"The most demanding work begins now." Writing in @foreignaffairs.com, RAND's Shira Efron outlines what's needed after the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/after-guns-fall-silent-gaza

Can humans build defenses that could constrain even a future superintelligent AI? Our new @rand.org paper argues yes—by leveraging fundamental scientific limits and proven security engineering principles. 👉 www.rand.org/pubs/perspec... (1/3)

"Reality has demolished nearly every promise" that Netanyahu's government made about the war in Gaza, says RAND's Shira Efron. https://nyti.ms/4q9Rmz4

"Putin might control everything now, but vertical logic means that no one can be sure of anything in the moment he dies."

What happens when advanced AI collides with highly capable robots? This new paper explores: https://bit.ly/4nLRhQL

The number of people initiating and continuing medication treatment for opioid use disorder declined in the six months after Medicaid unwinding began. New study: https://bit.ly/42vlomV

Seabed mining could offer a way to develop an alternative supply chain for critical minerals that isn't dominated by China. What policy actions could help bolster the development of domestic processing capacity? https://bit.ly/4qcT03g

New findings show that AI use among students and teachers in public schools has increased, but school and district policies on AI lag behind. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4mLkx8Q

Vladimir Putin, now 73, is Russia's longest-serving ruler since Stalin. RAND Europe experts say it's essential for the West to consider who might eventually succeed him.

2/ My colleagues Vegard Nygaard, Akshaya Suresh and I examined the last 80 years of federal debt, including how the US: 🔹reduced the debt burden from WWII over 30 years 🔹piled on debt over the next 50 years 🔹can reduce this burden over the next 30 years www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

1/ In September, the federal debt hit $30 trillion. That's over 100% of GDP—higher than at any point since WWII. How did we get here? And what might help the U.S. reduce the debt burden to a manageable level? Our new @rand.org report explores…🧵

📲 Should cell phones be banned in schools? We asked K–12 students and principals about policies that restrict cell phones during the school day. Here's what they said…🧵 bit.ly/4o3IgC9

"There is little indication that seabed mining will solve the primary chokepoint in the mineral value chain: China's dominance in midstream processing." https://bit.ly/3IRP9Yu

More than half of students and teachers used AI in 2025, but training on how to use AI in schools is scarce. New report: https://bit.ly/3KBcw96

📲 Should cell phones be banned in schools? We asked K–12 students and principals about policies that restrict cell phones during the school day. Here's what they said…🧵 bit.ly/4o3IgC9

Two years after the October 7 attacks by Hamas and the start of the war in Gaza, the Middle East stands at a crossroads. New Q&A with RAND's Shira Efron: https://bit.ly/4pZ5RWK

"With America's AI leadership at stake, stakeholders in government and industry could expect the AI energy race to be one of the immediate battles to fight."

A program to reduce the price of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries has improved diabetes care and decreased costs for the federal government.

In a new episode of Policy Minded, RAND experts break down the Taiwan public's role in preparing for and defending against aggression by China. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4mOWEgL

How can leaders navigate opportunities and challenges as AI is rapidly adopted across key sectors of the economy? Our new series explores: https://bit.ly/3W7Ye2c

About 1 in 7 young people in America (18 to 24 y/o) are *disconnected* — meaning they are not working, in school, or in training. That group of more than 4 million youth is unlikely to be on a path toward economic prosperity. Take a look...🧵 bit.ly/4o5Zejz

How can the U.S. keep up with the energy demands associated with AI? For now, focus on maximizing the use of existing power grid capacity, say RAND's Ismael Arciniegas Rueda and Robin Wang.

A three-year effort to reduce the cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries has achieved its primary goals, lowering out-of-pocket costs for the medication and increasing enrollees' regular use of insulin. New findings:

The rapid adoption of AI has created a real-time social experiment—and America's public schools are no exception. Our new findings show that AI use among students and teachers has increased dramatically, but guidance lags behind. 🧵

This new report outlines best practices for ceasefires and explores the role technology could play in establishing and maintaining a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. https://bit.ly/4297SW1

RAND experts explore what China's declining fertility rate could mean for its long-term national security. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4mwSr0Q

Melanie Zaber studies everything from the rise of AI to apprenticeship programs in rural Appalachia. Her goal: to help more Americans find meaningful work and a path to the middle class. New Q&A: https://bit.ly/4nPzUyb

How could the race to AGI shape international security and stability? To explore this important question, RAND and Perry World House commissioned a wide-ranging series of papers by experts in AI, international relations, and national security. https://bit.ly/4nssX6q

Because of population change, China faces a steep labor force contraction—a 28% decrease by 2050 from the labor force’s peak population in 2015. What might these demographic trends mean for China’s future? New research: https://bit.ly/3KBzj4A

"The opportunity exists now to set standards for AI-enabled governance, but it requires proactive steps in policy development, funding, procurement, workforce development, and safeguards."

New report: Guidelines for designing a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. https://bit.ly/47YS9MP

New research: Over-the-counter sales of the overdose reversal medication naloxone declined after an initial surge. https://bit.ly/3KouXh4

As threats from China intensify, some worry that Taiwan lacks a strong "will to fight." But RAND's Raymond Kuo and Catherine Kish argue that Taiwan's real problem is political polarization.

Administrative efficiency. Research synthesis. Predictive modeling. RAND's Joie Acosta and Sara Hughes explain how state and local governments are already taking advantage of AI, and what can be done to scale up adoption.

Forecasting geopolitical events weeks or months in advance can help institutions anticipate—or even change—the future. Anthony Vassalo, co-director of the RAND Forecasting Initiative, explains the role AI now plays in forecasting efforts.

What happened when naloxone—the overdose reversal medication—was made available to the public without a prescription? New RAND study examines sales data: https://bit.ly/4mpboTo

In an era of increasing economic warfare, China has been particularly successful in deterring economic coercion. In a new paper, RAND Europe researchers break down Beijing's strategy: https://bit.ly/3VeKkeo

"Although it has a long way to go, Taiwan is making enormous strides in preparing its government, society, and military to face China’s multidimensional challenges."

Researchers and expert clinicians developed a list of questions that chatbots might recognize to be coming from someone considering suicide. How did ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini answer? New study: https://bit.ly/3JCMx0E

"The right investments in people, process, and technology could result in proliferated and advanced AI ultimately benefiting cyber defense," says RAND's Chad Heitzenrater. "But only if action is taken to do so." https://bit.ly/4fVWcvo

"Americans overwhelmingly reject political violence by a ratio of millions to one," RAND's John Hollywood writes. "Remaining vigilant, supporting one another, and refusing to succumb to online rage and despair can ensure that acts of violence do not define America's future." https://bit.ly/4206l4l

"India's ties with China should emphasize economic cooperation and resolution of border disputes, not geopolitics. A strategic alignment with Beijing offers little leverage against Washington and provides no durable foundation for India's long-term interests." https://bit.ly/3IfnOz3

"Deciding on the highest-order values and the appropriate training data now could influence AIs of the future." RAND's Patrick Roberts explores implementation hurdles and governance questions associated with AI-enhanced disaster management. ⬇️

New paper discusses our analysis of U.S. military cyberspace force readiness: https://bit.ly/4gjHGh1

A new episode of the Policy Minded podcast explores 5️⃣ security risks that could emerge if artificial general intelligence is realized: https://bit.ly/46deMMa

Recent RAND research highlighted the complex nature of cyberspace force readiness. This new paper covers our findings: https://bit.ly/4maeSce

What makes China successful at deterring economic coercion? New paper: https://bit.ly/3ImNvOf

How might the U.S. Air Force enhance its lethality? New paper explores workforce segmentation as a tool for funding realignment: https://bit.ly/3Ila2uN

We are deeply saddened to share that Natalie Crawford, a RAND analyst and leading authority on U.S. air and space power, has died. She was 86 and had worked at RAND for more than 60 years. https://bit.ly/46139rC

Great principals make schools better. So, how do districts approach recruitment, training, and retention of school leaders? Our new research explores. https://bit.ly/46c9uze