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Apr 27, 2026
Pivotal parliamentary elections are coming in June, and Armenia's young democracy faces a stirring test between the ghosts of its history and a hopeful bet on a stable future.
Michael Cecire
Beau Kilmer oversees RAND's research on psychedelic use and policy which informs conversations on the topic and helps decisionmakers think through all the different policy options and to understand the potential trade-offs.
Beau Kilmer
Apr 20, 2026
Military ground robotics are rapidly transforming battlefield tasks. But for the immediate future, robots are more likely to support the fight, rather than lead it.
Jacob Parakilas
Apr 19, 2026
A prolonged Israeli presence in Lebanon will generate friction, cost lives, and feed the very narrative of resistance that Hezbollah exploits. This moment offers a rare chance to target a militia without making war on the Lebanese people or state.
Shira Efron
Apr 15, 2026
A simulation of a blockade of the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and the recent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz underscored that diversifying energy supply routes, maritime logistics, and data systems is no longer optional for Korea—it is a strategic necessity.
Miyeon Oh
Apr 4, 2026
Trump's Iran war is not the catastrophe that some make it out to be, nor is the United States stuck in a quagmire. The war has already succeeded in setting the Iranian threat back, and the United States retains multiple pathways forward.
Raphael S. Cohen
Apr 2, 2026
Kim will not engage in discussions designed to take away nuclear capabilities that he believes ensure his country's survival. Shifting the diplomatic focus to political and economic measures, as well as steps to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear war, might get him back to the negotiating table.
John V. Parachini
Mar 25, 2026
Jason Ward directs the RAND Housing Center. He discusses findings from his recent research, why housing has become so unaffordable, and ways to address the housing crisis.
Jason M. Ward
Mar 21, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan might constitute a threat to Japan's survival. It was not a war pledge. But a Japanese commitment regarding Taiwan should be welcomed by Washington.
Jeffrey W. Hornung, Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
Mar 19, 2026
Tehran's “escalate to de-escalate” strategy could backfire. By bombarding both friends and foes in the region, Iran may end up poorer, weaker, and more isolated than ever.
Mar 14, 2026
The loss of safety, opportunity, and a sense of normalcy have shaped how young Palestinians regulate emotions and think about the future. Anxiety, depression, and despair are widespread. Left unaddressed, this latent damage will outlast any ceasefire or physical reconstruction.
Rita T. Karam, Peter Glick
Mar 10, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran have sent shockwaves across the region and beyond. RAND experts discuss the dynamics within Iran, regional and global implications, the prospects for diplomacy, and more.
Heather J. Williams, Michelle Grisé, Karen M. Sudkamp, Kyle A. Kilian, Marzia Giambertoni, Shira Efron, Raphael S. Cohen, Howard J. Shatz, Julia Masterson
