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May 5, 2026

Force Multipliers in the Americas: Harnessing Security Force Assistance to Bolster Homeland Defense and U.S. Strategic Objectives in Latin America

In this report, the authors outline potential ways to harness the full potential of U.S. Department of War security force assistance activities in Latin America.

Irina A. Chindea, Elina Treyger, Tahina Montoya, Kiki Hunegs
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May 5, 2026

China's Science and Technology Strategy in Perspective: Historical Evolution, Political Drivers, and Global Implications

In this report, the authors analyze how China conceptualizes science and technology as part of the country's broader national strategy by drawing on a variety of government documents, literature, and international reports.

Shanshan Mei, Judith Huismans
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Apr 14, 2026

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

The authors assess how the U.S. Air Force develops and utilizes China-relevant expertise and identify systemic gaps that limit the service’s ability to build, sustain, and use the capabilities needed for long-term strategic competition with China.

Miriam Matthews, Cristina L. Garafola, Sean Robson, Benjamin J. Sacks, Rebecca Wusinich, Angela K. Clague, Devon Hill, Catherine Kish, Yoony Lee
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Mar 19, 2026

Consensus building research to identify the 'ideal' policy framework for early cancer care

Using expert consensus methods, we developed an evidence-based framework for early cancer care emphasising integrated policy, system strengthening, workforce capacity, data infrastructure, and ongoing evaluation for equitable, sustainable outcomes.

Fifi Olumogba, Callum Gunn, Manon Richard-Sheridan, Daniela Moye Holz
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Mar 10, 2026

Strategic Cooperation on AI: Core Functions

Strategic cooperation may be crucial for harnessing AI's benefits and addressing its risks. This report identifies core functions that such cooperation could serve and examines how existing international organizations implement them.

Brodi Kotila, Katherine H. Tucker, Samantha Cherney, Austin Wyatt
Research

Mar 10, 2026

Cost–benefit analysis for synthetic nucleic acid screening in the European Union

An EU cost–benefit analysis of synthetic DNA/RNA screening policies comparing voluntary, conditional and mandatory approaches. Covers biosecurity risk reduction, market impacts, research effects and regulatory design implications for EU policymakers.

Sana Zakaria, Gabriella Franchi, Matt Sharkey, Adam Urwick, Manpreet Bhangal, Richard Bruns
Research

Mar 9, 2026

Infinite Potential—Insights from the Cyber Surprise Scenario: Post-Series Scenario Report from a Sequence of Day After Artificial General Intelligence Exercises

This report summarizes the results of six runs of Day After AGI games using the Cyber Surprise scenario, where players confronted the sudden deployment of a powerful cyber-artificial intelligence capability by the People’s Republic of China and the implications for the United States.

Gregory Smith, George Hage, Chad Heitzenrater, Matt Chessen, Richard S. Girven
Research

Feb 23, 2026

Decisive Economic Advantage: Modeling the Transition from Temporary First-Mover Leads to Economic Dominance in Artificial General Intelligence

Artificial general intelligence may differ from past technologies in ways that would allow a leader to turn an early advantage into decisive economic advantage.

Tobias Sytsma
Research

Feb 18, 2026

Managing Systemic Supply Chain Risk to the U.S. Economy from Trade Concentration and Geopolitical Conflict: The Roles of Insurance and Other Hedging Strategies

Global trade delivers materials and manufactured goods through supply chains worldwide to fuel national economies. This report examines policy issues related to managing systemic supply chain risks from trade concentration and geopolitical conflict.

Bradley Martin, Henry H. Willis, Aaron Strong
Research

Feb 17, 2026

Russia in the High North: Russian Strategy and Escalation Risks in the High North After the Russia-Ukraine War

The enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has changed Russia’s perception of risk in the High North. RAND researchers analyzed escalation scenarios to understand Russia’s priorities and activity in the region after the war in Ukraine.

Michelle Grisé, Yuliya Shokh, Stephanie Pezard, Alexandra T. Evans, Joe Haberman, Miriam Pasternak Joergensen, Mark Cozad
Research

Feb 17, 2026

Export Controls on Artificial Intelligence and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems: Interagency Challenges

RAND researchers assessed how the United States might create an export control system that balances competition with China and secure proliferation of artificial intelligence and uncrewed aircraft systems.

Will Shumate, David Luckey, Timothy Marler, Monika Cooper, Christopher Scott Adams, Julia Arnold, Clay Strickland, Jacqueline Gardner Burns
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Jan 29, 2026

Improving Interoperability with Allies and Partners: Aircraft Maintenance and Base Operating Support

The U.S. Air Force must generate and sustain airpower from dispersed, partner-owned locations. This brief discusses interoperability not as an end state but as a spectrum of cooperation that is tailored to requirements, standards, and capabilities.

Patrick Mills, John G. Drew, Rachel Costello, Shawn Cochran, Beth Grill, Marta Kepe, Brandon Krueger

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Force Multipliers in the Americas: Harnessing Security Force Assistance to Bolster Homeland Defense and U.S. Strategic Objectives in Latin America

China's Science and Technology Strategy in Perspective: Historical Evolution, Political Drivers, and Global Implications

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

Consensus building research to identify the 'ideal' policy framework for early cancer care

Strategic Cooperation on AI: Core Functions

Cost–benefit analysis for synthetic nucleic acid screening in the European Union

Infinite Potential—Insights from the Cyber Surprise Scenario: Post-Series Scenario Report from a Sequence of Day After Artificial General Intelligence Exercises

Decisive Economic Advantage: Modeling the Transition from Temporary First-Mover Leads to Economic Dominance in Artificial General Intelligence

Managing Systemic Supply Chain Risk to the U.S. Economy from Trade Concentration and Geopolitical Conflict: The Roles of Insurance and Other Hedging Strategies

Russia in the High North: Russian Strategy and Escalation Risks in the High North After the Russia-Ukraine War

Export Controls on Artificial Intelligence and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems: Interagency Challenges

Improving Interoperability with Allies and Partners: Aircraft Maintenance and Base Operating Support

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Force Multipliers in the Americas: Harnessing Security Force Assistance to Bolster Homeland Defense and U.S. Strategic Objectives in Latin America

China's Science and Technology Strategy in Perspective: Historical Evolution, Political Drivers, and Global Implications

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

Consensus building research to identify the 'ideal' policy framework for early cancer care

Strategic Cooperation on AI: Core Functions

Cost–benefit analysis for synthetic nucleic acid screening in the European Union

Infinite Potential—Insights from the Cyber Surprise Scenario: Post-Series Scenario Report from a Sequence of Day After Artificial General Intelligence Exercises

Decisive Economic Advantage: Modeling the Transition from Temporary First-Mover Leads to Economic Dominance in Artificial General Intelligence

Managing Systemic Supply Chain Risk to the U.S. Economy from Trade Concentration and Geopolitical Conflict: The Roles of Insurance and Other Hedging Strategies

Russia in the High North: Russian Strategy and Escalation Risks in the High North After the Russia-Ukraine War

Export Controls on Artificial Intelligence and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems: Interagency Challenges

Improving Interoperability with Allies and Partners: Aircraft Maintenance and Base Operating Support

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