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Addressing Evolving Security Challenges in Latin America
The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy elevates Latin America as a region of serious concern. How could the DOW's security force assistance activities there be expanded to bolster homeland defense and advance U.S. interests in the region?
May 5, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Addressing Evolving Security Challenges in Latin America

The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy elevates Latin America as a region of serious concern. How could the DOW's security force assistance activities there be expanded to bolster homeland defense and advance U.S. interests in the region?
Research

May 5, 2026

China's Science and Technology Strategy

From imperial hydraulic and astronomical systems to Xi Jinping's drive for technological self-reliance, China's governments have treated scientific capability not simply as an engine of growth, but as a pillar of political order, social stability, and national strength.
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Apr 28, 2026

Evaluating Large Language Models' Abilities to Process and Understand Technical Policy Reports

The authors detail their development of a specialized benchmark for evaluating large language models' abilities to process and understand technical policy reports, thus addressing a gap in existing domain-specific evaluation.
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Apr 28, 2026

The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal: Impacts and Adverse Effects

The authors discuss the history of the Survivor Benefit Plan, the unintentional consequences of its repeal, and other federal survivor benefit programs, and they recommend actions to ensure impartial treatment of beneficiaries.
Commentary

Apr 27, 2026

Armenia's Specters of Peace and War

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.
Expert Insights

Apr 24, 2026

Realizing the Promise of the Drone Revolution: Crosscutting Insights from RAND Research for the U.S. Department of War's Drone Dominance Efforts and Beyond

This paper highlights key technological and other trends driving the drone revolution in the military and civilian sectors. The authors outline obstacles and next steps that the U.S. Department of War can take to leverage these developments.
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Apr 23, 2026

China Plans for 'Total War': Developing the Capacity to Defeat the 'Strong Enemy' of the United States

This report examines the CCP's "total war" national security concept, which integrates civilian and military capabilities to counter the United States.
Research

Apr 21, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project

The Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project is helping hire, pay, and manage employees more flexibly than the standard system, but there are areas for improvement.
Expert Insights

Apr 16, 2026

AI and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk

AI could reshape the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risk landscape. Developing a research roadmap may help mitigate emerging threats while leveraging AI’s potential to strengthen security.
Expert Insights

Mar 31, 2026

Protecting Security in Science and Technology Research

Research security is critical to scientific progress and international collaboration while mitigating risks to national security, economic competitiveness, and standards. Robust governance mechanisms can prevent exploitation while maintaining the openness essential to scientific advancement.
Research

Mar 31, 2026

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program: Progress in 2024–2025

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program serves young people ages 16 to 18 who risk not completing a high school credential. This report, the tenth in a series of annual updates, covers the program and the participants who entered during 2024.
Video

Mar 30, 2026

The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Today and Beyond

Experts gathered in February 2026 to explore the current state and future of the U.S.-Japan alliance following the "new golden age" declaration by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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