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Behavioral scientists from the RAND Corporation held a virtual discussion on their research of veterans' support for extremist groups and beliefs. Some key findings were that veterans in…

Representative Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) moderated a RAND Corporation discussion on U.S. biodefense and national security. The panel of public health professionals and researchers discussed…

The RAND Corporation hosted a discussion on the fentanyl and synthetic opioid epidemic. Drug policy experts discussed the trends in fatal overdoses in the U.S. and the challenges…

A RAND researcher spoke with congressional staffers about countering Russian social media influence. Topics included ways to identify disinformation, engaging social media companies, and a…

The RAND Corporation held a discussion on U.S.-Russia relations, sanctions against Russia, the developing relationship between Russia and China, and the arms market.

RAND Corporation defense analysts talked about their report on Russia’s military strategy. Topics included Russia’s military relationship with India and China, recruitment statistics, and…

Lillian Ablon talked about the world of black markets and cybercriminals. She spoke their components and players, the growth and increasing sophistication of cybercriminal activities,…

International entrepreneurs talked about emerging world markets. Topics included the effects of extremism on Middle East markets, oil prices, energy issues, water resources, corruption, and immigration. “The…

Panelists talked about governance and leadership. They focused on American government, including partisanship, campaign finance, the politicization of government agencies, and low voter turnout. The program…

Middle East experts talked about the history of Middle East conflict. Among the topics they discussed were the ISIL* threat to the U.S., U.S. policy in the Middle East, and Westerners' reasons for joining ISIL.…

William Easterly talked about his book, The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators, and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor, in which he argues that the United Nations and other…

An FBI special agent, ACLU attorney, and a former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan talked about the balancing individual privacy with national security issues. Topics included former National…

Middle East experts analyzed the upcoming parliamentary elections in Egypt, scheduled for April 22, 2013. They considered the policy implications for the U.S. of continued ballot victories…

Panelists talked about Hollywood’s portrayal of politics and policymaking in movies and television shows. Featured panelists included Howard Gordon the Creator and Executive Producer of the show…

Foreign policy experts spoke about strategic options and U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Among the issues they addressed were military disengagement, regional security and political stability,…

Panelists spoke about spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterterrorism strategy. Among the issues they addressed were the degree to which the U.S. should consider Afghanistan a…

Panelists spoke about spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterinsurgency strategy. Among the topics they addressed were military troop levels needed to support a counterinsurgency…

Senator Carl Levin delivered an address on his views on the right course in Afghanistan, and called on policy-makers and the media to support President Obama taking the time to fully…

Zbigniew Brzezinski spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterinsurgency strategy. In his remarks he stressed the need to facilitate a political environment that respected…

Neeraj Sood delivered remarks on the relationship between growing health care costs and the economic performance of U.S. industries. He spoke about a recent report which found that during…