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The Calls for More Progress on Space Governance Are Growing Louder

Existing space treaties won’t be enough to keep satellites safe, prevent crowding and collisions, and preserve the promise of outer space.

Jan 15, 2023 · 6 min read · 102 claps #space #international-relations #satellite-technology

The Calls for More Progress on Space Governance Are Growing Louder

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Can China Stop Its Demographic Slide? Can the United States?

U.S. fertility rates are well above those in China but they’ve been falling for decades.

Apr 23, 2026 · 4 min read · 79 claps #china #demographics #aging

Can China Stop Its Demographic Slide? Can the United States?

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Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Q&A with Scott Savitz

Mines have helped paralyze shipping traffic in one of the world’s most important waterways.

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read · 61 claps #iran #strait-of-hormuz #military-strategy

Clearing Mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Q&A with Scott Savitz

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The Uncertainty in the Aftermath of the U.S. Bombing in Iran

The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites aimed to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but Iran’s strategic goals remain unchanged.

Jun 26, 2025 · 4 min read · 51 claps #iran-strikes #iran #united-states

The Uncertainty in the Aftermath of the U.S. Bombing in Iran

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The Innovation System as a Disruptive Battlespace

An unexamined consequence of creating highly structured systems is the inability to control who is reading them and acting upon them.

Mar 24, 2026 · 4 min read · 42 claps #australia #emerging-technology #science-policy

The Innovation System as a Disruptive Battlespace

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Embracing ‘Cuspness’: Australian Strategy in an Emerging World Order

By integrating cusp dynamics into its middle-power role, Australia can position itself as a knowledgeable and influential regional actor.

Mar 18, 2026 · 8 min read · 27 claps #australia #australian-politics #international-diplomacy

Embracing ‘Cuspness’: Australian Strategy in an Emerging World Order

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Could Deep Sea Mining Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals?

China is already pushing hard to sign processing deals, before their mining equipment even hits the water.

Apr 15, 2026 · 4 min read · 6 claps #earth-science #critical-minerals #seabed-mining

Could Deep Sea Mining Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals?

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Making Housing Affordable: Q&A with Jason Ward

The director of the RAND Housing Center discusses why housing has become so unaffordable and ways to address the housing crisis.

Apr 01, 2026 · 4 min read · 2 claps #housing #california #affordable-housing

Making Housing Affordable: Q&A with Jason Ward

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Will We Know if AI Takes Over? Q&A with Benjamin Boudreaux

How could AI erode human agency over time and what can humans do to stay in control?

Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min read · 2 claps #artificial-intelligence #ai #emerging-technology

Will We Know if AI Takes Over? Q&A with Benjamin Boudreaux

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The Boy Who Played the Harp: An Opinion

It’s been ten days since Dave dropped his third album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, and it hasn’t left my playlist since.

Nov 02, 2025 · 4 min read · 2 claps #santan-dave #uk-rap

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Armenia’s Specters of Peace and War

Pivotal parliamentary elections are coming in June, and Armenia’s young democracy faces a stirring test.

May 07, 2026 · 6 min read · 1 claps #armenia #democracy #azerbaijan

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The RAND School Is Rethinking Higher Ed: Q&A with Nancy Staudt

She’s leading the RAND School of Public Policy while higher education is being pushed to evolve in a world defined by constant change.

Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read · 1 claps #graduate-school #public-policy #public-policy-research

The RAND School Is Rethinking Higher Ed: Q&A with Nancy Staudt

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Should the UK Bring Back National Service? Considerations and Lessons from International Research

Without of fully fledged national service, the United Kingdom should consider alternative avenues for strengthening societal resilience.

Aug 14, 2024 · 6 min read · 0 claps #national-service #united-kingdom #emergency-preparedness

Should the UK Bring Back National Service? Considerations and Lessons from International Research

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Innovative Finance in Public Health: Promise, Pitfalls, and Priorities

As governments look for ways to navigate economic uncertainty while meeting rising public health needs, innovative finance offers promise.

Jul 03, 2025 · 5 min read · 0 claps #public-health #health-finance #healthcare-finance

Innovative Finance in Public Health: Promise, Pitfalls, and Priorities

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Making Health Insurance More Affordable: Q&A with Christine Eibner

She explains how many Americans have health insurance, ways to cut costs, and the trade-offs involved.

Jul 13, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #health-insurance #medicaid #healthcare-access

Making Health Insurance More Affordable: Q&A with Christine Eibner

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Psychedelics, Policy, and Public Opinion: Q&A with Beau Kilmer

We help decisionmakers think through all the different policy options and to understand the potential trade-offs.

Apr 29, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #psychedelics #psilocybin #drug-policy

Psychedelics, Policy, and Public Opinion: Q&A with Beau Kilmer

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Trump Retirement Accounts: Costs and Savings

A government-sponsored retirement plan could help workers and also reduce the federal deficit in the long run.

Mar 27, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #retirement #federal-government #united-states