Mar 25, 2026

Conducting addictions research in the criminal justice system

RAND Europe is exploring how research on innovative substance use treatments and recovery technologies across the UK is conducted in criminal justice settings.

Mar 23, 2026

Population projections of the UK Armed Forces community

RAND Europe produced the first detailed forecasts of the size and demographics of the UK Armed Forces community to 2045.

Mar 18, 2026

Valuing Forces Families Overseas

RAND Europe is studying how UK military families experience the overseas postings cycle.

Mar 11, 2026

Neglected Burden of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Workplace Productivity Loss in the USA and UK

This study estimates the prevalence and workplace productivity burden of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in the UK and USA, using self-reported breathing pauses and excessive daytime sleepiness as a proxy.

Mar 11, 2026

Helping mental health services safeguard people from radicalisation

RAND Europe is updating the guidance for mental health services on how they should exercise their duties to safeguard people from the risk of radicalisation.

Mar 6, 2026

Unlocking the Power of Physical Activity Could Help to Realise the NHS 10-Year Plan

The physical activity sector—practitioners, researchers, and educators—has a key role to play in delivering the NHS 10-year plan to create a society that is truly fit for the future.

Mar 5, 2026

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—ready to influence when necessary and to assertively oppose unwanted changes.

Mar 2, 2026

How Russia Is Intercepting Communications from European Satellites

Russia has been secretly stalking European spacecraft since its invasion of Ukraine in 2014. What can Europe do about it?

Feb 20, 2026

The War Is Coming Home to Russia

Western sanctions are biting harder into the fragile Russian economy. And there is growing evidence of the war's negative, long-term impacts on Russian society, from rising crime and corruption to worsening political repression.

Feb 19, 2026

Europe’s Next War: The Rising Risk of NATO-Russia Conflict

As Russia’s war grinds on, NATO unity and European security hang in the balance. A cease-fire may bring renewed confrontation, making it vital to redefine ties with Moscow to avert another major conflict.

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Grok Isn't a Glitch—It Is a Regulatory Reckoning

From a regulatory perspective, the question is not whether harmful outputs are entirely predictable, but whether platforms have taken reasonable steps to anticipate how conversational design, persistence, and personalisation may increase exposure to misleading or extremist narratives.