Apr 2, 2026

How to Avoid an Accidental Nuclear War with North Korea

Kim will not engage in discussions designed to take away nuclear capabilities that he believes ensure his country's survival. Shifting the diplomatic focus to political and economic measures, as well as steps to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear war, might get him back to the negotiating table.

Mar 31, 2026

Research Security in Science and Technology

This paper describes research security and provides a framework to aid researchers, research institutions, and research funders in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with global scientific collaborations.

Mar 30, 2026

Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance

The alliance between the United States and Japan is the cornerstone of U.S. presence in Asia, bringing together the world's largest and third largest economies. A series of events explores issues of crucial importance to the alliance.

Mar 30, 2026

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

The 12th annual RAND-hosted U.S.-Japan Alliance Series at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles explored the current state and future of the alliance and featured keynote speaker Shotaro Yachi, Japan’s first national security advisor, and expert panelists.

Mar 27, 2026

Implications of Chinese Influence Operations for South Korea and the US-ROK Alliance

Considering Chinese influence operations and their impacts on South Korean security and society.

Mar 26, 2026

Open Models, Soft Power, and the Spectrum of U.S.-China Artificial Intelligence Competition

The authors analyze the United States' and China's respective artificial intelligence (AI) action plans, how AI companies in both countries approach open-source AI models, and the implications for U.S. soft power.

Mar 21, 2026

Japan Should Help Sink China's Invasion Fleet

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan might constitute a threat to Japan's survival. It was not a war pledge. But a Japanese commitment regarding Taiwan should be welcomed by Washington.

Mar 18, 2026

Proposing New Metrics for Economic Security Policy: A Worker Return-on-Investment Scorecard

This paper offers a new way to study how tools of economic statecraft — such as sanctions and export controls — affect U.S. workers. The proposed scorecard would help policymakers ensure that workers are not sidelined in economic security decisions.

Mar 14, 2026

Gaza's Reconstruction Must Begin with Its Youth

The loss of safety, opportunity, and a sense of normalcy have shaped how young Palestinians regulate emotions and think about the future. Anxiety, depression, and despair are widespread. Left unaddressed, this latent damage will outlast any ceasefire or physical reconstruction.

Mar 12, 2026

Matan Chorev Appointed Vice President and Director of RAND's Global and Emerging Risks Division

National security and foreign policy expert Matan Chorev has been appointed vice president and director of RAND Global and Emerging Risks (GER). He joined RAND in March 2025 as a senior policy researcher and deputy director of GER.

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.

Mar 10, 2026

War in Iran: Q&A with RAND Experts

The U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran have sent shockwaves across the region and beyond. RAND experts discuss the dynamics within Iran, regional and global implications, the prospects for diplomacy, and more.