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 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 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.

Mar 9, 2026

Infinite Potential—Insights from the Cyber Surprise Scenario: Post-Series Scenario Report from a Sequence of Day After Artificial General Intelligence Exercises

This report summarizes the results of six runs of Day After AGI games using the Cyber Surprise scenario, where players confronted the sudden deployment of a powerful cyber-artificial intelligence capability by the People’s Republic of China and the implications for the United States.

Mar 3, 2026

Who—or What—Will Replace Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei?

Unlike the managed transition that followed the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, this succession will take place amid acute domestic unrest, economic crisis, and unprecedented external military pressure. What follows now will have far-reaching consequences.

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 12, 2026

Why Korea's Nuclear-Powered Submarine Matters to U.S. Strategy

A nuclear-powered submarine would not just be a Korean capability upgrade. In an era of intensifying undersea competition and growing demands on U.S. forces, this is a strategic opportunity for the alliance, as well as for security in the Indo-Pacific.

Jan 29, 2026

Improving Interoperability with Allies and Partners: Aircraft Maintenance and Base Operating Support

The U.S. Air Force must generate and sustain airpower from dispersed, partner-owned locations. This brief discusses interoperability not as an end state but as a spectrum of cooperation that is tailored to requirements, standards, and capabilities.

Jan 21, 2026

Small State, Digital Giant: Lessons from Estonian investment in digital capabilities for defence

This case study, one of four, examines Estonia’s approach to digital capabilities. It identifies lessons that can be drawn from Estonia’s experience and approach.

Jan 21, 2026

Enabling NATO Digital Capabilities: Lessons from Finnish investment in digital capabilities for defence

This case study, one of four, examines Finland’s approach to digital capabilities. It identifies lessons that can be drawn from Finland’s experience and approach.

Jan 21, 2026

Poland's Digital Defence Landscape: Lessons from Polish investment in digital capabilities for defence

This case study, one of four, examines Poland’s approach to digital capabilities. It identifies lessons that can be drawn from Poland’s experience and approach.