RAND Congressional Briefing Series

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Making Sense of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran: A Good Deal or a Bad Deal? Jan 22, 2014

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In this January 2014 Congressional Briefing, a panel of experts discusses the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 that have resulted in a first-step agreement of a possible comprehensive deal on the Iranian nuclear program.

The Future of Mobility: Transportation 2030 Dec 03, 2013

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In this December 2013 Congressional Briefing, Johanna Zmud and Peter Phleps illustrate two distinct scenarios for the future of mobility 17 years from now and how choices that policymakers make today will affect the future of mobility in America.

Preparing for North Korean Regime Collapse Oct 16, 2013

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Bruce Bennett discusses the possible consequences of a North Korean government collapse, including civil war in the north, a humanitarian crisis, and the potential use and proliferation of the nation's chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Egypt and the Question of U.S. Assistance Jul 25, 2013

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In this July 2013 Congressional Briefing, Jeffrey Martini, Middle East analyst for the RAND Corporation, moderates a panel of experts to discuss what role U.S. assistance should play in the future of Egypt.

Mapping Egyptian Politics: Where Is Egypt Heading and What Does That Mean for the United States? Mar 22, 2013

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Jeffrey Martini discusses data from Egyptian elections in the post-Mubarak era. After his presentation, he is joined for a panel discussion by Michele Dunn from the Atlantic Council and Samer S. Shehata from Georgetown University.

Adapting to Climate Change on the Coast: Lessons from Louisiana for Federal Policy Jan 23, 2013

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In this January 2013 Congressional Briefing, Jordan Fischbach discusses how RAND helped Louisiana develop its 2012 Coastal Master Plan and key lessons that can make other communities more resilient in the face of natural disasters.

Skin in the Game: How Consumer-Directed Health Plans Can Affect the Cost and Use of Health Care Dec 10, 2012

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In this December 2012 Congressional Briefing, Amelia Haviland presents the results of several RAND studies on cost and quality in consumer-directed health plans, and explores how switching plans affects the quality of care.

What Are the Prospects for Democratization in the Arab World? Oct 10, 2012

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In this October 2012 Congressional Briefing, Laurel Miller and Jeffrey Martini discuss the challenges to democratization that Arab countries are likely to face in coming years and how the international community can help overcome such challenges.

Marijuana Legalization: What We Know and What We Don't Jul 17, 2012

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In this July 2012 Congressional Briefing, researchers from the RAND Drug Policy Research Center discuss marijuana legalization, how it differs from decriminalization, its possible consequences, and federal response to state initiatives.

Prisoner Reentry and Public Health: Is Your State Ready? Jun 21, 2012

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Lois Davis discusses the health care needs of prisoners who reenter the general population and the roles that health care providers, other social services, and family members play in successful reentry.

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