Nov 20, 2024 · RAND conducts a broad array of national security research for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied ministries of defense. Our federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) explore threat assessment, military acquisition, technology, recruitment and personnel management, counterinsurgency, intelligence, and readiness. …

Jan 30, 2025 · National security resources for congressional staff and policymakers include research, publications, testimonies, and briefs relevant to public policy and legislative activity.

Mar 8, 2024 · Jason Matheny is one of the nation's leading experts on the interplay between technology and national security. In the Biden White House, he held three positions simultaneously: deputy assistant to the president for national security, National Security Council coordinator for technology, and deputy director of the Office of Science and Technology.

national security is operationalised in many modern states. As part of this framework we propose a concept of ‘risk vectors’ avenues through whic– h national security risks to critical infrastructure, sectors and processes can be manifested. Finally, we explore the proposed framework from an …

Aug 14, 2024 · The discourse surrounding the national security implications of the app overlooks a critical threat—an unprecedented corpus of videos ideal for training advanced deepfake-generating AI systems. In the face of lukewarm public opinion about the ban and the inevitable legal action, it is essential that U.S. lawmakers understand and emphasize ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Addressing the National Security Risks of Bulk Data in the Age of AI There is an urgent need for a more nuanced and empirically grounded approach to data regulation, one that recognizes how seemingly innocuous data points can, when amassed in large quantities, pose substantial risks to national security.

Feb 6, 2025 · The RAND National Security Research Division (NSRD) conducts research and analysis for the U.S. government, U.S. allies, and private foundations. The division operates the National Defense Research Institute (NDRI), a federally funded research and …

The RAND National Security Research Division hosted a moderated panel discussion to examine the key role technical talent will play in DoD’s digital transformation, the factors behind the department’s current shortage of technical talent, and the steps DoD can take to address recruiting and retention barriers.

The end of the Cold War has shifted attention from military threats to other things that might negatively affect the people of the United States. High on the list of concerns is national economic security--the ability to protect or to advance economic interests in the face of circumstances that may threaten or block these interests.

Oct 17, 2024 · Researchers collaborate across disciplines at RAND to evaluate terrorist, military, nuclear, cyber, and other threats to U.S. national security—identifying emerging threats, scrutinizing known risks, and evaluating potential strategic and tactical responses. Recent studies have included examinations of ISIS, Iran's nuclear capabilities, and insider threats.