Justice Policy: Resources for Congressional Policymakers

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Apr 30, 2025

Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

Researchers propose how the National Disaster and Emergency Management University could develop a research office. They identified decision points, options, and considerations for the process of developing this office and ensuring positive impact.

Jessica Jensen, Leah Dion, Katie Wilson, Eileen Young, Rachel Steratore
Research

Apr 29, 2025

The Quantum Age and Its Impacts on the Civil Justice System

The authors evaluate the future impacts of quantum computing for insurers, law firms, courts, and regulatory agencies in the civil justice system with regard to potential implications for cryptography, liability and insurance, and privacy.

James Dimarogonas, Michelle Grisé, Maya Buenaventura, Erik Silfversten, Andrew J. Lohn, James M. Anderson, Bethany Saunders-Medina
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Apr 28, 2025

What Are the Potential Impacts of Seabed Mining?

The authors discuss China's domination of the critical mineral supply chain, the potential benefits and economic viability of seabed mining for critical minerals, and the need for the United States to incorporate seabed mining into its planning.

Tom LaTourrette, Fabian Villalobos, Elisa Yoshiara, Zohan Hasan Tariq
Research

Apr 28, 2025

Preparing the U.S. Coast Guard for Future Gray-Zone Competition: Project Evergreen Analysis

This report presents key aspects of how the U.S. Coast Guard can contribute to national strategic priorities by enforcing the rules-based order and deterring aggressive behavior in the maritime domain to reduce ambiguity in the gray zone by the 2040s.

Eric Cooper, Scott Savitz, Aaron C. Davenport, Peggy Wilcox, Emily Hoch, Camille Reeves, Phoebe Felicia Pham, Annette Prieto, Susan A. Resetar, Sara Stullken, Dulani Woods, Emily Yoder, Michelle D. Ziegler, Melissa Bauman
Research

Apr 23, 2025

Benchmarking the Transportation Security Administration’s Covert Index Testing Program

The Transportation Security Administration conducts covert testing programs, such as Index testing, to ensure security effectiveness. A RAND research team benchmarked this program against analogues and recommends steps for implementing standards.

Joseph C. Chang, Michael W. Robbins, Vanya Barrer, Nikolay Maslov
Research

Apr 16, 2025

Central Bank Digital Currency Design Choices and Effect on Law Enforcement

The design of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) highlights potential impacts on law enforcement. This report identifies key design choices and law enforcement techniques that may need to evolve if a U.S. CBDC is launched.

Jim Mignano, Daniel Egel, Phoebe Rose Levine, Daniel Cunningham, Brian A. Jackson, John S. Hollywood, Lucy L. Thomson, Dulani Woods
Research

Apr 16, 2025

Differences in Cost of Living and Military Pay Growth for Army Personnel

The authors explore the extent to which military compensation growth has kept up with cost-of-living changes over time, across geographic areas, and across subgroups of soldiers, using data from 2018 to 2022.

Beth J. Asch, Jessie Wang
Research

Apr 15, 2025

Addressing Toxic Stress and Health Care Access in California Farmworker Communities: ACCESS Pilot Project Evaluation

The authors present evaluation findings from farmworker leader training, including knowledge of toxic stress and health care access. They also present findings from a farmworker health survey, revealing barriers to care for the population.

Ingrid Estrada-Darley, Alejandro Roa Contreras, Cristina Alvarez, Cristina Glave, Yoselín Mayoral, Elena Josway, Elvira Herrera, Yunuen Ibarra, Leslie Pech, Karen Lizarraga, Brandon Toji, Suguet López, Peter Mendel, Nicole K. Eberhart
Research Summary

Apr 15, 2025

Integrating Commercial Space Services into the DoD Architecture: Understanding Operational and Policy Implications

This summary describes highlights from a congressionally directed study exploring implications from the use of commercial space services by the U.S. Department of Defense on space operations and the overall policy environment.

Yool Kim, George Nacouzi, Dwight Phillips, Krista Romita Grocholski, Igor M. Brin, Brian Dolan, Jonathan Fujiwara, John Hoehn, Kotryna Jukneviciute, Gwen Mazzotta, Jordan Willcox, Jonathan P. Wong, Barbara Bicksler
Research

Apr 13, 2025

Navigating skills and talent development for quantum technology: Current insights and future horizons

Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, highlighting the need for a skilled workforce. We examine the emerging trends and propose policy actions to develop a resilient, equitable and future-ready quantum technology skills pipeline and workforce.

Salil Gunashekar, Teodora Chis
Research

Apr 9, 2025

The Potential Impact of Seabed Mining on Critical Mineral Supply Chains and Global Geopolitics

Though nascent, the seabed mining industry might one day substantially affect critical mineral supply chains, developing nations’ revenues, and global geopolitics. In this report, the authors conduct a multi-pronged examination of these issues.

Tom LaTourrette, Fabian Villalobos, Elisa Yoshiara, Zohan Hasan Tariq
Research

Apr 2, 2025

De Toekomst Smeden: Een analyse van het toekomstperspectief van de Nederlandse metaalindustrie: [Forging the Future: An analysis of the future prospects of the Dutch metal industry]

This report provides an analysis of the economic significance of the Dutch metals industry and its two subsectors, the basic metals and metal products sectors. It describes the main challenges facing the industry, and sets out recommendations.

John Kennedy, Henri van Soest, Tristan Kreetz, Maxime Sommerfeld Antoniou, Beatrice Aubert

Justice Policy Issues

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Recent Findings

How Quantum Computing Will Affect the Civil Justice System

New Turmoil in Regulating Deep Seabed Mining on the High Seas

Apprentices Needed: Construction Shortages Threaten American Growth

Justice Policy Briefs, Reports, and Testimonies

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Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

The Quantum Age and Its Impacts on the Civil Justice System

What Are the Potential Impacts of Seabed Mining?

Preparing the U.S. Coast Guard for Future Gray-Zone Competition: Project Evergreen Analysis

Benchmarking the Transportation Security Administration’s Covert Index Testing Program

Central Bank Digital Currency Design Choices and Effect on Law Enforcement

Differences in Cost of Living and Military Pay Growth for Army Personnel

Addressing Toxic Stress and Health Care Access in California Farmworker Communities: ACCESS Pilot Project Evaluation

Integrating Commercial Space Services into the DoD Architecture: Understanding Operational and Policy Implications

Navigating skills and talent development for quantum technology: Current insights and future horizons

The Potential Impact of Seabed Mining on Critical Mineral Supply Chains and Global Geopolitics

De Toekomst Smeden: Een analyse van het toekomstperspectief van de Nederlandse metaalindustrie: [Forging the Future: An analysis of the future prospects of the Dutch metal industry]

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Recent Findings

How Quantum Computing Will Affect the Civil Justice System

New Turmoil in Regulating Deep Seabed Mining on the High Seas

Apprentices Needed: Construction Shortages Threaten American Growth

Justice Policy Briefs, Reports, and Testimonies

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Developing an Office of Disaster Research and Innovation: A Process, Questions, and Options for the National Disaster and Emergency Management University

The Quantum Age and Its Impacts on the Civil Justice System

What Are the Potential Impacts of Seabed Mining?

Preparing the U.S. Coast Guard for Future Gray-Zone Competition: Project Evergreen Analysis

Benchmarking the Transportation Security Administration’s Covert Index Testing Program

Central Bank Digital Currency Design Choices and Effect on Law Enforcement

Differences in Cost of Living and Military Pay Growth for Army Personnel

Addressing Toxic Stress and Health Care Access in California Farmworker Communities: ACCESS Pilot Project Evaluation

Integrating Commercial Space Services into the DoD Architecture: Understanding Operational and Policy Implications

Navigating skills and talent development for quantum technology: Current insights and future horizons

The Potential Impact of Seabed Mining on Critical Mineral Supply Chains and Global Geopolitics

De Toekomst Smeden: Een analyse van het toekomstperspectief van de Nederlandse metaalindustrie: [Forging the Future: An analysis of the future prospects of the Dutch metal industry]

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