Events @ RAND

Ian Coulter and other experts in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) discuss patient use of CAM and how hospitals, universities, and the U.S. military are integrating CAM into traditional medical practices.

On June 19, 2012, Alireza Nader, a senior international policy analyst and Iran expert at RAND, discussed Iran's internal political dynamics and U.S. economic, political, and military options in preventing a nuclear-armed Iran.

Philip Taubman illuminates our vulnerability in the face of the pressing terrorist threat—and the unlikely efforts of five key Cold War players to eliminate the nuclear arsenal they helped create.

The 2012 Haskins Lecture was given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. The lectureship was established through the generosity of Caryl P. and Edna Haskins, founders of Haskins Laboratories, who were dedicated to improving the nation's understanding of the relationship between scientific progress and sound public policy.

California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye shares her insights on technologies that have been shown to improve efficiencies in the judicial system, funding the judicial branch in an era of extreme budget cuts, civics education, and diversity on the bench.

Jack Riley discusses how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security.

At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima.

At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000.

On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader.

At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans.