Even as late as 2023, prison education programs were still being interrupted by COVID-19 outbreaks and staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. New report: bit.ly/4dcJvKD

How can the United States assess China's science and technology programs to gain insight into military capabilities that the U.S. might confront in the future? New research: bit.ly/4d9PkIW

"The world needs the United States to continue playing this pivotal role in the affairs of nations," Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently told a joint session of Congress. Jeffrey Hornung discusses this "remarkable" call for U.S. leadership. bit.ly/3QeBECL

The 2022 PACT Act aims to help U.S. service members and veterans affected by toxic military exposures, such as burn pits. How has this law streamlined access to benefits, and what else could be done to ensure that no veterans are left behind? New paper: bit.ly/3UsKaAh

"The meeting between Wellington and Washington was the latest example of Beijing's behavior in the region driving countries into Washington's welcoming arms." RAND's @DerekJGrossman discusses New Zealand's evolving relationships with the U.S. and China. bit.ly/3wexzHM