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Lit candles at a rally for the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, New York City, November 1, 2023
Photo by Lev Radin/Reuters
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The Israel-Hamas war has already claimed thousands and thousands of victims—those who have been displaced, injured, killed, or robbed of a loved one. While the experiences of people directly impacted by the war are undoubtedly the most harrowing, it's important to remember that the effects of conflict also spread beyond the initial victims, says RAND's Douglas Yeung, a social psychologist.
As observers around the world flock to social media seeking information about the events in Israel and Gaza, they may encounter graphic images that can have serious negative impacts on their mental health and well-being. Such secondary trauma may be especially significant among adolescents and young adults, who already struggle mightily.
The global mental health effects of the Israel-Hamas war are only just beginning. “Like its casualties, they will likely be staggering,” Yeung says. Social media companies “could and should do more to moderate the virality” of extreme content.
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Nations across the globe could see their power rise or fall depending on how they harness and manage the development of artificial intelligence. A new RAND paper considers the ways that AI could transform geopolitics. The authors look at how countries and tech companies may clash as they compete for power, the race for AI dominance between the United States and China, regulatory challenges, and more. “We are entering an era of both enlightenment and chaos,” they write. Read more »
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The Women, Peace, and Security Act was established in 2017 to promote the inclusion of women in overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery. (The policy framework was updated just last month, with potential implications for how the United States responds to the current Israel-Hamas conflict.) A recently published RAND report highlights why this legislation—and gender diversity overall—is key for U.S. military operations, activities, and investments. Read more »
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Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Online
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – Online
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