Marek N. Posard

Mar 5, 2024 | rand.org | Steven W. Popper |Jessica Welburn Paige |Marek N. Posard |Luke Matthews

On May 25, 2023, the Biden administration released a document laying out a strategy and accompanying actions to counter antisemitism. In doing so, the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism took a bold and, to some extent, risky step because it addresses an age-old scourge that is notorious for its complexity, many manifestations, and resilience. It was also a remarkable document for its focus on an issue that relatively few U.S. adults are aware of and fewer experience directly.

Feb 23, 2024 | rand.org | Marek N. Posard |Jessica Jensen

Soon after wildfires ripped through the island of Maui in August 2023—causing more than $5 billion in damage—reports of online trolls, possibly backed by the Chinese government, used social media to spread falsehoods. Among the misinformation were a secret “weather weapon” test, space warfare, and even Oprah Winfrey causing the fires. One reason a foreign government would bother pushing such ridiculous claims is simple.

Sep 22, 2023 | rand.org | Marek N. Posard |Caitlin McCulloch

As the United States heads into another contentious election cycle, there is a glimmer of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill on an unexpected topic: unidentified anomalous phenomena. That's right, UAPs—more commonly called UFOs.Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress support efforts to make more government records related to UAPs open to the public.

Sep 19, 2023 | scientificamerican.com | Marek N. Posard |Caitlin McCulloch

As the U.S. heads into another contentious election cycle, there is a glimmer of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill on an unexpected topic: unidentified anomalous phenomena. That’s right, UAPs—more commonly called UFOs. Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress support efforts to make more government records related to UAPs open to the public.