Kerry’s green side takes center stage
Boston Globe
November 13
Quoted: Robert Stavins, Harvard Environmental Economics Program
Topic: Sen. Kerry’s environmental advocacy

Robert Stavins was also featured in the Harvard Gazette.

John F. Kerry is known for his expertise on matters of war and foreign policy, and for his failed 2004 presidential bid. But when he arrives in Copenhagen next month for international climate talks, the world will see a less familiar but perhaps more ardent side of the Massachusetts senator: the green Kerry. …

“There is no one better positioned in the world than Senator Kerry’’ to get an international climate deal, said Robert Stavins, director of Harvard University’s Environmental Economics Program and an authority on international climate policy. “He has had an interest in these issues a long time. He is coauthor of the climate legislation. He is chair of the Foreign Relations Committee.’’

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/11/13/kerrys_green_side_takes_center_stage/

“On the bottom line question - yes or no on McChrystal’s request - Kerry says no. He argues that McChrystal reaches ‘too far, too fast.’ Kerry recommends that further troop increases must meet three conditions: reliable Afghan troops to partner with American forces, local political leaders, and civilian advisers to speed development. Truth be told, none of these three will be in place soon.”

Belfer Center Director Graham Allison wrote “In Afghanistan, Kerry Keeps US Goals Modest,” which the Boston Globe published on November 4, 2009.

For the full oped, go to: http://belfercenter.ksg.harvard.edu/publication/19673/