February 24, 2012
Conversations in Diplomacy: Shyam Saran
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Shyam Saran, the former Indian Foreign Secretary, discusses developments in Indo-American relations with Future of Diplomacy Project Director R. Nicholas Burns in this February 2012 interview.
Sharon Wilke
May 1, 2013
Author and journalist Christopher de Bellaigue shares insights into Iranian politics, society
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In an open-ended discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School, de Bellaigue—who is also the author of two books on Iranian history—offered insights into the coup against Muhammad Mossadegh and the role of history in shaping both the modern Iranian state and its outlook on relations with the West.
Sharon Wilke
April 20, 2013
Former Bush NSA Stephen Hadley Discusses US Options on Iran
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In an off-the-record discussion hosted by the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Hadley outlined his own perspectives on the most likely avenues for an Iran without nuclear weapons.
Sharon Wilke
February 14, 2013
The Potential for Brazil's Growing Regional and Global Diplomatic Outreach
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Speaking on February 11th, 2013, Brazilian Minister of External Relations Antonio de Aguiar Patriota argued that Brazil is at a unique period in the evolution of the South American nation’s foreign policy. “For the first time in Brazil’s history,” he said, “Brazil can engage not only in relations, but in global outreach.”
November 28, 2012
"International Crises After the Election"
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David Manning, former UK Ambassador to the US, spoke widely on his thoughts on many of the pressing issues that are facing international diplomats in the coming decade in a November 26th, 2012, lecture to Harvard Kennedy School students and faculty.
November 2, 2012
A Difficult Era in US-Pakistani Relations
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Ambassador Cameron Munter, recently retired US Ambassador to Pakistan, gave an off-the-record lecture on November 1st, 2012, on his views on the past, present, and future of US-Pakistani relations.
Cathryn Cluver
September 17, 2012
Non-state Actors in International Affairs
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Tim Shriver outlines the growth and importance of NGOs and other non-traditional actors in international affairs in the 21st century. Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics, visited the Harvard Kennedy School in Sempteber 2012 as a Fisher Family Fellow with the Future of Diplomacy Project.
Sharon Wilke
April 12, 2012
Zalmay Khalilzad, Former Ambassador, Discusses the Future of Afghanistan
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Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad stressed the importance of domestic factors and regional cooperation in enabling the United States to arrive at a satisfactory end game in Afghanistan.
March 1, 2012
Jake Sullivan Discusses US Foreign Policy Priorities
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Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department emphasizes proactive policy and collective international action as US foreign policy focuses.
Sharon Wilke
February 22, 2012
South Asia Week Brings Together Experts to Discuss Regional Affairs
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From February 16th to 24th, 2012, the India and South Asia Program, in partnership with the Future of Diplomacy Project and the South Asia Initiative, hosted South Asia Week, an extended program of events focusing on international relations and domestic policymaking in South Asia, a region of rapidly expanding global importance.
