PUBLICATIONS
Associated Press
June 5, 2013
"US is Syria’s only hope"
Boston Globe
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
Given the recent surge of assistance being given to the Assad regime by Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia, Professor Burns sees this as a call to action for US intervention, which, he argues, may be Syria's only hope at this point.
May 23, 2013
Nicholas Burns Addresses Massachusetts Graduates
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
Professor Nicholas Burns addresses the graduates at the Massachusetts Bay Community College Commencement on May 23, 2013, conseling them to lead America into a global 21st century by keeping American communities strong.
AP Photo/Fosphotos, Panayiotis Tzamaros
May 23, 2013
"The rise of hate"
Boston Globe
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
Professor Burns looks at the rise of far-right political movements gaining momentum in some European politics. He warns it would be a mistake not to take this seriously and to assume they are all harmless far-right crackpots.
Summer 2013
"North Korea: What’s Next for the Region?"
Belfer Center Newsletter
As threats from North Korea intensified this spring, Korean Peninsula experts from the Belfer Center provided insight and analysis.
May 12, 2013
"JFK’s wisdom for graduates"
Boston Globe
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
In this season of commencement addresses, Future of Diplomacy Project Director Nicholas Burns reflects on what he believes to be the most important speech by an American president in a half a century: President John F. Kennedy's 1963 commencement address at American University. Burns praises that speech, delivered 50 years ago next month, "for its moral courage and strong sense of idealism and hope," and encourages us to hold to those values still today.
May 1, 2013
"Obama's leadership challenge on Syria"
GlobalPost
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
The US can no longer afford to stay on the sidelines in Syria, writes Professor Burns in this week's GlobalPost piece. The stakes and consequences are just too high to do otherwise.
Sharon Wilke
May 1, 2013
Author and journalist Christopher de Bellaigue shares insights into Iranian politics, society
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.
AP Photo/Michael Dwyer
April 25, 2013
"Challenges, both here and abroad"
Boston Globe
By Nicholas Burns, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics, Harvard Kennedy School
Reflecting on the events of last week in Boston and surrounding area, Professor Burns believes that the wisest strategy will be to stay true to the United States' greatest strength -- our democratic principles.
Sharon Wilke
April 20, 2013
Former Bush NSA Stephen Hadley Discusses US Options on Iran
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.
April 15, 2013
Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake Addresses the Role of US Support for Indian Leadership
In an address at the Future of Diplomacy Project, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake stressed the growing partnership between the United States and India in both economic and security matters.
