MEDIA FEATURES
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October 30, 2009
The Future of Pakistan: A Conversation with Simon Shercliff and Hassan Abbas
By Hassan Abbas, Senior Advisor, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Simon Shercliff
Hassan Abbas, a former Pakistani government official and senior advisor to Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, recently spoke to Simon Shercliff, First Secretary Foreign Security and Policy for the British Embassy, about the future of Pakistan. Their conversation touched on a range of topics, including the militants' recent attacks on the Pakistani military, Pakistan's relationship with India, Pakistan-UK relations, and U.S. aid to Pakistan.
September 30, 2009
Ernest May as a Harvard Professor
By Ernest R. May, Former Faculty Affiliate, International Security Program
This late 1950's Harvard promotional film, "To the Age that is Waiting," features young assistant professor Ernest May.
September 30, 2009
Ernest May on McNamara's Analysis of Vietnam
By Ernest R. May, Former Faculty Affiliate, International Security Program
Video of Ernest May discussing the frame of mind in which policymakers approached Vietnam.
September 30, 2009
Ernest May on the Lessons of Vietnam
By Ernest R. May, Former Faculty Affiliate, International Security Program
A video of Ernest May discussing the lessons of Vietnam in the context of Robert McNamara's book.
September 30, 2009
Ernest May on Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis
By Ernest R. May, Former Faculty Affiliate, International Security Program
Video of Ernest May discussing the lessons for todays policymakers from the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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July 2, 2009
Obama-Medvedev Russia Summit: Key Things to Watch
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, William H. Tobey, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Matthew Bunn, Associate Professor of Public Policy; Co-Principal Investigator, Project on Managing the Atom; Co-Principal Investigator, Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment (ERD3) Policy Project
Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev are meeting in Moscow July 6-8 to discuss a range of key issues, including reductions in nuclear weapons. Three experts from Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center offer their insights and analysis of the issues in play.
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June 9, 2009
North Korea's Nuclear Program: Looking Forward
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, Martin B. Malin, Executive Director, Project on Managing the Atom and Hui Zhang, Research Associate, Project on Managing the Atom
As North Korea threatens additional missile tests following its nuclear test in late May and April rocket launch, nuclear experts at the Belfer Center offer analysis and commentary on North Korea's actions and intentions and what the Obama administration should do now.
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May 15, 2009
The Geopolitics of Energy Seminar Series
By Meghan O'Sullivan, Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Understanding how energy shapes the grand strategies of China, Russia, India, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and others is vital in mapping out the contours of the future global order. These seminars are the basis for identifying possible new nodes of international conflict and cooperation, and deficiencies in existing international structures. The seminars also draw attention to geopolitical problems that could arise as the United States and other countries make energy more central in their plans, as well as well as highlight the geopolitical implications of possible shifts away from fossil fuels. Watch videos of the seminars online.
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April 3, 2009
Obama's Nuclear Speech: Required Reading
By Sasha Talcott, Director of Communications and Outreach
President Barack Obama is expected to deliver a major address on nuclear nonproliferation Sunday during a visit to the Czech Republic. While details have not yet been announced, it is likely that at least part of the address will follow in the footsteps of Obama's campaign promises on nuclear issues. Presented are some "required reading" for each of the major issues at stake, drawing on Obama's campaign pledges.
March 27, 2009
"A Model Presentation for a "Post-Oil" World"
By Justin Dargin, Research Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Listen to Justin Dargin discuss the "post-oil world" on Chicago's Radio Islam here
