MEDIA FEATURES
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March 19, 2008
Five Years Into Iraq: A Report Card
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, Brigadier General (ret.) Kevin Ryan, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Meghan O'Sullivan, Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, Eric Rosenbach, Executive Director for Research, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Paul Kane, Former Research Fellow, International Security Program, 2005-2008
With the war in Iraq stretching past the five-year mark, experts weigh in on what has gone right, what has gone wrong, and lessons learned. Paul Kane, a Marine veteran of Iraq, writes of the “serious disconnect” between civilians and those who have served in uniform, while Meghan O’Sullivan, former deputy national security advisor for Iraq and Afghanistan, says that today “we have the right strategy in place — and it is making a difference on the ground.”
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March 18, 2008
Five Years and Counting: Ten Unpleasant Truths about the War in Iraq
By Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs; Faculty Chair, International Security Program
I opposed the invasion of Iraq in 2003, because I was convinced that war was unnecessary and would result in a costly and open-ended occupation. Along with several others, I made the case for containment in a number of published articles, speeches, and media appearances. I also helped organize an advertisement opposing the war that appeared in the New York Times in September 2002. I wish we had been wrong; sadly, we turned out to be right. On the 5th anniversary of the invasion, I offer ten unpleasant truths about our past errors, present circumstances, and future choices.
March 4, 2008
February 2008 Belfer Center Events Photo Gallery
By Sharon Wilke, Associate Director of Communications
Each week, the Belfer Center welcomes government officials, policymakers, and experts from around the world to share their insights and diverse views on critical current issues. See who joined us in February 2008.
Citizen of Two Worlds
February 21, 2008
"Pakistan Elections"
By Xenia Dormandy, Former Senior Associate, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Xenia Dormandy, Director of the Project on India and the Subcontinent, gave a Shorenstein lecture on the Pakistan parliamentary elections at the National Press Club on February 21, 2008.
February 15, 2008
"Analyst Says Bush's Africa Trip Avoid Controversial Countries"
President Bush is scheduled to leave Friday on a visit to Africa that will take him to five countries, including Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia. The President had said Thursday that he might delay his departure if it would help the U.S. Congress pass new rules for a domestic spying program that is expected to expire this Saturday.
Robert Rotberg is Adjunct Professor of Public Policy and director of the program on intra-state conflict at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He told VOA President Bush’s trip to Africa is an easy one and somewhat disappointing because the president is going to less controversial countries.
July 2006 through January 2008 Surveys
Repair Status by Block
Percentage of blocks in Broadmoor where repairs have not started.
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January 8, 2008
US-Iran Relations
By Vali Nasr, Senior Fellow, Dubai Initiative
Vali Nasr discusses current tensions between the United States and Iran on The World.
January 2, 2008
"What Lies Ahead in Pakistan?"
By Aida Akl, Jela de Franceschi, Victor Morales and Xenia Dormandy, Former Senior Associate, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Voice of America interviews Xenia Dormandy on Pakistan's political future following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Listen to her interview online: http://www.voanews.com/english/NewsAnalysis/2008-01-03-voa21.cfm
December 29, 2007
Effect of Bhutto's Death
By Vali Nasr, Senior Fellow, Dubai Initiative
CNN's Drew Griffin talks to Vali Nasr about the death of Benazir Bhutto and its effect on Pakistan.
December 27, 2007
Bhutto's Legacy
By David Beard and Xenia Dormandy, Former Senior Associate, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Xenia Dormandy, Director of the Belfer Center's Project on India and the Subcontinent, spoke with Boston.com about Benezir Bhutto's legacy and Washington's dependence on current leader Pervez Musharraf. Listen to her interview online.
