NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Belfer Center
Summer 2008
"A Clear Verdict"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Hassan Abbas, Senior Advisor, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Hassan Abbas, PhD, research fellow with the Project on India and the Subcontinent, is a former Pakistani government official. Here he offers analysis on the significance of the Pakistan elections.
Belfer Center
Summer 2009
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
For a Center committed to advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important international challenges, the current avalanche of seemingly insurmountable challenges is a time of great excitement.
Martha Stewart
Spring 2009
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
That President Barack Obama (Harvard Law School '91) enters office at a "hinge of history" is now a cliché, but no less true for having been often stated. Not only does the Great Recession look ever more depressing, but we simultaneously face daunting security challenges - from Iran's advancing nuclear program to increasing fragility of Pakistan.
Summer 2008
From the Director
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
Now more than ever, the current economic situation drives home the relationship between the economy and national security. Several of our Belfer Center colleagues — among them Larry Summers, Marty Feldstein, Paul Volcker, and Jeff Frankel — not only warned about the coming economic troubles well ahead of the rest of the pack, they also are leading the search for solutions.
Spring 2008
From the Director
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
In the last several months, the Belfer Center has been in the thick of two of the most important discussions in international affairs: halting the spread of nuclear weapons and shaping a global agreement to mitigate severe climate disruption.
Winter 2007-2008
"From The Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
The Belfer Center's Director, Graham Allison, focuses on the upcoming academic year and the plans for the Belfer Center.
Summer 2007
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
In my course this spring on "Central Challenges of American Foreign Policy," I have students write strategic options memos to the President or other key national security officials in response to "mini-cases" that pose challenges on the agenda today.
Spring 2007
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
We ended 2006 with a special event to honor our founders and to share tales of the beginnings of the Belfer Center. Transported back to our roots by Paul Doty and his three founding colleagues Al Carnesale, Dorothy Zinberg, and Michael Nacht we were educated and entertained with stories of the Center's early years.
Summer 2006
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
Belfer Center Director Graham Allison comments on the issues discussed at the annual International Council meeting, Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's recent meeting with students and Belfer Center fellows, and recognizes the recent work of Belfer Center faculty. Allison also wishes farewell to Cara Fitzpatrick and Moira Whelan.
Winter 2005-06
"From the Director"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government; Faculty Chair, Dubai Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School
Belfer Center Director Graham Allison focuses on the two emerging issues pertaining to science and international affairs: Economics and Security, and Energy and Security. Allison also references President Bush's State of the Union comments on energy, new Belfer Center staff, and more.
