AMERICAS
March 23, 2006
"The Israel Lobby"
Magazine or Newspaper Article, London Review of Books, issue 6, volume 28
By John J. Mearsheimer, Editorial Board Member, Quarterly Journal: International Security and Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs; Faculty Chair, International Security Program
"The combination of unwavering support for Israel and the related effort to spread ‘democracy’ throughout the region has inflamed Arab and Islamic opinion and jeopardised not only US security but that of much of the rest of the world."
March 23, 2006
"Finding a Way Out of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis"
Paper
By Abbas Maleki, Associate, International Security Program and Matthew Bunn, Associate Professor of Public Policy; Co-Principal Investigator, Project on Managing the Atom
"...Rather than rushing toward confrontation with all its risks, all sides must put historic antipathies aside and find face-saving solutions. To give the Iranian advocates of compromise a chance to succeed, the United States and the other major powers need to put offers on the table that will show the people of Iran that nuclear restraint and compliance will put their nation on a path toward peace and prosperity."
March 17, 2006
Panel: Preventing Acquisition and/or Use of WMD by Hostile State or Non-State Actors
Presentation
By Ashton B. Carter, Former Co-Director, Preventive Defense Project, Harvard & Stanford Universities
Carter discusses the Bush Administration's failure to propose an adequate strategy for combating WMD in the 2006 QDR.
March 16, 2006
State-Federal Everglades Marriage on the Rocks
Op-Ed, Palm Beach Post
By Bob Graham, Former Senior Research Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, 2005-2006
The dream to save the Everglades was first proposed in 1983 but did not become official until 2000 when President Clinton signed the legislation establishing the marriage of the federal government and the state of Florida. Both parties pledged their commitment to provide an equal share of the financing and committed to sharing the decision-making to preserve this international treasure.
March 14, 2006
"Disengaging from the West Bank -- An Appropriate International Quid Pro Quo"
Op-Ed, Yediot Aharonot
By Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"...Israel should initially display maximum political openness, including a willingness to negotiate with anyone, regardless of political affiliation, who is willing to adhere to the internationally accepted conditions (recognition of Israel, renunciation of terror and honoring of PLO commitments) and should adopt a constructive economic policy."
March 13, 2006
"The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy"
Working Paper
By John J. Mearsheimer, Editorial Board Member, Quarterly Journal: International Security and Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs; Faculty Chair, International Security Program
"The U.S. national interest should be the primary object of American foreign policy."
March 12, 2006
The Nightmare This Time
Op-Ed, Boston Globe
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, Harvard Kennedy School
According to a recent Gallup poll, most Americans now view Iran as our country's greatest national enemy. Indeed, a Washington Post-ABC News survey reports that 42 percent of Americans support a military strike to prevent Iran from developing nuclear technology.
Gennadiy Ratushenko
March 2, 2006
"Energy Policy in the United States: Harmonizing Energy-Security and Climate-Change Objectives"
Presentation
By John P. Holdren, Former Director and Faculty Chair, Science, Technology and Public Policy Program
March 2006
"What Washington Can Do About Iran"
Journal Article, Heartland: Eurasian Review of Geopolitics, (Defusing Tehran Issue), issue 2
By Abbas Maleki, Associate, International Security Program
With Saddam and the Talibans out of the scene and US troops entangled in Iraq, Teheran's aspiration for a new regional centrality skyrockets, together with its nuclear ambitions. Is Ahmadinejad to lead the game in the Middle East? America's options and Iran's constraints.
February 23, 2006
"Making Sense of President Bush's New Energy Initiative"
Presentation
By Kelly Sims Gallagher, Senior Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group
