MIDDLE EAST
Summer 2006
"Debate on Iraq: What Should the U.S. Do Now?"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
On Monday, April 10 in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, William Kristol, founding editor of the Weekly Standard and a former Kennedy School faculty member, squared off against John Deutch, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, MIT professor, and a member of the Belfer Center Board of Directors, in a lively and illuminating debate about Iraq: should we stay or withdraw? Belfer Center Director Graham Allison moderated the discussion.
Summer 2006
"From the Director"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Graham Allison, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, 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.
Summer 2006
"Iran: Appearances Can Be Deceiving"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
By Abbas Maleki, Associate, International Security Program
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's announcement that his country has completed a uranium enrichment cycle was met with great fanfare in the country, and much worry around the world.
Summer 2006
"Q&A with Jeffrey Lewis"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
Jeffrey Lewis recently joined the Belfer Center as the executive director of the Managing the Atom Project. MTA is a cooperative effort by two programs at the Center aimed at bringing together scholars and practitioners to conduct policy-relevant research on key strategic issues affecting the future of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy technology.
Summer 2006
"Spotlight: Jacqueline Newmyer"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
Jacqueline (Jackie) Newmyer is a fellow in the Belfer Center's International Security Program. Her research focus is Chinese security policy and American grand strategy.
Summer 2006
"Hot Off The Presses"
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter
A list of the latest scholarly titles produced by members of the Belfer Center.
July 13, 2006
Securing the Bomb 2006
Report
By Anthony Wier, Former Research Associate, Project on Managing the Atom/Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, 2002-2007 and Matthew Bunn, Associate Professor of Public Policy; Co-Principal Investigator, Project on Managing the Atom
The latest report in the ongoing MTA / NTI collaboration, Securing the Bomb 2006, finds that even though the gap between the threat of nuclear terrorism and the response has narrowed in recent years, there remains an unacceptable danger that terrorists might succeed in their quest to get and use a nuclear bomb.
July 7, 2006
Synchronising Policies towards Pyongyang and Teheran
Op-Ed, The Bangkok Post
By Xiaohui (Anne) Wu, Former Associate, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom, 2007–2010; Former Research Fellow, International Security Program/Project on Managing the Atom, 2004–2007
July 6, 2006
"Confronting Iran: A US Security Guarantee for Israel?"
Op-Ed, BitterLemons-International.org -- Middle East Roundtable, issue 25, volume 4
By Richard N. Rosecrance, Adjunct Professor; International Security Program; Director, Project on U.S.-China Relations and Chuck Freilich, Senior Fellow, International Security Program
"A treaty would also serve as a long term foundation for US-Israel relations and ensure Israel's standing in the US in the future, at a time when the pro-Israel community may be less influential and the administration and Congress less friendly than they are at present."
