Monthly Archives: July 2009

“By bringing the best of science into government and emphasising the need for transparent decision-making based on real evidence, Mr Obama has set an example to the rest of the world. …The US Office of Science and Technology Policy, directed … Continue reading →

“When you get down in the boiler room and look at moving mountains of equipment that is accumulated over six years of war in Iraq and either bringing it home, or donating it to the Iraqi security forces, or taking … Continue reading →

“For the 85 percent of Americans who already have health insurance, the Obama health plan is bad news. It means higher taxes, less health care and no protection if they lose their current insurance because of unemployment or early retirement.” … Continue reading →

“By building up U.S. and ally both offensive and defense capabilities, the benefit that Iran could hope to achieve by building up its own military forces, including nuclear forces, would be diminished.” Belfer Center Director Graham Allison discussed Iran’s nuclear … Continue reading →

“But the fact that more people around the world have a ‘favorable’ impression of the United States does not mean that their governments are going to roll over and give Washington whatever it wants. Indeed, there are already signs that … Continue reading →

“The other issue is should we have a hit squad to go out after the leadership of a terrorist organization that’s trying to kill us? I think most Americans would say, yes, we should under very tight controls, and frankly, … Continue reading →

“Most importantly, local officials shouldn’t delude themselves by thinking that existing response plans to ‘dirty bombs’ can be simply ramped up to deal with nuclear terrorism—there’s no comparison between the two.” Arnold Bogis, a fellow with the Belfer Center, wrote … Continue reading →

“It is also worth noting that, beyond their importance in the constitution of identity, acts of recognition have a more straightforward practical significance. They can reduce violence and resentment.” Ehud Eiran, a research fellow with the Belfer Center’s International Security … Continue reading →

“By failing the due process teaching moment, the President undercut his comments on the important issue of racial profiling (not to mention stepping on the main theme of the press conference—the urgent need for health care reform).” Ben Heineman, a … Continue reading →

“The solution will have to form part of eventual final status negotiations. But it seems to me that the best solution is a federal system of boroughs similar to the states of the US, and a unified Jerusalem authority, similar … Continue reading →