Monthly Archives: February 2012

Rami Khouri on Syria

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Pressures Keep Expanding on Syria Agence Global February 27, 2012 Commentary by: Rami Khouri, senior fellow with the Belfer Center’s Middle East Initiative and director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University … Continue reading →

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William H. Tobey on Iran’s nuclear program

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The latest on Iran’s nuclear program Foreign Policy’s Shadow Government blog February 27, 2012 Commentary by: William H. Tobey, Belfer Center senior fellow Topic: Iran’s nuclear program “What does last Friday’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week: Olli Heinonen on Iran’s nuclear program

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“It appears that they are still struggling with the advanced centrifuges.  We do not know whether the reasons for delays are lack of raw materials or design problems.” Olli Heinonen, Belfer Center senior fellow, on Iran’s nuclear program Read more … Continue reading →

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Justin Dargin on the Arab Gulf integration

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Desert Dreams – The Quest for Arab Integration from the Arab Revolt to the Gulf Cooperation Council February 2012 Book by: Justin Dargin, former Dubai Initiative associate Topic: Arab Gulf integration Read more >

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Nicholas Burns on the Middle East

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Middle East remains in an uproar Andrea Mitchell Reports, msnbc.com February 24, 2012 Interview with: Nicholas Burns, professor of the practice of diplomacy and international politics and a member of the Belfer Center Board of Directors Topic: Middle East Read … Continue reading →

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Calestous Juma on John Michuki, Kenya’s Minister of Environment and Natural Resources

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Michuki Gave ‘Implementation’ its True Meaning The Daily Nation February 25, 2012 Commentary by: Calestous Juma, director of the Center’s Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; principal investigator, Agricultural Innovation in Africa; member of the Belfer Center Board of Directors Topic: … Continue reading →

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Elaine Kamarck on corporate tax rates

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Lowering the Corporate Tax Rate a Good Start U.S. News and World Report February 24, 2012 Op-ed by: Elaine Kamarck, Lecturer in Public Policy Topic: Corporate tax rates  “When Japan lowers its corporate tax rate on April 1, the United … Continue reading →

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Ehud Eiran on Iran’s nuclear program

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What Happens After Israel Attacks Iran Foreign Affairs February 23, 2012 Article by: Ehud Eiran, former International Security Program associate and research fellow Topic: Iran’s nuclear program “Since its birth in 1948, Israel has launched numerous preemptive military strikes against … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Summers on the U.S. tax system

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The U.S. Tax System Needs Rebuilding Financial Times February 27, 2012 Op-ed by: Lawrence Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and member of the Belfer Center Board of Directors Topic: U.S. tax system  “Whoever wins this year’s US election, the combined effect … Continue reading →

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William H. Tobey on Iran’s nuclear program

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The latest on Iran’s nuclear program Foreign Policy’s Shadow Government blog February 27, 2012 Commentary by: William H. Tobey, Belfer Center senior fellow Topic: Iran’s nuclear program “What does last Friday’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear … Continue reading →

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