Category Archives: Quote of the Week

Quote of the Week: Stephen M. walt on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

It is not a promising time to pursue Israeli-Palestinian peace because with all the other uncertainty in the region … you would not expect anyone to be willing to make bold moves there.” Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week: Matthew Bunn on the possibility of Iran reconverting oxide into uranium gas

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

“It is possible … Iran has the technology.” Matthew Bunn, co-principal investigator for the Belfer Center’s Project on Managing the Atom and a member of the Center Board of Directors, on the possibility of Iran reconverting oxide into uranium gas … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week: Richard A. Clarke on cyberwars

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

“At the end of the day, the obligation of the U.S. government is to defend first and, until we get that right, we shouldn’t be running around attacking other people.” Richard A. Clarke, Belfer Center faculty affiliate, on cyberwars Read … Continue reading →

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Dennis Ross on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

“If you create an impression that everything’s hopeless, you’re going to find you’re not going to be able to sustain stability.” Dennis Ross, Belfer Center International Council member, on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process Read more >

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Quote of the Week: Nicholas Burns on a possible U.S.-India nuclear deal

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

“The Obama administration has done everything it can to implement the agreement.  The problem, from my perspective, is on the Indian side. We haven’t seen the same degree of political commitment to follow it through.” Nicholas Burns, professor of the … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Burns on U.S.-Iran talks

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

“It is in our interest to seek direct U.S.-Iran talks to determine whether or not there is a diplomatic solution short of war” Nicholas Burns, professor of the practice of diplomacy and international politics and a member of the Belfer … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week: Robert N. Stavins on replacing the Kyoto Protocol by 2015

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

“It’s going to be very difficult to reach a deal [to replace the Kyoto Protocol] by 2015.” Robert Stavins, Belfer Center Board of Directors member and director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Read more>

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Dennis Ross on possible U.S. action against Iran

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

“I am absolutely convinced President Obama will use force if all else fails.” Dennis Ross, Belfer Center International Council member, on possible U.S. action against Iran Read more >

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Quote of the Week: Matthew Bunn on the recent trespassing incident at the Y-12 National Security Complex

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

“The reality is nobody ever attacks these facilities. And getting everyone constantly on their tippy-toes of preparedness for an attack that never comes is a difficult problem.” Matthew Bunn, co-principal investigator for the Belfer Center’s Project on Managing the Atom … Continue reading →

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Richard A. Clarke on cyber attacks

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

“Stuxnet and subsequent attempts to penetrate US critical infrastructure networks demonstrate that this problem is no longer theoretical.” Richard A. Clarke, Belfer Center faculty affiliate, on cyber attacks Read more >

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