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	Analysis + Opinion March 18, 2020 We lead three universities. It’s time for drastic action. New York Times “Is all this disruption really necessary? We believe the answer is yes,” MIT President L Rafael Reif and counterparts Lawrence Bacow ’72 of Harvard University and Marc Tessier-Lavigne of Stanford University write in The New York Times, on the “painful steps” needed to address Covid-19. “The time to act is right now.”
	In the News March 15, 2020 The Japanese intelligence community & espionage Tony VegaJapan Station: A Podcast by Japankyo.com On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, Richard Samuels digs into the world of Japanese spycraft and the history of Japan's intelligence community.
	In the News March 13, 2020 MIT’s response to Covid-19 MIT MIT is tracking the Covid-19 (coronavirus) situation daily, offering ongoing updates and guidance. This website offers the latest updates and information on what the Institute is doing.
	In the News March 10, 2020 Why do banking crises occur? Peter DizikesMIT News In a new book, political scientist David Singer finds two key factors connected to financial-sector collapses around the globe.
	In the News March 8, 2020 N Korea fires projectiles, after 'momentous' retaliation threat AFP Vipin Narang quoted: Vipin Narang of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology added: "Kim continues to test, improve and operationalise his force."
	Analysis + Opinion March 8, 2020 How Donald Trump should handle China's growing power Joshua ShifrinsonThe National Interest Ultimately, China is not the threat claimed, and inflators’ prescriptions are a recipe for overstretching and needless risk. It is not too late for the US to soberly address China’s rise.
	Analysis + Opinion March 3, 2020 Courting war Barry PosenBoston Review Despite claims to the contrary, the Trump administration wants regime change in Iran and is risking a full-scale war in order to get it.
	In the News February 26, 2020 It all adds up: MIT-Africa Laura Carter, School of ScienceMIT News Hazel Sive, faculty director for MISTI-Africa and director of the MIT-Africa Initiative, visited the Uganda program. “This is a fantastic contribution by the MIT Mathematics Department. Our students ran an outstanding program for the best high school math talent in Uganda. The Ugandan students were exceptional, and we hope some will be attracted to apply to MIT. ”
	Analysis + Opinion February 26, 2020 Tweak ocean ecosystems? Maybe not, study says. Shola LawalThe New York Times A controversial idea to fight climate change by using iron to manipulate ocean ecosystems probably won’t work, according to a study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
	In the News February 24, 2020 What Trump's visit means for India? India Today Vipin Narang and other local experts were interviewed and commented on President's Trump trip to India and what it means for India and for Modi.