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	In the News October 3, 2018 As Pompeo heads for Pyongyang, North Korea appears to raise its demands Simon Denyer The Washingon Post The US argues to keep sanctions until North Korea denuclearizes. North Korea disagrees. Vipin Narang said the comments “really [put] a little bit of cold water” on the hope that North Korea might provide a list of its nuclear and missile sites in return for an end-of-war declaration.
	Analysis + Opinion October 3, 2018 Renaming Macedonia in the age of nationalism Una HajdariThe New Republic At the heart of this issue lies the question of nationhood, specifically, the difficulties faced by nations formed at the latter end of modern European history, writes Una Hajdari.
	News@E40 October 1, 2018 MISTI radio The radio show is a platform for students to reflect on their experiences abroad. MISTI Radio is an MIT program about the world, for the world. Assistant Professor Admir Masic and the MISTI students who worked with Syrian refugees in Jordan this summer are featured. (The program starts a few minutes into audio recording.)
	Analysis + Opinion October 1, 2018 Déjà vu? 'Global Britain' versus the continental commitment William JamesThe National Interest Overstretch and European obligations suggest it is time to rethink a return “East of Suez.”
	In the News September 29, 2018 Safety nightmares of US nuclear weapons Farooq AwanDaily Times According to Barry Posen, the US has its guns pointed at aspiring nuclear weapons states in a way that makes them feel less secure. “I worry not about nuclear weapons in the hands of states, but nuclear weapons that are not in the hands of states…”
	In the News September 27, 2018 What is the point of a forever war in Iraq? Bonnie KristianThe National Interest “Odd indeed to repudiate the product of democracy at home to pursue a futile quest to achieve it in a divided and violent society abroad,” said Barry Posen.
	In the News September 26, 2018 The White House just revealed massive mission creep in Syria. Here's why. Kyle Rempfer and Todd South Military Times “Never give up a sales pitch that's working,” said Barry Posen, director of the Security Studies Program at the MIT Center for International Studies.
	In the News September 25, 2018 First UN Mil-Mil talks with North Korea in 11 years; what they mean Colin Clark and Paul McLearyBreaking Defense Vipin Narang, noted the importance of the communications between North Korea and the UN command. “The mil-mil line is really great, a far cry from last year’s high temperature,” he said, cautioning that Kim Jong Un didn’t start behaving this well until he “declared his nuclear deterrent force ‘complete’ and then embarked on the charm offensive. He’s been driving the train, and everyone else is trying to hang on or trying not to get run over!”
	In the News September 25, 2018 Trump strikes softer North Korea tone at UN, after 'Rocket Man' speech a year ago Jeremy HobsonWBUR Here & Now President Trump used his address at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday morning to assert American sovereignty, and speak on North Korea. Here & Now speaks with security analyst Jim Walsh about whether the meeting might lead to more talks between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
	News@E40 September 21, 2018 New fellowship program in human rights and technology The Center announces a new fellowship program in human rights and technology, and invites proposals from MIT undergraduates. The program will support students’ research, participation in a working group, and other activities. Proposals are due October 29 by 5 PM.