News + Media

	Analysis + Opinion May 17, 2018 Calm down, folks: Enemies still fear US military tech innovation Harvey M. Sapolsky and Eugene Gholz Defense One Where most countries focus on one or two areas, America has a huge, well-funded R&D infrastructure that pushes the envelope everywhere. Panting warnings that the US is falling dangerously behind our opponents in the race for military innovation are commonplace.
	In the News May 17, 2018 Trump faces North Korea dilemma after Bolton infuriates Pyongyang Julian Borger The Guardian “The North Koreans were prepared to ignore a lot of what the administration said before the summit, but it was the victory lap before the race that has really set them off,” Vipin Narang said.
	In the News May 16, 2018 JCPOA opportunity for EU to get rid of US dominance Iran Times of News The EU, in words at least, wants to keep the JCPOA and has opposed President Trump’s move. John Tirman discusses the Iran nuclear deal with Persia Digest.
	Analysis + Opinion May 11, 2018 Between two Caesars: The Christians of northern Iraq Roger Petersen and Matthew CancianProvidence A brief account describing the formation and fragmentation of self-defense forces (militias) within the Christian population of the Nineveh Plains. Traces the development of their post-2003 self-defense force, the crisis of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (ISIS) attack, and the current fractured state of Christian forces in the area.
	précis May 8, 2018 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	précis May 8, 2018 Activities CIS hosts consuls general meeting; Diversity, equity and inclusion at MISTI; SSP panel on North Korea in DC; CIS awards 16 summer study grants; Starr Forums; and more.
	précis May 8, 2018 Briefings Narang on the North Korea summits; A Starr forum discussing the fate of democracy; The final yard, with help from the International Policy Lab
	Analysis + Opinion May 8, 2018 The future of the US military commissions: legal and policy issues James E. Baker and Laura DickinsonJust Security The ongoing operation of the US military commissions at Guantanamo Bay has posed significant challenges for multiple US administrations.
	In the News May 7, 2018 3Q: Hazel Sive on MIT-Africa Sarah McDonnellMIT News Hazel Sive, a professor in the Department of Biology, member of the Whitehead Institute, and faculty director of MISTI’s MIT-Africa program discusses the MIT-Africa Initiative, including the launch of a new website, africa.mit.edu.
	In the News May 7, 2018 Pentagon wants to deploy 'low-yield' nuclear weapons to deter Russia from similar ones David Welna NPR If they ever saw a trident coming, they would have no idea what's on it. And I think that's a really dangerous proposition, especially if your aim is to target assets deep in Russian territory. You're buying yourself a strategic nuclear war potentially. Vipin Narang spoke on All Things Considered.