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	Analysis + Opinion October 15, 2015 The Iran deal comes with costs John TirmanBoston Globe For those of us who lobbied for a nuclear restraint agreement with Iran, the accord that was finally finished in mid-July and has now gone into effect is a sterling victory.
	Analysis + Opinion October 8, 2015 The human cost of war John TirmanForeign Affairs The wars that the United States has waged in the Middle East have generally led to yet more interventions. Among the many reasons for the record of poor outcomes is the United States’ failure to account for the human costs of war.
	News@E40 October 1, 2015 Luce Fellowship deadline Oct. 22 Thursday, October 22, is the deadline for the Luce Scholars Program. Young scholars from a wide variety of intellectual fields will be placed in 10-month internships in selected countries in Asia. The fellowship is aimed for those with no prior experience in the region. Nominees must be American citizens not yet 30 years old on July 1, 2016, and who have earned at least a bachelor's degree or expect to receive one by July 1, 2016. More information
	News@E40 September 16, 2015 Secrecy, surveillance, privacy, and IR The Center convened a meeting on "Secrecy, Surveillance, Privacy, and International Relations," in April 2015. The two-day seminar included talks from multiple experts working in such fields as academia, journalism, and law. Topics included: secrecy norms, technology, case studies, and relevance to international relations. The conference memos are available here.
	In the News September 11, 2015 Power plays in Asia Pacific 70 years after WWII NHK World "Global Agenda" What should Japan do to enhance stability and prosperity in Asia-Pacific? What shouldn't it do? As the U.S. continues its "pivot" towards Asia, what does the Obama administration expect from Japan? China is increasing its presence across Asia, and challenging U.S. power in the region—what are its hopes for the future? Experts from Japan, China, and the U.S. discuss the best way forward for Asia, and how to bring it about.
	News Release September 3, 2015 Journalist Meera Srinivasan joins CIS Meera Srinivasan, formerly a senior assistant editor with The Hindu, has been selected as the 2015-16 IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow. The award is offered through the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) and is sponsored in part by CIS. Srinivasan is the 11th recipient of the annual fellowship, which gives a woman journalist the opportunity to develop expertise while focusing on human rights journalism and social justice issues.
	News@E40 August 27, 2015 General Dunford visits CIS General Joseph Dunford, Jr. visited the MIT Center for International Studies on August 27, 2015. General Dunford met with Richard Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and director of CIS, Paul Heer, CIS Robert E Wilhelm Fellow and former National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, and Taylor Fravel, associate professor of political science at MIT, to discuss East Asian security.
	Analysis + Opinion August 3, 2015 Science and the republicans' annulment of the Enlightenment John TirmanHuffington Post Increasingly, scientists are engaged in acquiring, synthesizing, and applying knowledge for the benefit of humankind, directly immersing themselves in the practice of informing policy and educating the public.
	In the News July 24, 2015 US Iran nuclear deal Peter DizikesMIT News MIT has long been a leader in the scholarly study of nuclear security. With the announcement of a major new nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran this month — subject to government approval in each country — MIT News asked several of the Institute’s experts on this vital issue to evaluate the pact and its larger implications.
	In the News June 29, 2015 US, Iran, and terrorism Nozhan EtezadosaltanehIranian Diplomacy Interview with Alessandro Orsini, Director of the Center for the Study of Terrorism at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" and Research Affiliate at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.