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	Analysis + Opinion May 12, 2014 Ukraine: part of America's 'vital interests'? Barry R. PosenThe National Interest Though the intensity of Western discourse about Ukraine might lead one to conclude that serious strategic interests are threatened by Russia’s annexation of Crimea and meddling in eastern Ukraine, the United States and even its allies have few interests in Ukraine, and our past and present policies are at odds with the interests we have.
	précis May 1, 2014 précis Interview: Regina Bateson, assistant professor of political science, MIT Regina Bateson, assistant professor of political science at MIT, discusses civil war, crime, and Latin American politics. She also explains how she is helping students incorporate qualitative methods in their research and how fieldwork has informed her work.
	précis May 1, 2014 Making in America: from innovation to market By Suzanne Berger Over the past decade, as close to 6 million manufacturing jobs disappeared, pessimism about the future of production swept across America. The brightest corporate superstars...were locating production abroad and still reaping...profits within America. Was this the model for the future?
	précis May 1, 2014 Selective leviathans: explaining state strategies of counterinsurgency and consolidation By Sameer Lalwani Why do states choose brutal or minimalist strategies to fight rebellion despite persistent or repeated failure? Understanding the strategic logic of these incumbents in civil war...is essential for policymakers to anticipate states' destabilizing strategies, stem spillovers, and restructure incentives to mitigate violence.
	précis May 1, 2014 Briefings In major extension of MIT nuclear policy studies, Gavin begins work as first Frank Stanton chair; The Center hosted a Starr Forum "What's Next for Ukraine" on March 14; 3 Questions: John Tirman on the warming US–Iran relationship; The Center has selected Ranil Wickremesinghe, a former prime minister of Sri Lanka, as a Robert E. Wilhelm fellow.
	précis May 1, 2014 Activities April Julich Perez, associate director of MISTI has been honored for her leadership with a 2014 MIT Excellence Award for Bringing Out the Best; The U.S.–Iran Project has produced a second book, U.S.–Iran Misperceptions: A Dialogue, published in February by Bloombury Press; Two CIS staff members have been awarded Infinite Mile awards for 2014; The Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar hosted two talks.
	précis May 1, 2014 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	Analysis + Opinion April 17, 2014 When your work suddenly comes home Jim WalshWBUR: Cognoscenti For me, the Boston bombings of a year ago seem both far away and right beneath the surface.
	Analysis + Opinion April 14, 2014 Imagining invasion on Vladimir Putin’s doorstep Christian CarylForeignPolicy.com Life was already hard enough for Ukrainians. But now they also have to worry about a Russian army on the march.
	Analysis + Opinion April 12, 2014 Why India must stay the nuclear hand Vipin NarangThe Indian Express Revising India’s no-first-use posture, as the BJP is purportedly considering, would be unnecessary and dangerous.