News + Media

	Analysis + Opinion August 29, 2013 'Talk to my eyes, not to my chest' Priyanka BorpujariBoston Globe In January 2012, BBC reported that India has more than 70,000 newspapers and over 80 news channels. It is the biggest newspaper market in the world, with more than 100 million copies sold daily. Stalwarts from the Indian media, at a recent conference, agreed that people in South Asia generally had a strong faith in newspapers, which is why the industry continues to thrive. But what also thrives is violence against women journalists in the field, and their ongoing harassment within the journalism fraternity.
	Analysis + Opinion August 29, 2013 Syria’s red line Jeanne GuilleminBoston Review The chemical weapons ban should have been made universal years ago.
	In the News August 15, 2013 For a new approach to Iran William Luers, Thomas R. Pickering, and Jim WalshThe New York Review of Books Could this be the year for an engagement with Iran that “is honest and grounded in mutual respect,” as President Obama proposed over four years ago? That goal seems unlikely without a shift in Iranian thinking and without a change in American diplomatic and political strategy. But two developments, one in Iran and one in the region, provide reason to think that diplomatic progress might be possible.
	In the News August 2, 2013 Empowering women in Afghanistan Peter DizikesMIT News By placing some women in local leadership positions, an innovative development aid program integrates women into civic life, and may have economic benefits.
	In the News July 6, 2013 Letting opportunity slip away Jeff KingstonThe Japan Times So why hasn’t March 11, 2011, been the game-changer that many anticipated? Richard Samuels’ masterful account of Japan’s policy responses to its greatest crisis since World War II explains why continuity has trumped change. But maybe, just maybe, it hasn’t, as he also reminds us that the consequences are still unfolding.
	News@E40 June 11, 2013 CIS and Wilson Center receive NSF grant CIS and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars are collaborating on a $233,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help realize potential benefits and to address potential ecological effects of synthetic biology. The project will be conducted jointly by the Center's Program on Emerging Technologies, directed by MIT professor Kenneth Oye, and the Synthetic Biology Project at the Wilson Center. It will build on four previous workshops that brought together a wide range of scientists, regulators, NGOs, companies, and other stakeholders to discuss possible ecological risks associated with synthetic biology products and to identify sources of uncertainty over risks. Read more
	News@E40 May 16, 2013 Rebecca Ochoa receives SHASS award Rebecca Ochoa, from CIS Headquarters, received an Infinite Mile Award from the School of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences (SHASS). The School's Rewards and Recognition Program recognizes individuals (and teams) who make contributions to the organizations within SHASS, as well as exceptional contributions that benefit the entire School and the Institute. Award recipients represent the best of SHASS employees. Rebecca received the award in the category "Unsung Hero" for her strong work ethic and leadership skills along with her outstanding work in event planning, videography, and training.
	In the News May 3, 2013 Why China and India probably won't clash over border dispute Max FisherWashington Post Both China and India have claimed the Maryland-sized territory of Aksai Chin near India's northeast border for decades, and even fought a brief war over it in 1962. But the issue was mostly calm until about three weeks ago.
	précis May 1, 2013 Activities "National Security in a Time of Austerity," was the the seminar for senior congressional and executive branch staff held April 3-5, 2013, and hosted for the first time by SSP; A total of 97 faculty international research projects have received $1.99 million in funding from the 2012-2013 MISTI Global Seed Funds competition; The Center announced sixteen recipients of its summer study grants; Elizabeth Wood has been recognized for writing one of the top ten most read articles in Slavic journals for the year 2012; Rebecca Ochoa, from CIS Headquarters, received an Infinite Mile Award from SHASS; CIS audits UAV drone use.
	précis May 1, 2013 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.