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	In the News May 5, 2011 The President's triumph: Obama gets his man Christian CarylRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty The U.S. Special Operations Forces raid that killed Osama bin Laden drew on the efforts of a large team of people from myriad branches of government working in locations around the world. All of them -- including many whose roles may never become public -- deserve a share of the credit. Yet it seems likely that it's the most public figure in the operation who stands to gain the greatest benefit from its success. And if many of the experts are right, he's earned it.
	In the News May 3, 2011 Fotini on the war in Afghanistan Peter DizikesMIT News What impact will the death of Osama bin Laden have on the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan? And what effect will it have on the often-tense relationship between the United States and Pakistan? Fotini Christia, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, is conducting ongoing research in Afghanistan and has written widely on the subject. MIT Newsspoke to Christia about the outlook in the region.
	News@E40 May 2, 2011 CIS shines at MIT 150 The Center participated in the MIT 150 Open House on Saturday, April 29, which attracted 20,000 visitors to campus. The CIS display included a poster session, videos, printed materials, and a challenge: "Ask us about the world!" Guiding the Center's Open House activities were the following faculty members: Barry Posen, Ford International Professor of Political Science and director, Security Studies Program (SSP); Cindy Williams, principal research scientist, SSP; and Stephen Van Evera, Ford International Professor of Political Science and associate director, CIS. News article.
	précis May 1, 2011 CIS turns 60: an interview with three directors In recognition of the Center's 60th anniversary, précis discussed the evolution of CIS with three of its directors: Richard Samuels (2000 to present); Kenneth Oye (1992 to 2000); and Eugene Skolnikoff (1972 to 1987).
	précis May 1, 2011 Why do violent substate conflicts spread? By Nathan Black The recent collapse of the authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt—and the wave of anti-authoritarian protests in numerous other Arab countries—has reacquainted scholars and policymakers with a long-known truth: Unrest in one country sometimes spreads to another.
	précis May 1, 2011 Briefings Rt Hon David Miliband MP and Hans-Georg Eichler joined CIS as a Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow; Sanam Anderlini becomes CIS Senior Fellow; At a Starr Forum on March 16, MIT experts addressed Japan's nuclear past, present, and future from a political and engineering perspective; CIS members responded to the death of Osama Bin Laden in various formats.
	précis May 1, 2011 Activities The Center participated in the MIT 150 Open House; 46 international faculty research collaborations will receive more than $900,000 from the 2010-2011 MISTI Global Seed Funds competition; senior faculty and researchers from CIS and DUSP's CoLab are building an initiative to promote sustainable economic development of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Basin; The Brazil-MIT Forum/Conferência Brasil-MIT inaugural meeting was held at MIT; The Myron Weiner Seminar Series on International Migration hosted two talks.
	précis May 1, 2011 End Notes Endnotes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	précis May 1, 2011 End Notes End Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications.
	précis May 1, 2011 précis Interview: David Miliband Rt Hon David Miliband MP joined CIS as a Robert E. Wilhelm Fellow in Residence from April 11 through April 15, 2011. Miliband was the Foreign Secretary for the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010 and is an alumnus of the Department of Political Science at MIT. Among the topics discussed in the interview are: the reasons he came back to MIT; suggestions about how academics might better bridge the gap between research and political action; and the key elements of his vision for the future of Afghanistan.