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In the NewsMarch 13, 2023If Russia goes nuclear, how does the West respond?EurasianetQuoted: Stephen Van Evera voiced fear about the potential for nuclear escalation in Ukraine, saying the “balance of resolve” there is tilting against the United States. |
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précisMarch 6, 2023The Iraq invasion: Twenty years laterThe 20th anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq is on March 20, 2023. Codenamed "Operation Iraqi Freedom" by the George W Bush administration, the goal was to eliminate weapons of mass destruction, topple Saddam Hussein, and re-make Iraq into a democracy. Two decades later, US troops are still on Iraqi soil and that nation is ravaged by challenges, including a threat of civil war last August. Center scholars weigh in on the history that led to the US invasion, lessons learned on state-building, and provide commentary on Iraq's future. |
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In the NewsMarch 6, 2023Assessing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a year of warPeter DizikesMIT NewsMIT event examines effects of the war on domestic politics and daily life in both Ukraine and Russia. |
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précisMarch 5, 2023Give but also take: China’s Covid-19 vaccine aidAs countries prepare themselves for a post-pandemic world, case studies like China’s vaccine aid should help us better understand the new normal of cooperation and competition in public health and beyond, explains Tingxuan (Diana) Zhu, a PhD student in the Department of Political Science. |
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précisMarch 3, 2023précis Interview: Kenneth OyeKenneth Oye discusses interdisciplinary work on emerging technologies and the global economic lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. Oye directs the Center's Program on Emerging Technologies and holds faculty appointments in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and in the School of Engineering at MIT. |
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précisMarch 1, 2023End NotesEnd Notes features the professional achievements of our scholars, students, and staff. This includes recent awards, speaking engagements, and publications. |
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précisFebruary 28, 2023ActivitiesMIT-Eurasia and MIT-Ukraine Programs; Academic engagement in public policy; Starr Forums; SSP Wednesday Seminars; Exhibit showcases South Asia and MIT connections; Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar; Celebrating the life of John Tirman; MIT-Korea Program; Military fellows offer courses during IAP |
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précisFebruary 28, 2023BriefingsPouya Alimagham on the protest movement in Iran; Brazilian human rights journalist joins CIS; Energy, war, and the crisis in Ukraine; New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa |
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Analysis + OpinionFebruary 24, 2023Nuclear war theory: Continuity and changeStephen Van EveraColumbia SIPAFord International Professor of Political Science Stephen Van Evera participated in A Conference on Today’s Competitive Geopolitical Landscape – in honor of Robert Jervis, hosted by the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. He spoke on a panel about Robert Jervis' work on nuclear war theory. |
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In the NewsFebruary 21, 2023Russia suspends participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the USHere & NowWBURRussian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that his country would suspend participation in the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement with the US. Here & Now discusses what this means with Massachusetts Institute of Technology security analyst Jim Walsh. |