News + Media

	Analysis + Opinion February 22, 2022 Russia, Ukraine, and European security Barry R PosenCATO Barry Posen joined the show "Power Problems" hosted by CATO to discuss the crisis in Ukraine, the origins of the conflict, what diplomatic approaches are available, and how US strategy is pushing China and Russia together.
	Analysis + Opinion February 19, 2022 To prevent war and secure Ukraine, make Ukraine neutral Stephen Van EveraDefense Priorities Stephen Van Evera lays out key points and argues that neutrality for Ukraine offers an answer to the intensified conflict with Russia.
	Analysis + Opinion February 19, 2022 Causing crisis works Kelly M Greenhill and Joshua ShifrinsonForeign Policy Greenhill and Shifrinson discuss a common theme developing where relatively week international actors escalate tensions and create a crisis—conventional, nuclear, and/or migration—and then offer to solve the problem in exchange for international concessions.
	précis February 18, 2022 Wargaming revival at MIT Eyal Hanfling précis Feature MIT researchers have been developing the craft of wargaming since the late 1950s. Lincoln Bloomfield, a MIT professor, and other faculty affiliated with CIS were pioneers of modern wargaming technology. Today, CIS is again at the center of new developments in the methodology, pedagogy, and application of wargaming.
	précis February 18, 2022 Is an armed conflict imminent? In recent weeks it has seemed increasingly possible that Russia will invade Ukraine. But why is this threat unfolding now, and what is likely to occur? An online panel of experts convened on January 28 and warned of significant reason for concern, while searching for factors that might prevent military action or limit its consequences.
	Analysis + Opinion February 15, 2022 Ukraine: Unleashing the rhetorical dogs of war Barry R PosenJust Security Barry Posen offers insight into the crisis at the Ukraine border and what might happen with a Russian invasion.
	précis February 15, 2022 On the constitutional void in Haiti A foreign policy informed by the sense that self-governance and the pursuit of equality has been and remains a struggle in both Haiti and the United States may go some way towards bringing about a more nuanced and constructive approach to Haiti's political crisis. And it might also help us in the United States to think a little more forthrightly about our own need for constitutional reform.
	précis February 14, 2022 Briefings A look at how countries go nuclear—and why some do not; Embarking upon a leadership journey; Can the world change course on climate?; Women’s rights and rising threats to press freedom worldwide; Networking on a global scale; What’s the next chapter in Afghanistan?
	précis February 10, 2022 Activities MISTI launches career connections energy course; IAP contemporary military topics; Human rights and technology fellowships; Focus on Russia seminars offered as Starr Forums; Joint Seminar on South Asian Politics; Emile Bustani Middle East Seminar; SSP Wednesday Seminars.
	précis February 10, 2022 précis Interview: Kelly M Greenhill Kelly M Greenhill, PhD '04, joined CIS as director of the Seminar XXI Program—one of the most successful post-graduate education programs in the national security arena. She discusses her new role as director of the Seminar XXI, her current research and projects underway; and offers advice to students seeking careers in academia and policy-related fields.