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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Honduras: Prospects, Pitfalls, and Possibilities</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 20, 2009 10:46:04 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Americas Society/Council of the Americas recently hosted a discussion about the political crisis in Honduras.  <a href=\"http://www.as-coa.org/article.php?id=2029\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Harrison</a> joined in the conversation that focused on the upcoming national elections and the impact of a decision by the Honduran Congress to delay the vote on reinstating ousted President Manuel Zelaya.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">On Last Stop of Asia Tour, Obama Targets Iran, North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 20, 2009 10:38:20 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Christian Science Monitor story discusses President Obama&#8217;s trip to Asia, and <a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1119/p06s04-woap.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dean Bosworth&#8217;s upcoming visit to North Korea</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Brazil\'s Next Battlefield: Cyberspace</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 17, 2009 12:58:03 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Foreign Policy Journal op-ed, <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/opeds/Mylrea-Nov15.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Mylrea, F09</a>, outlines what it will take to &#8220;prevent future threats targeting Brazil’s critical infrastructure.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. May Wind Up Green With Envy</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 17, 2009 10:08:51 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>CNBC tapped <a href=\"http://www.cnbc.com/id/33605819\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Moomaw</a> for this story focusing on clean energy investing.  Moomaw notes, for things to improve, &#8220;cultural change may need to accompany {a change in} public policy.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Weeks Before Copenhagen, no Senate Bill</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 16, 2009 12:41:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this news story, <a href=\"http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29503.html\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Moomaw</a> comments on the likelihood of the Senate passing climate change legislation prior to the start of the international climate talks in Copenhagen this December.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Listen to the Afghan People</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 02:30:16 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/opeds/Eliot-Nov12.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Theodore L. Eliot Jr., Fletcher Dean Emeritus</a>, discusses the evolving situation in Afghanistan in this New York Times op-ed.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">China-Africa Ties</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 12:05:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1323845186&play=1\" target=\"_blank\">Ian McGuinn, F07</a>, discusses China&#8217;s financial ties with Africa in this CNBC video.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Koreas Clash at Crucial Time</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 11:22:31 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.sphere.com/2009/11/10/koreas-clash-at-crucial-time/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Lee</a> talks about the recent naval skirmish between North and South Korea in this Sphere news story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">New Undersecretary of the Air Force Nominated</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 11:12:57 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, President Obama nominated <a href=\"http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/11/airforce_undersecretary_111109w/\" target=\"_blank\">Erin Conaton, F95</a>, as the new Undersecretary of the Air Force.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Unlikely Allies</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 10:52:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.vanityfair.com/online/culture/2009/10/16/joel-richard-paul-reads-from-unlikely-allies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Joel Richard Paul, F82</a>, reads from his recent book <em>Unlikely Allies</em>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How to Turn a Terrorist into a Respectable Diplomat</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 12, 2009 10:23:34 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this article, <a href=\"http://axisoflogic.com/artman/publish/Article_57430.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Andreea C. Zugravu, F11</a>, takes a look at &#8220;Charismatic Leadership Theory.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Forgotten Front</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 09, 2009 03:35:36 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This op-ed, written by <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/opeds/Gross-Nov09.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Gross, F10</a>, outlines the need for a revamped U.S. foreign policy towards Kashmir.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Catalyzing Strategic Transformation to a Low-carbon Economy</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 09, 2009 12:44:58 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span><span>This recent paper, authored by </span></span><span><span> <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/opeds/Gallagher-Nov09.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Gallagher and Hengwei Liu</a>, </span></span>proposes a possible CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) roadmap for China.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US-NK Talks to Take Place Soon</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 09, 2009 12:03:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/11/116_55093.html\" target=\"_blank\">Korea Times story</a> reports that the US-North Korea talks will be taking place in short order.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Renewable Energy Costs, Potentials, Barriers</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 09, 2009 10:57:29 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V2W-4XK9J74-6&_user=201547&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000014058&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=201547&md5=9b1a6f851b4477cbf1983b13b9b30a36\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Moomaw</a> co-authored this article focusing on &#8220;energy policy&#8221; for Science Direct.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In Memoriam – Capt. Benjamin Sklaver: Defying Convention</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 05, 2009 11:46:31 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The life and work of <a href=\"http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.4691/pub_detail.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Sklaver, A99, F03</a>, is featured in this Family Security Matters exclusive story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Beyond Box-Ticking</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 04, 2009 03:08:18 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/inthenews/Oneil-Nov04.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Vincent O’Neil, F96</a>, discusses risk governance in this Economist Intelligence Unit report.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">America\'s Next Great Pundit Contest</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 04, 2009 10:37:13 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, <a href=\"http://views.washingtonpost.com/pundits/contestants/zeba.khan/\" target=\"_blank\">Zeba Khan, F07</a>, was selected as a finalist in The Washington Post’s “America’s Next Great Pundit” Contest.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Islamic Business Wins Academic Following</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 03, 2009 01:06:45 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Warde discusses the increasing presence of Islamic Finance in postgraduate education in this <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/education/03iht-riedislam.html?pagewanted=1&sq=Islamic%20Business%20Wins%20Academic%20Following&st=cse&scp=1\" target=\"_blank\">International Herald Tribune story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Preparing World Leaders</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 02, 2009 11:20:50 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Times of India story features <a href=\"http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/Preparing-world-leaders/articleshow/5187601.cms\" target=\"_blank\">The Fletcher School</a>, pointing to its &#8220;collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to examining the shifting geopolitical landscape,&#8221; and includes quote from Dean Bosworth, Dean Nutter and Shashi Tharoor, F76.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Calcutta Passport for Diplomacy – Shashi Tharoor, F76</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 02, 2009 11:08:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091031/jsp/nation/story_11682209.jsp\" target=\"_blank\">Shashi Tharoor, F76</a>, chatted with The Telegraph (Calcutta, India) last week to discuss foreign policy.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Terrorizing Aid to Somalia</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">November 02, 2009 10:57:11 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/11/opeds/Parke-Oct30.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy op-ed</a>, Natalie Parke, F08, examines U.S. government counterterrorism policy as it relates to humanitarian aid distribution.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">SAIC Executive Elected Chairman of NATO Industrial Advisory Group</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 29, 2009 11:07:47 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week Robert Bell, F70, was elected chairman of the NATO Industrial Advisory Group for 2010-2011.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The International Network of Crisis Mappers</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 29, 2009 11:01:10 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gotgeoint/2009/10/29/PODCAST-Patrick-Meier-Co-founder-The-International-Network-of-Crisis-Mappers-INCM\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Meier, F10</a>, was interviewed by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation this week about the mission of his International Network of Crisis Mappers.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Race to Benefit Rwandan Youth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 29, 2009 10:57:26 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.tuftsdaily.com/a-race-to-benefit-rwandan-youth-1.2043013\" target=\"_blank\">Tufts Daily story</a> announces an annual road race that raises funds for nonprofits and increases genocide awareness.  Proceeds will benefit the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village in Eastern Rwanda; the Medford Family Network, an educational and family support program; and the Welcome Project, a Somerville immigrant advocacy organization.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Annabelle T. Abaya, F03, Named New Peace advisor to President of the Philippines</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 28, 2009 11:41:31 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://opapp.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=568&Itemid=1\" target=\"_blank\">Annabelle Abaya, F03</a>, has just been appointed as the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process in the Philippines. This cabinet-rank position is the primary office that handles the peace negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the the Communist Party of the Philippines.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Tibet’s Sunset, China’s Sunrise</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 28, 2009 10:37:48 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this GlobalPost article <a href=\"http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/study-abroad/091020/tibets-sunset-chinas-sunrise\" target=\"_blank\">Galen Murton, F10</a>, looks at the evolution of the &#8220;Friendship Highway&#8221; that extends from the border of Nepal, along the Himalayas, to Lhasa, Tibet.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Economics Versus Extremism</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 26, 2009 12:21:29 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Nasr-Oct24.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Newsweek op-ed</a>, Professor Nasr posits capitalism is the key to fighting Muslim Extremism.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Home is Where the Heat is Off</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 26, 2009 11:40:45 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2009/10/25/home_is_where_the_heat_is_off/?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Moomaw</a> discusses &#8220;green home renovations&#8221; in this Boston Globe story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Protracted Displacement</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 23, 2009 01:55:45 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Wassel-Oct22.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Forced Migration Review article</a> written by Todd Wassel, F06, focuses on projecting the housing rights of IDPs in Sri Lanka.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Dollar and the Deficits</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 23, 2009 10:03:41 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Bergsten-Oct22.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fred Bergsten&#8217;s, F62, recent Foreign Affairs article</a> outlines how Washington can prevent the next financial crisis.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Dark Side of Democracy</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 21, 2009 12:53:06 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Gross-Oct20.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Gross&#8217;, F10, GlobalPost story</a> depicts the &#8220;chaos and anarchy set loose in post-conflict Nepal&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Technologies of Liberation</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 21, 2009 09:35:04 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Patrick Meier, F10, discusses his dissertation (the use of technology by governments and resistance groups) in this <a href=\"http://thetibetconnection.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Tibet Connection podcast</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Stewart Nozette: The American Who Wanted to Spy for Israel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 21, 2009 09:25:21 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Martel is quoted in this <a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1021/p02s02-usfp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Science Monitor article</a> on the former NASA scientist turned spy Stewart Nozette.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Executive Education – What Directors Need to Know</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 20, 2009 03:54:14 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Nutter discusses executive education with <a href=\"http://www.directorship.com/directors-board-return-to-campus/\" target=\"_blank\">Directorship Magazine</a>, in this recent feature story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Iranian Kurds in an Age of Globalisation – Geoffrey Gresh, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 19, 2009 03:02:17 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This article, written by <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Gresh-Oct19.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Geoffrey Gresh, F10</a>, was included in a recent edition of &#8220;Iran and the Caucasus&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Frames of Mind – Professor Salacuse</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 16, 2009 12:00:43 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Salacuse posits &#8220;good negotiations can depend on finding the right approach to the issues&#8221; in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/salacuse-Oct15.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Tufts Magazine opinion article</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">One Death in Afghanistan: Ben Sklaver’s Story , A99, F03</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 16, 2009 09:29:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1930683,00.html\" target=\"_blank\">Time Magazine feature</a> article honors the life of Ben Sklaver.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Explosive Gaza Report is Back Before UN Security Council</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 15, 2009 04:09:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hannum is quoted in this <a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1014/p02s13-usfp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Science Monitor article</a> on a report commissioned by the Human Rights Council condemning Israel&#8217;s actions during its offensive in Gaza last year.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Shashi Tharoor, F76, on The Colbert Report</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 14, 2009 03:33:59 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/inthenews/tharror-colbert-report.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Shashi Tharoor, F76</a>, visited The Colbert Report to discuss President Obama&#8217;s recently awarded Nobel Prize.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Political Revolution Goes Viral … Not So Fast – Patrick Meier, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 14, 2009 01:13:13 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Patrick Meier, F10, discusses the use of Twitter following the recent Iranian  presidential election in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/inthenews/Meier-Oct14.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Information Today news article</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Road to Stability in Afghanistan Runs Through Pakistan and India, Joshua Gross, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 14, 2009 12:43:55 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Joshua Gross, F10, discusses the keys to stability in Afghanistan in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Gross-Oct13.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Science Monitor opinion article</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Crisis Mapping Brings X-ray Style Clarity to Humanitarian Response</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 14, 2009 11:34:12 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Reuters recently reported about upcoming conference, <a href=\"http://www.alertnet.org/db/an_art/57939/2009/09/12-144735-1.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Crisis Mapping 2009</a>, which is being co-organized by Patrick Meier, F11.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea\'s Decision to Return to the Six-Party Talks – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 07, 2009 03:23:30 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/globalnews#playepisode4\" target=\"_blank\">BBC World News podcast</a>, Professor Lee examines North Korea’s recent decision to return to the six-party talks.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Moomaw Discusses Obama and Copenhagen: A December Return?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 07, 2009 02:47:53 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This New York Times &#8220;Dot Earth&#8221; blog posting includes <a href=\"http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/obama-and-copenhagen-a-december-return/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Moomaw&#8217;s thoughts</a> on President Obama&#8217;s potential return to Copenhagen to discuss climate change in December.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Send Bosworth to North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 07, 2009 02:40:54 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/6472\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy in Focus</a> article stresses the need for Dean Bosworth to visit North Korea in order to finally resolve the outstanding Korean War.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">\'One State, Two States\' – Book Review, Asher Berman, F11</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 07, 2009 12:07:24 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/opeds/Berman-Oct07.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Asher Berman, F11</a>, recently reviewed Benny Morris&#8217; new book &#8220;One State, Two States&#8221; for New Voices.org.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">2 Fletcher Students Named USIP Peace Scholars</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 07, 2009 10:51:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, the <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/10/inthenews/USIP-scholars.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">United States Institute of Peace (USIP)</a> named two Fletcher PhD students, Xanthe Ackerman, F10, and Lorenzo Vidino, F10, as Jennings Randolph Peace Scholars.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">James Warlick, F80, Tapped as Next US Ambassador to Bulgaria</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 06, 2009 05:28:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Senior Foreign Service officer <a href=\"http://www.bnr.bg/RadioBulgaria/Emission_English/News/0210B3.htm\" target=\"_blank\">James Warlick, F80</a>, has been nominated  as the new US Ambassador to Bulgaria.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">\'Fletcher Mafia\' Dominating US Diplomatic Corps</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 06, 2009 04:32:39 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This news article that ran in the <a href=\"http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2009093067978\" target=\"_blank\">Dong-A Ilbo Daily</a> points to The Fletcher School&#8217;s presence in diplomatic circles around the world.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Honduras to Restore Liberties After Criticism – Professor Glennon</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">October 06, 2009 03:20:16 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Glennon is quoted in this <a href=\"http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090928/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_honduras_coup_101\" target=\"_blank\">Associated Press article</a> that discusses the restoration of civil liberties in Honduras.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Three Decades of American Amnesia – Kjell Bergh, GMAP04</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 28, 2009 03:33:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion article written by <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Bergh-Sept28.shtml\">Kjell Bergh, GMAP04</a>, discusses the potential  benefits American consumers could glean by embracing diesel powered vehicles.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Robert D. Hormats, F66, F70, Sworn in as Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 24, 2009 10:34:34 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, <a href=\"http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/sept/129535.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Robert D. Hormats, F66, F70</a>, was sworn in as Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs.  In his new role Hormats will lead the work of the department on issues ranging from trade, energy, and aviation to bilateral relations with America&#8217;s economic partners.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Nation-less Airline Brand on Radar – Carlos Grau Tanner, F93</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 23, 2009 10:31:35 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/09/21/stories/2009092150170500.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Carlos Grau Tanner, F93</a>, discusses international flight operations in this interview with Business Line.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Nasr on The Daily Show</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 23, 2009 10:01:49 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/nasr-daily-show/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Nasr</a> visited The Daily Show last night to discuss the importance of the middle class in Iran.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">What\'s at Stake in Copenhagen – Professor Gallagher</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 23, 2009 09:19:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In a recent interview with PRI’s “The World”, <a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/2009/09/22/climate-change-meeting/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Gallagher</a> notes that President Obama needs the support of the U.S. Senate in order to effectively negotiate climate change issues internationally.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Muslim Americans Missing From the Political Fray – Zeba Khan, 07</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 22, 2009 03:55:21 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Khan-Sept22.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Huffington Post op-ed</a>, Zeba Khan, F07, posits &#8220;until Muslim Americans claim their seat at the political table, they will continue to be vulnerable to slurs and misperceptions and their many contributions and service to the US will go unnoticed.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Clock is Ticking on Copenhagen Climate Treaty – Professor Sims Gallagher</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 22, 2009 11:48:40 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113036276\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Sims Gallagher</a> discusses China&#8217;s role in the upcoming Copenhagen climate treaty negotiations in this NPR story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Why Afghanistan is Not Vietnam – Joshua Gross, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 22, 2009 10:25:36 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Hill recently published an opinion article written by <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Gross-Sept22.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Gross, F10</a>, which discusses the need for &#8220;a comprehensive transition plan&#8221; in Afghanistan prior to U.S. withdrawal.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Women\'s Work – Leigh Nolan, F10 (PhD Candidate)</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 21, 2009 01:41:14 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.nafsa.org/publication.sec/periodicals/international_educator_1/\" target=\"_blank\">International Educator Magazine story</a>, Leigh Nolan discusses how women &#8211; in both education and the workplace &#8211; are bringing beneficial changes across the Middle East.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Farah Pandith, F95, Sworn in as Special Envoy to Muslim Communities</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 21, 2009 11:16:58 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week <a href=\"http://www.indiawest.com/readmore.aspx?id=1458&sid=1\" target=\"_blank\">Farah Pandith, F95</a>, was sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the nation’s first-ever special representative to Muslim communities around the world.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Diplomacy Opens a Portal to Profit – Professor Henrikson</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 21, 2009 09:14:14 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Henrikson is quoted in this <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2009/09/21/diplomacy_becomes_a_portal_to_profits_in_bostons_leading_edge_consulates/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Globe story</a> that discusses the growth and nature of  foreign consulates in the Boston area.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Peace and Prosperity in Palestine – Michael Mylrea, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 18, 2009 10:33:47 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Mylrea-Sept18.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Arab News op-ed</a>, Michael Mylrea, F09, calls for a new security paradigm to provide transparency and measure progress in the Middle East.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Costs of US Withdrawal Outweigh Benefits – Joshua Gross, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 17, 2009 10:00:42 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2009/09/17/costs_of_us_withdrawal_outweigh_benefits/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Globe Letter to the Editor</a>, Joshua Gross, F10, questions the costs associated with a potential US withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Middle East Peace Effort\'s Missing Key: Female Negotiators – Rachel Brown, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 16, 2009 03:01:08 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Brown-Sept16.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Science Monitor op-ed</a>, written by Rachel Brown, F10, argues that male and female politicians alike<br /> must sit at the negotiation table in order to transform the Israeli-Palestinian discourse.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pilfering the Peace: The Nexus Between Corruption and Peacebuilding</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 16, 2009 09:59:23 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Uvin, Professor Church, Kirby Reilling, F09, Daniel Friedman, F09, Matt Herbert, F10, and Amy Margolies, F09, all contributed to this issue of the <a href=\"http://www.life-peace.org/default2.asp?xid=322\" target=\"_blank\">New Routes Journal</a> focusing on &#8220;the nexus between corruption and peace building.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Bicycle Built For Two – Charles Scott, F94</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 15, 2009 03:40:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/features/a-bicycle-built-for-two.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fletcher Feature</a> details the 2,900 mile journey Charles Scott, F94, and his son Sho (age 8) took this summer.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In 40 Years Time: Top Indian Official Due Tomorrow – Shashi Tharoor, F76</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 15, 2009 03:35:19 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, <a href=\"http://theinquirer.com.lr/story.php?record_id=1755&sub=14\" target=\"_blank\">Shashi Tharoor, F76</a>, is planning to meet with Liberian government officials later this week.  Tharoor will be the first senior official of the Indian Government to visit Liberia in 40 years.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique – Leslie Rowe, F82</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 15, 2009 10:43:20 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>President Obama announced the appointment of several individuals to key administration posts this week including <a href=\"http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-9/11/09/\" target=\"_blank\">Leslie Rowe, F82</a>, who will become the new Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Lessons From Nicaragua (on Making Friends With the Left) – Professor Harrison</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 15, 2009 10:11:02 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Harrison-Sept15.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Times opinion article</a> Professor Harrison takes a look at the United States&#8217; current posture in the Honduran crisis and compares it to similar foreign policy issues surrounding Nicaragua during the Carter administration.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Making History in Person: A View From Azerbaijan – Elin Suleymanov, F04</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 14, 2009 02:33:17 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Elin Suleymanov, F04, looks at Azerbaijan and the principle of gender equality in politics in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/suleymanov-Sept14.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Huffington Post opinion article</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Protecting Critical US Energy Infrastructure From Cyberwarfare – Michael Mylrea, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 14, 2009 02:26:13 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Mylrea-Sept14.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy Journal op-ed</a>, Michael Mylrea, F09, examines new threats that are emerging from cyberspace to target US energy infrastructure.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Somaliland Faces a Tipping Point – Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 11, 2009 11:21:34 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Jamie Lynn De Coster examines the hardships facing Somaliland as it strives to become an independent state in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/DeCoster-Sept11.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">World Politics Review op-ed</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Middle Class Can Transform Muslim World – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 11, 2009 10:54:18 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112739893\" target=\"_blank\">NPR interview</a>, Professor Nasr explains that the middle class transformed the modern West, and it can transform the Muslim world as well.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Rep. Hodes Searches for Clarity on Afghanistan – Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 11, 2009 09:53:04 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Martel spoke with the <a href=\"http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090911/FRONTPAGE/909110302/1001/NEWS01\" target=\"_blank\">Concord Monitor</a> this week about how US involvement in Afghanistan may effect the 2010 elections.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Diplomatic Impact – James. B. Foley, F82, Jonathan Addleton, F82, Omar Samad, GMAP06</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 09, 2009 03:18:11 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/features/Diplomatic-Impact.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fletcher Feature</a> highlights the recent appointments of three Fletcher graduates.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Turning Around on Wall Street – David Abraham, F03</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 08, 2009 04:07:51 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Abraham-Sept08.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Times op-ed</a>, David Abraham discusses the financial industry&#8217;s image after the economic crisis.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Says Uranium Program Near Completion – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 04, 2009 09:40:52 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>North Korea announced Friday that its process of enriching uranium is nearly complete. Dean Bosworth discusses the evolving situation on the Korean peninsula in this <a href=\"http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_nkorea_nuclear\" target=\"_blank\">Associated Press news story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Response to Climate Depot\'s Distortions – Andrew Freedman, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 03, 2009 03:28:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Freedman-Sept03.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post opinion article</a>, Andrew Freedman defends a recent blog post he authored that focuses on climate and energy policy.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. Envoy for North Korea to Travel to Asia – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 03, 2009 03:04:04 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said that envoy<a href=\"http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/09/02/general-us-us-nkorea_6842922.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Stephen Bosworth</a> was leaving Wednesday for Asia &#8220;to explore how best to convince North Korea that it must live up to its obligations&#8221; and abandon its nuclear programs.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Forces of Fortune – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 03, 2009 01:08:34 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Nasr-Sept02.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Nasr&#8217;s new book, <em>Forces of Fortune</em></a>, presents &#8220;a paradigm-changing revelation that will transform the understanding of the Muslim world at large.&#8221;</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Tighter Net: Strengthening the Proliferation Security Initiative – Emma Belcher, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 02, 2009 03:46:39 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In a new <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Belcher-Sept02.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Lowy Institute Policy Brief</a>, entitled &#8216;A Tighter Net: Strengthening the Proliferation Security Initiative&#8217;, non-proliferation scholar Emma Belcher urges practical steps for WMD non-proliferation at sea.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Red, White & Bold: The New American Century – Carl Delfeld, F89</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 02, 2009 02:48:45 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Delfeld-Sept02.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Carl Delfeld&#8217;s new book</a>, &#8220;Red, White & Bold: The New American Century&#8221;, takes aim at renewing America’s prosperity and global leadership while pointing the way forward for the Republican Party.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">From Ghana to The Fletcher School – Theo Yakah, F10, and Professor Hannum</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 02, 2009 01:57:26 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/features/yakah-hannum.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fletcher Feature</a> profiles Theo Yakah&#8217;s journey from Ghana to The Fletcher School.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Texting Cash – Matt Herbert, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 01, 2009 03:29:39 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>As a follow up to the recent Center for Emerging Market Enterprises conference, &#8220;M-Banking 2009: Balancing Regulation and Innovation&#8221;, <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/09/opeds/Herbert_September1.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Herbert, F10, was interviewed by the GlobalPost</a>. The conversation centered on m-banking trends in developing nations and what the future holds for the rapidly evolving, mobile money sector.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Relationship Between Inventory and Financial Performance in Manufacturing Companies – Professor Weiss</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">September 01, 2009 02:47:47 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/opeds/Weiss_August2009.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">2009 study</a>, conducted by Professor Weiss, examines the relationship between inventory and financial performance in manufacturing companies.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Is Paul Wolfowitz for Real? – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 31, 2009 12:09:20 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2009/08/27/why_paul_wolfowitz_should_get_real?page=0,4\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy piece</a>, four writers &#8211; Stephen M. Walt, David J. Rothkopf, Daniel W. Drezner, and Steve Clemons &#8211; weigh in on Paul Wolfowitz&#8217;s critique of realism and U.S. President Barack Obama.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Assessing the Department of Homeland Security — Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 31, 2009 11:03:47 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/washington/news.aspx?id=139445\" target=\"_blank\">Medill News Report</a> examines how the Department of Homeland Security is performing under the new administration.  Professor Martel was tapped for the story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">From a Child Development Degree to Ill-Gotten Defense Contracts – Professor Salacuse</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 31, 2009 11:00:29 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2009/08/27/government/246spawar082609.txt\" target=\"_blank\">Voice of San Diego article</a> quotes Professor Salacuse on the possible causes of corruption in government.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. Special Envoy Will not go to North Korea if he Visits Asia – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 27, 2009 03:40:13 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE57Q4Z520090827\" target=\"_blank\">Reuters story</a> confirms that special envoy Dean Bosworth will not be heading to North Korea if he visits Asia in September, contrary to recent reports.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Ain’t No Sunshine – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 27, 2009 03:35:45 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/opeds/Lee_August24.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy op-ed</a>, Professor Lee discusses the late Kim Dae-jung&#8217;s life and legacy.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Restoring Indonesia\'s Mangroves – Janot Mendler de Suarez, F98</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 26, 2009 03:56:12 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Janot Mendler de Suarez, F98, was featured on <a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/2009/08/04/restoring-mangroves-in-indonesia/\" target=\"_blank\">PRI&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221;</a> earlier this month.  She discussed her work with Indonesia&#8217;s Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs and the Indonesia Red Cross / Red Crescent on mangrove restoration in Manado, North Sulawesi.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Global Insights: Russia Refines Cyber Warfare Strategies</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 26, 2009 01:32:00 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/article.aspx?id=4218\" target=\"_blank\">World Politics Review article</a>, which discusses cyber warfare strategies, notes that The Fletcher School is affiliated with the U.S. Cyber-Consequences Unit.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Smoking may Worsen Malnutrition in Developing Nations – Professor Block and Dean Webb (Friedman School)</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 26, 2009 11:16:38 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>A <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/opeds/Block_August26.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">new study conducted by Professor Block and Dean Webb</a> (Friedman School) finds that &#8220;smokers in rural Indonesia finance their habit by dipping into the family food budget—ultimately resulting in poorer nutrition for their children&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Invites Obama Envoys for Talks – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 25, 2009 10:29:47 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/25/world/AP-AS-Koreas-Tension.html?_r=3&scp=1&sq=stephen%20bosworth&st=cse\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times article</a>, citing a JoongAng Ilbo daily (Seoul) report, states that North Korea has invited Stephen Bosworth, special envoy to North Korea, and chief nuclear negotiator Sung Kim to visit the communist nation in what would be the first nuclear negotiations between the two countries during Obama&#8217;s presidency.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">America Cannot Resolve Global Imbalances on Its Own – Fred Bergsten, F62</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 24, 2009 02:46:35 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/opeds/Bergsten_August19.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Times op-ed</a>, Fred Bergsten, F62, discusses the Obama administration&#8217;s mandate that that the US will not continue to be the world’s consumer and importer of last resort.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Building the Rule of Law in Haiti: New Laws for a New Era</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 24, 2009 02:22:01 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/opeds/Aucoin_August.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">United States Institute of Peace report</a>, &#8220;Building the Rule of Law in Haiti: New Laws for a New Era,&#8221; authors Hans Joerg Albrecht, Louis Aucoin and Vivienne O’Connor examine the shortcomings of the current criminal laws and opportunities to reform the criminal code.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US, South Korea to Keep Enforcing Sanctions on North Korea – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 24, 2009 12:04:12 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jjz-1FsdSMQjYDWp3qoa60B4b_jwD9A9B8V81\" target=\"_blank\">Associated Press news story</a> reports that Dean Bosworth was part of a 10-member delegation, sent by President Obama, to attend the funeral of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung on Sunday.   It also notes that South Korea and the United States are showing &#8220;no immediate signs of easing pressure&#8221; on North Korea despite a series of overtures by the communist nation.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Long Tradition – UAE Certificate Training Program 2009</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 24, 2009 11:21:36 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/features/a-long-tradition.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fletcher Feature</a> highlights a recent training program in which ten, high-ranking officials from the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) of the United Arab Emirates participated in an intensive, ten-week training session focusing on international relations and security studies at The Fletcher School.</p> <p>The program, now in its second year, culminated in a graduation ceremony on August 12th.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, F93, Nominated for the Position of Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 20, 2009 01:56:40 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The <em>Financial Times</em> reported this week that <a href=\"http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d3987036-8ab9-11de-ad08-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1\" target=\"_blank\">Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, F93,</a> has been nominated for the position of Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Obama Reaches out to Islamist Parties in Pakistan – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 19, 2009 03:20:28 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Nasr is quoted in this <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE57I0LO20090819\" target=\"_blank\">Reuters news story</a> about President Obama&#8217;s recent outreach &#8220;some of Pakistan&#8217;s most fervent Islamist and anti-American parties&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Check out the new Fares Center for Mediterranean Studies Facebook Page!</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 19, 2009 03:09:15 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fares-Center-for-Eastern-Mediterranean-Studies/113402262511#/pages/Fares-Center-for-Eastern-Mediterranean-Studies/113402262511?ref=mf\" target=\"_blank\">The Fares Center Facebook Page</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Book Review: Why Iceland? – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 19, 2009 03:05:00 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574357172191415680.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Wall Street Journal</em> book review</a>, penned by Professor Drezner, takes a look &#8220;the saga of Iceland&#8217;s boom and bust&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Sculptor Creates a Curious Collection of Mythic Proportions – Hilary Scott, F87, F92</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 17, 2009 02:54:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Boston.com story examines the &#8220;Beyond Belief: The Curious Collection of Professor Rufus Excalibur Bell&#8221; exhibit (created by Hilary Scott, F87, F92) at the Higgins Armory Museum.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Najam Awarded Civil Decoration by President of Pakistan</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 17, 2009 11:12:14 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://pakistaniat.com/2009/08/14/adil-najam-sitara-imtiaz/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Najam</a> has been awarded one of Pakistan’s highest civilian decorations, the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence), by the President of Pakistan for his contribution and public service in the field of environment, development and public policy.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Driving Home the Biofuels Conundrum – Ari Axelrod</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 14, 2009 04:00:30 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Axelrod_August14.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. News & World Report op-ed</a>, CEME Corporate Fellow Ari Axelrod outlines the existing US Biofuel conundrum.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Life, Death and the Taliban: Blowback – Professor Jalal</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 12, 2009 04:24:01 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Afghanistan-Pakistan/idUSTRE5794CK20090810?sp=true\" target=\"_blank\">Reuters news story</a>, Professor Jalal discusses the &#8220;culture of fear&#8221; created by the Taliban in both Pakistan and Afghanistan.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Paul Biya’s Regime is one of the Most Corrupt in the World – David Chalude, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 12, 2009 12:26:19 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Chalude_August11.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">iCi CEMAC op-ed</a> discusses the controversial rule of Cameroon&#8217;s President, Paul Biya.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Advocates for Peace – Summer 2009</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 12, 2009 12:05:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/08/features/advocates-for-peace.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Fletcher Feature</a> takes a look at ten current students&#8217; summer internship experience.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Time to Stop Meddling in Somalia – Natalie Parke, F08</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 10, 2009 11:05:52 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this<a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Parke_August10.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"> World Politics Review op-ed</a>, Natalie Parke, F08, takes a look at U.S. policy toward the evolving Somali state.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Bali is Reaching a Crossroads – Anak Agung Gde Agung, F73</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 10, 2009 10:37:49 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Agung_August09.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Jakarta Post op-ed</a>, Anak Agung Gde Agung, F73, explains why a recent &#8220;rejection by the Bali administration to relocate 10 Komodo dragons from their natural habitat&#8221; may be a sign that the government is starting to preserve and enhance the special cultures, traditions and natural environment of Bali.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A New Strategy In Afghanistan – Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 10, 2009 09:40:52 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Martel recently spoke with NPR about the Obama administration&#8217;s &#8220;new strategy&#8221; for dealing with Afghanistan.  The discussion centered on whether this new strategy can succeed and what it could mean for the future of the region.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nhpr.org/node/26200\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Martel&#8217;s NPR podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">King of the Sting – Professor Warde</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 07, 2009 11:57:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this<a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Warde_August2009.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"> Le Monde Diplomatique op-ed</a>, Professor Warde chronicles the life and schemes of Carlo Ponzi.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">New Permanent Representative of Thailand to the UN Presents Credentials – Norachit Sinhaseni, F78</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 07, 2009 11:21:21 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, new <a href=\"http://www.isria.com/pages/5_August_2009_71.php\" target=\"_blank\">Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, Norachit Sinhaseni</a>, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How Clinton\'s Trip Will Impact Relations With North Korea – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 07, 2009 10:36:04 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>New England Cable News (NECN) visited the Fletcher campus this week to chat with Professor Lee about Bill Clinton&#8217;s humanitarian efforts in North Korea.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.necn.com/Boston/World/2009/08/05/How-Clintons-trip-will-impact/1249507535.html\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Lee&#8217;s NECN interview.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The US Will Lose its Battle in Cyberspace Without a Leader at the Helm – Michael Mylrea, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 05, 2009 05:10:43 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Mylrea_Aug05.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Foreign Policy Journal op-ed</a>, written by Michael Mylrea, F09, centers on the need for a US &#8220;Cyber Czar&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Electoral Reform in Lebanon – Benedetta Berti, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 05, 2009 05:06:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Benedetta Berti, F10, recently penned this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Berti_Aug05.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">op-ed</a>, focusing on electoral reform in Lebanon, for The Mideast Monitor.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Executive Education Goes Hybrid – Dean Nutter</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 04, 2009 04:02:03 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://magazine.continental.com/200908-ss-executive-ed\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Continental Magazine</em> feature story</a>, Dean Nutter discusses the GMAP program and the benefits of combining residencies and internet mediated study.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Special Edition – Reviewed by Philip Seib</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 03, 2009 10:26:24 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, Philip Seib (Director of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy) reviewed <a href=\"http://uscpublicdiplomacy.com/index.php/research/book_reviews_detail/the_fletcher_forum_of_world_affairs/\" target=\"_blank\">The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Special Edition</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Solar Express – Professor Moomaw</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">August 03, 2009 10:05:29 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Moomaw is quoted in this <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2009/08/02/solar_express/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Boston Globe</em> article</a> that features the newly completed &#8220;Curio House&#8221; which will compete in the 2009 Solar Decathlon, a contest sponsored by the US Department of Energy.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Islamic Finance and Mobile Banking: Could, Would, Should – Matt Herbert, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 31, 2009 10:32:41 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Matt Herbert, F10, discusses the relationship between Islamic Finance and Mobile Banking in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Herbert_July30.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Huffington Post op-ed</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Reflections on Race – Professor Harrison</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 31, 2009 09:59:35 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/harrison_July30.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Christian Science Monitor</em> op-ed</a>, Professor Harrison and two other writers, share experiences in their lives that shaped their views on race.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Why Arroyo Seeks an Obama Audience – W.Scott Thompson, Professor Emeritus</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 30, 2009 02:30:56 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=107689973847&h=FozDU&u=mFI6f&ref=mf\" target=\"_blank\">New Straits Times op-ed</a> examines why the 14th president of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo, is looking for an audience with President Obama.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Globalization – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 30, 2009 02:27:56 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This posting from <a href=\"http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/category/wordpress_category/globalization\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Drezner&#8217;s <em>Foreign Policy</em> blog</a> focuses on &#8220;globalization&#8221; and discusses the European success of Starbucks.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Children of Corcovado – Jill Van den Brule, F02</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 28, 2009 03:53:50 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this op-ed which ran in <em>Elle Magazine</em> (Italy), Van den Brule shares her passions for travel, documentary film-making endeavors and recent battles to protect the rights of children. In 2008, she traveled across 5 continents over 3 months with Patricia Nagy, freelance photographer, and Bruno Gex, director and cameraman. Together they produced and edited 5 short films for a conference attended by over 100 ministers of education to develop strategies for getting excluded children around the world into school.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/pdf/VanDenBrule_July28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Van den Brule&#8217;s <em>Elle Magazine</em> op-ed</a> <img alt=\"PDF\" src=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/global_imgs/pdficon_small.gif\" title=\"PDF\" class=\"alignnone\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\"style=\"border:0px;\" /></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">With Unrest in Swat, Landowners Remain in Exile – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 28, 2009 10:00:20 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/world/asia/28swat.html?_r=1&hp\" target=\"_blank\"><em>New York Times</em> story</a>, Professor Nasr discusses the reluctance of the landowners to return to the Swat Valley.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">It\'s All About Music, Man… – Kiat Sittheeamorn, GMAP03</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 27, 2009 01:38:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span class=\"date\">July 27, 2009</span></p> <p>This profile piece from the <em>Bangkok Post</em> takes a look at Democrat Party list MP Kiat Sittheeamorn&#8217;s &#8220;part-time&#8221; hobby.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/music/20965/it-all-about-music-man\" target=\"_blank\">Kiat Sittheeamorn in the Bangkok Post.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Inflaming Honduras – Edward Schumacher-Matos, F72</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 27, 2009 12:15:53 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Schumacher_July26.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Edward Schumacher-Matos&#8217; <em>Washington Post</em> op-ed</a> focuses on the evolving political situation in Honduras.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Palestinian Civil War: Fatah vs. Fatah – Mohammed J. Herzallah, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 27, 2009 11:58:27 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Herzallah_July23.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Newsweek</em> op-ed</a>, Mohammed J. Herzallah, F10, suggests that &#8220;the real fight among Palestinians isn&#8217;t between Hamas and Fatah; it&#8217;s between Fatah and Fatah&#8221;.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Watch out for an Iranian Backlash – Joshua Gleis, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 23, 2009 02:31:38 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Gleis_July23.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Science Monitor op-ed</a> penned by Joshua Gleis, F09, that suggests Western states should be prepared for what the Iranian regime might do next.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Africa\'s Turn for Economic Growth May Continue Amid Global Economic Crisis – Professor Aker</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 22, 2009 04:22:06 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this PBS story, <a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/blog/africas-turn-for-economic-growth-may-continue-amid-global-economic-crisis/5225/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Aker&#8217;s research</a> links cell phones to improved trader and consumer welfare in Africa.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Target Pyongyang\'s Palace Economy – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 21, 2009 11:45:10 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Lee_July20.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Lee&#8217;s op-ed</a>, which ran this week in the Far Eastern Economic Review, discusses a &#8220;comprehensive policy of financial sanctions&#8221; as a way of dealing with North Korea&#8217;s continued aggression.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Fletcher Grad Tapped for State Post – Robert D. Hormats, F66</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 21, 2009 11:13:02 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Boston Globe reported this week that Robert D. Hormats, F66, has been selected by President Obama as the new Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/07/tufts_grad_tapp.html\" target=\"_blank\">Hormats presidential appointment.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Long March in Honor of Loved One – Erica Murray</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 17, 2009 04:12:43 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In an effort to raise money and awareness about Leukemia, Josh Newton will honor his late girlfriend, Erica Murray, by hiking the Long Trail and climbing Mounts Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.willistonobserver.com/index.php/Long-march-in-honor-of-loved-one-7/16/09.html\" target=\"_blank\">Josh and Erica in the Williston Observer.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The False Hegemon – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 16, 2009 01:49:57 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><a href=\"http://www.nationalinterest.org/Article.aspx?id=21858\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Drezner&#8217;s <em>National Interest</em> op-ed</a>, examines America&#8217;s evolving role in global politics.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Cyber Security – Michael Mylrea, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 15, 2009 10:57:04 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Michael Mylrea, spoke with the <em>Wisconsin Eye</em> this week about cyber terrorism, cyber policy and government/priviate sector cooperation.</p> <p><a href=\"http://wisconsineye.com/wisEye_programming/ARCHIVES-pwi.html#2363\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Mylrea&#8217;s cyber terrorism interview.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">H.E. Judge Joyce Aluoch, GMAP08, Receives the CareerNation Africa Brain Gain Award</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 14, 2009 04:41:34 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Aluoch was selected for the award based on her leadership in training of judges and magistrates in the provision of regional and international human rights instruments, and her work promoting the rights of the child, as chair of the African Union Committee of Experts on the Rights of the Child.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/54024/\" target=\"_blank\">Joyce Alouch receives Africa Brain Gain Award.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Perspectives on Iran – Patrick Meier, F10, and Joshua Gleis, F05, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 14, 2009 02:38:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Patrick Meier and Joshua Gleis spoke with Tufts E-News last week to discuss some of the most surprising elements of the recent events in Iran, and what they felt the media has not addressed.</p> <p><a href=\"http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1563/2009/07/13/PerspectivesonIran\" target=\"_blank\">Meier and Gleis&#8217; E-News interview.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Nuke Attack Threats to Nation Plentiful, Defense Analysts Say</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 13, 2009 04:51:02 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article, Professor Pfaltzgraff considers North Korea&#8217;s offensive firepower and US defenses.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/world/s_633302.html\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Pfaltzgraff quoted in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Obama Needs to be Bold on Trade – Fred Bergsten, F62</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 13, 2009 04:14:27 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Fred Bergsten, F62, discusses the Obama Administration&#8217;s need to address US international trade policy sooner rather than later in this <a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Bergsten_June23.shtml\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Financial Times</em> op-ed</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Inside the Ring – Professor Pfaltzgraff</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 09, 2009 04:11:21 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this story, <a href=\"http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/09/inside-the-ring-75814142/?page=4\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Pfaltzgraff</a> is listed as a member of the New Deterrent Working Group, an informal group of security specialists challenging President Barack Obama&#8217;s proposal to eliminate nuclear weapons.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Bubble 1, Obama Staffers 0 – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 09, 2009 09:52:41 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In a recent blog post on ForeignPolicy.com, Professor Drezner discusses the concept of a <a href=\"http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/07/08/bubble_1_obama_staffers_0\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Presidential Bubble&#8221; </a>which cuts Obama off from the rest of the real world.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Independence Day – Alan Henrikson</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 06, 2009 01:50:18 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Voice of America tapped Professor Henrikson about &#8220;American world leadership&#8221;, its origin, evolution and continuation for a recent story.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.voanews.com/korean/2009-07-03-voa19.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Henrikson and American world leadership (in Korean).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Nominee for Ambassador to Mongolia – Jonathan Addleton, F82</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 06, 2009 11:37:16 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, President Obama announced his intent to nominate <a href=\"http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2009/07/another_chicagoan_fay_hartog-l.html\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Addleton</a> as Ambassador to Mongolia.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Seasonal Hunger Devastating and Under-recognized – Bapu Vaitla, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 06, 2009 11:22:35 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Bapu Vaitla co-authored a recently published article about the global problem of seasonal hunger, which often occurs in the months preceding the annual harvest.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629211807.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Bapu Vaitla in ScienceDaily.com.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">New Envoy Pledges to be a Good Listener – Farah Pandith, F95</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 06, 2009 11:09:18 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hess chatted with <em>The National</em> (Abu Dhabi), about Farah Pandith&#8217;s recent appointment as US Special Representative to Muslim Communities.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090703/FOREIGN/707029864/1014/NEWS\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Hess on Farah Pandith&#8217;s appointment.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Burundi: Life After Violence – A People\'s Story of Burundi – Dean Uvin</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 01, 2009 03:13:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In June, AllAfrica.com ran a listing of Dean Uvin&#8217;s recent book, Burundi: Life after Violence &#8211; A People&#8217;s Story of Burundi.</p> <p><a href=\"http://allafrica.com/stories/200906300815.html\" target=\"_blank\">Burundi: Life after Violence.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The China Card – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 01, 2009 09:51:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Boswroth is quoted in this National Interest Online story that discusses China&#8217;s influence in Pyongyang.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nationalinterest.org/Article.aspx?id=21766\">Dean Bowsworth in the National Interest.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pull Back, No Matter What – Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">July 01, 2009 08:54:56 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <em>USA Today</em> opinion article, Professor Martel outlines the argument for withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq on schedule.</p> <p><a href=\"http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/07/opposing-view-pull-back-no-matter-what.html\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Martel in <em>USA Today</em>.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">For a Post in Europe, a Renaissance Admiral – James Stavridis, F83</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 30, 2009 07:49:56 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>New York Times</em> profile piece takes a look at Adm. James G. Stavridis&#8217; career to date, and outlines his new responsibilities as the American and NATO commander in Europe.</p> <p>James Stavridis, F83, profiled in <em>The New York Times</em>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Voters\' Rebellion Highlights Iran\'s Divide With Arab World – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 29, 2009 02:44:57 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Nasr  discusses how &#8220;Iran has spread its influence and control into traditionally Arab areas&#8221; in this <em>Toronto Star</em> article.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/658109\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Nasr quoted in the Toronto Star.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Helping the Global Family – Karel Zelenka, F69</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 29, 2009 11:13:35 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Fletcher graduate Karel Zelenka recently received the Tufts Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award for his work in international relief and development.</p> <p>Read the <a href=\"http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1557/2009/06/29/HelpingtheGlobalFamily\" target=\"_blank\">Tufts E-News story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Regulate Not Strangulate Media – Zahid F. Ebrahim, F93</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 26, 2009 02:54:37 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this opinion piece, Zahid F. Ebrahim, F93, argues that &#8220;a rational and effective code of conduct which regulates not strangulates the media (in Pakistan) is the need of the hour&#8221;.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Ebrahim_May31.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Zahid Ebrahim examines the media in Pakistan.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Challenges and Opportunities of Gender Equality in Development – Marcia Greenberg, F91</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 26, 2009 02:51:54 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Marcia Greenberg penned this op-ed for World Politics Review that focuses on challenges and accomplishments in gender equality.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Greenberg_June23.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Marcia Greenberg and gender equality.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Farah Pandith, F95, Appointed US Special Representative to Muslim Communities</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 25, 2009 03:25:59 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the appointment of Farah Pandith, F95, as United States&#8217; Special Representative to Muslim communities.  Pandith will be in charge of a new office that is responsible for outreaching to Muslims around the world.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/25/AR2009062503375.html\" target=\"_blank\">Farah Pandith, F95, appointed US Special Representative to Muslim communities.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Newly-minted Lawyers Struggle to Find Jobs – Ian Pilarczyk</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 25, 2009 12:34:29 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Ian Pilarczyk spoke with United Press International (UPI) recently about the struggles new lawyers are facing in the job market.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.upiu.com/articles/newly-minted-lawyers-struggle-to-find-jobs\" target=\"_blank\">Ian Pilarczyk quoted in UPI.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Colombia and Mexico, Gloria M. Grandolini, F89</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 25, 2009 11:14:53 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, the World Bank appointed Gloria M. Grandolini, F89, new Country Director for Colombia and Mexico. Grandolini will be based in Mexico City and her appointment will be effective September 14th, 2009.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.webnewswire.com/node/459788\" target=\"_blank\">Grandolini, F89, appointed New Country Director by World Bank.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">With Iran Crisis, Twitter\'s Youth is Over – Patrick Meier, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 22, 2009 04:38:13 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Patrick Meier, F10, chatted with CNET News recently about Twitter&#8217;s maturation and its role in the Iranian presidential election protests.</p> <p><a href=\"http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10267946-36.html\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Meier, F10, quoted in CNET News.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">James B. Foley, F82, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 22, 2009 01:53:41 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This month President Obama announced several new administration posts, and nominated James. B. Foley, F82, for Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-6-19-09/\" target=\"_blank\">James Foley, F82, nominated for Ambassadorship.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Tech-Savvy Protesters Battle Iranian Government in Cyberspace</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 19, 2009 03:56:47 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Voice of America news story, Professor Drezner discusses Iranian authorities&#8217; attempts to block communication in the wake of last week&#8217;s presidential election results.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-06-18-voa44.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Drezner quoted in Voice of America.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Twitter Streams Break Iran News Dam – Patrick Meier, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 18, 2009 11:51:20 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Yahoo.com story discusses Twitter&#8217;s role in the aftermath of Iran&#8217;s recent presidential election.   Patrick Meier, F10, and his blog iRevolution are referenced in the article.</p> <p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5654937\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Meier quoted on Yahoo.com.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">What Happens Next in Iran? – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 15, 2009 10:15:31 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In his Foreign Policy blog, Professor Drezner discusses the allegations of election fraud in Iran&#8217;s recent presidential election.</p> <p><a href=\"http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/06/15/what_happens_next_in_iran\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Drezner&#8217;s blog post.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Doing Business in a Multicultural World – Cly Aramian, F82</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 12, 2009 10:54:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Cly Aramian, F82, recently authored a report for the UN Alliance of Civilizations and the UN Global Compact entitled &#8220;Doing Business in a Multicultural World: Challenges and Opportunities&#8221;.  The report outlines cross-cultural issues faced by business today and offers best practices for contributing to intercultural understanding and dialogue.</p> <p>Read the full report, <a href=\"http://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/news_events/9.1_news_archives/2009_04_07/DBMW_Final_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Doing Business in a Multicultural World</a>. </p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Remarks From the Korea Society Annual Dinner – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 11, 2009 10:49:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>On Tuesday, June 9th, Dean Bosworth spoke at the Korea Society Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C.   He offered a vision for Northeast Asia that is at once peaceful, prosperous, cooperative and secure, while emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration with U.S. allies and partners in the region.</p> <p>Read the <a href=\"http://www.state.gov/p/eap/rls/rm/2009/06/124567.htm\" target=\"_blank\">transcript of Dean Bosworth&#8217;s speech</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Claims on U.S. Aggression \'Groundless\'</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 10, 2009 09:13:12 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this CNN.com story, Dean Bosworth discusses the escalating situation on the Korean Peninsula and the continuing efforts to bring North Korea back to the six-party talks.</p> <p><a href=\"http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/10/us.northkorea/\" target=\"_blank\">Dean Bosworth quoted in CNN.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Joshua Gleis, F05</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 09, 2009 02:19:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Earlier this week, President Obama spoke strongly in support of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Joshua Gleis, F05, joined CBS&#8217; &#8220;Fast Draw&#8221; television program to discuss the topic.</p> <p>Watch the <a href=\"http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5073156n%3fsource=search_video\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Gleis &#8220;Fast Draw&#8221; video segment</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Sentencing of U.S. Journalists Adds to Tension With North Korea – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 09, 2009 08:42:06 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Lee spoke with PBS this week, addressing North Korea&#8217;s detainment of U.S. journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee.  A North Korean court convicted the two U.S. reporters of entering the country illegally Monday and sentenced them to 12 years in a labor camp.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/jan-june09/northkorea_06-08.html\" target=\"_blank\">Video and transcripts from Professor Lee&#8217;s PBS interview.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Muslim Reaction to President Obama\'s Cairo Address – Professor Nasr</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 09, 2009 08:30:18 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this PBS video, Professor Vali Nasr addresses President Barack Obama&#8217;s recent speech to the Muslim world. Nasr says that on the whole, the reaction of the Muslim people was very positive.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/june-5-2009/muslim-reaction-to-obama%E2%80%99s-address/3212/\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Nasr&#8217;s video interview on PBS.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea to See Need for Talks, U.S. Officials Say</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 03, 2009 12:14:21 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Bloomberg.com news story examines the evolving situation on the Korean Peninsula, and efforts to bring North Korea back into the six-party talks.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=ajPMy3TUiStQ&refer=japan\" target=\"_blank\">Dean Bosworth quoted in Bloomberg.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Prepares Trial for American Reports – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 03, 2009 12:10:29 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Two American journalists in detention currently in North Korea face trial this week.  North Korea experts suggest that if Pyongyang releases the women, it might be a sign North Korea could be ready to talk about its nuclear program.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/taxonomy_by_date/1/20090602\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Lee on PRI&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221; radio program.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://matthewjbell.wordpress.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Additional discussion with Professor Lee on &#8220;The World&#8221;.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Panel Studies Sovereign Wealth Funds\' Significance Amid Crisis</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 02, 2009 03:35:40 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) were the subject of a panel discussion last week during talks hosted by the American University of Beirut.  Professor Warde, spoke about the general distrust of SWFs, attributing negative public opinion to perceptions of foreign interference, especially in the context of the &#8220;war on terror.&#8221;</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=3&article_id=102485\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Warde&#8217;s comments in <em>The Daily Star</em>.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Central Bank of Kenya\'s Headache as Banking on the Move Takes Root</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 01, 2009 04:50:20 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Daily Nation</em> (Africa) article examines the benefits and obstacles to the emerging trend of mobile banking in Africa.  The Fletcher School&#8217;s Center for Emerging Market Enterprises&#8217; (CEME) &#8220;M-Banking 2009&#8243; conference is mentioned in the story.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/604630/-/ijjwdwz/-/\" target=\"_blank\">CEME&#8217;s M-Banking 2009 Conference coverage in the Daily Nation.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Protecting the Human Rights of Criminal Suspects in Lockup</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">June 01, 2009 04:47:51 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hannum discusses the subject of human rights in China&#8217;s detention centers in this <em>Shanghai Daily</em> news story.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2009/200906/20090601/article_402657.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Hannum quoted in the <em>Shanghai Daily</em>.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Obama Needs to Take Hard Line With North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 28, 2009 04:42:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, Professor Pfaltzgraff spoke with Bob Oakes from Boston&#8217;s WBUR about the escalating situation on the Korean peninsula.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.wbur.org/2009/05/27/north-korea-analysis\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast. </a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How M-Banking can Reduce Laundering, Matthew Herbert, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 28, 2009 02:16:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This op-ed discusses the benefits that mobile banking can provide developing nations.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Herbert_May27.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">An Interview With Afghanistan\'s Next Ambassador to France – Omar Samad, GMAP06</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 27, 2009 03:35:42 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, Macleans.ca (Canada) sat down with Omar Samad, GMAP06, for this Q&A profile piece.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/05/22/the-macleans-ca-interview-omar-samad/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full text.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Threatens Against Provocation</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 27, 2009 11:45:24 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this New England Cable News (NECN) report, Professor Lee comments on the evolving situation on the Korean peninsula.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.necn.com/Boston/World/2009/05/26/North-Korea-continues-to-flex/1243373177.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In Role as Envoy, Tufts Dean Carries Hard-Earned Lessons</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 26, 2009 11:26:33 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Boston Globe profile piece features Dean Bosworth and discusses the challenges he faces as the new special envoy to North Korea in addition to his role as Dean of The Fletcher School.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2009/05/26/in_role_as_envoy_tufts_dean_carries_hard_earned_lessons/?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">M-Banking 2009: Balancing Regulation and Innovation</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 26, 2009 11:11:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Center for Emerging Market Enterprises (CEME) at The Fletcher School and the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Central Bank of Kenya, have partnered to co-host the &#8220;M-Banking 2009: Balancing Innovation and Regulation&#8221; conference.</p> <p>This Nairobi, Kenya-based, student-led initiative has brought together more than 200 key stakeholders in the mobile banking sector—regulators, financial institutions, telecoms, customers, and mobile service entrepreneurs—in an effort to shift the dialogue around mobile banking from the risks it presents to the social benefits and business opportunities it provides. The conference focuses on the identification of tangible m-banking policies that strike a balance between increasing access for the underserved and controlling misuse of these new systems.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.fletchermbanking.com/blog/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the M-Banking 2009 blog.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/M-Banking_May26.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the conference press release.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Local/Kalonzo-looks-to-ICT-to-drive-economy-2290.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read news coverage of the conference from <em>Capital Business<em>.</em></em></a></p> <p><a href=\"http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/\" target=\"_blank\">CEME&#8217;s M-Banking 2009 in MicroCapital Society blog</a> and <a href=\"http://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-story-m-banking-2009-conference-in-nairobi-showcases-promise-to-enhance-kenyas-banking-regulations-towards-microfinance-institutions-and-mobile-banking-technology/\" target=\"_blank\">MicroCapital Society website conference coverage.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE54O2TQ20090525\" target=\"_blank\">M-Banking Reuters article.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/604630/-/ijjwdwz/-/\" target=\"_blank\">CEME&#8217;s M-Banking 2009 Conference coverage in the Daily Nation.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuyPVjRnXcw&feature=channel_page\" target=\"_blank\">M-Banking 2009 Conference video footage on YouTube.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://inanafricanminute.blogspot.com/2009/06/m-banking-progress-in-kenya.html\" target=\"_blank\">Additional M-Banking Conference blog coverage.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Shashi Tharoor, F76, Wins the Lok Sabha Seat in the Thiruvanthapuram Parliament</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 22, 2009 12:14:21 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, Shashi Tharoor won the Lok Sabha seat from the Kerala capital, Thiruvanathapuram, by an unprecedented margin.</p> <p><a href=\"http://election.rediff.com/column/2009/may/16/loksabhapoll-shashi-tharoor-makes-history.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Training Aid Workers – Devon Cone, F08</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 21, 2009 04:38:58 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>PRI&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221; reported this week on a program run by several Boston-area universities that prepares future aid workers by exposing them to a simulated refugee crisis.  Fletcher alum, Devon Cone, F08, talks about her experience participating in last year&#8217;s simulation.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/node/26419\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Importance of Moral Considerations and Ethical Behavior in Economic Recovery</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 21, 2009 11:39:03 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Saeed M. Feyz, F78, examines ethical considerations surrounding the financial crisis in this op-ed.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Feyz_Mar30.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article (in French).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Global Financial Trouble: Causes, Cures, Responses</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 21, 2009 11:36:48 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Trachtman authored this recent op-ed that focuses on the global financial crisis.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Trachtman_May01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion piece.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Investors Hit It Rich in India, at Least for Now</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 20, 2009 04:38:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bralver discusses overseas investments in this Associated Press article.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/05/19/business/AP-US-Markets-More-Indian-Markets.html?_r=2\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How Military Tribunals Will Change Under Obama\'s Decision</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 19, 2009 04:02:38 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hannum is quoted in this <em>Christian Science Monitor</em> story that examines President Obama&#8217;s decision to keep the system of military commissions created by President Bush to try suspected terrorists, while adding expanded legal protection for defendant rights.</p> <p><a href=\"http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/05/15/how-military-tribunals-will-change-under-obamas-decision/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">IRC Responds to New Crisis in Pakistan as Thousands Flee Fighting</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 19, 2009 10:24:48 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this recent news article, Michael Young, GMAP09, reports on the escalating struggle between the Pakistani army and Taliban militants in the Swat Valley, and the humanitarian needs of tens of thousands of civilians forced to flee their homes.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.theirc.org/news/irc-responds-to-new-crisis-in-pakistan0508.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Al-Barakaat: The Little Charity That Could Have Saved Somalia</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 18, 2009 01:59:15 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Warde and his recent publication <em>The Price of Fear </em>is mentioned in this op-ed focusing on Somalia.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allison-kilkenny/al-barakaat-the-little-ch_b_204270.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Huffington Post opinion article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Trial Date set for US Journalists</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 18, 2009 01:54:04 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This article in &#8220;The National&#8221; discusses the forthcoming trial of US journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling.  The two were arrested by North Korea while they were working on a story about refugees crossing the Chinese-North Korean border to flee starvation.  Dean Bosworth&#8217;s potential role in the negotiation is examined.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090518/FOREIGN/705179916/1135\" target=\"_blank\">Read more.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Dead Elephants – Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 15, 2009 04:39:59 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion piece authored by Professor Drezner, discusses the current state of the Republican Party.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Drezner_May15.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How Pakistan Failed Itself – Wajiha Ahmed, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 15, 2009 04:16:41 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <em>Time Magazine</em> article, Wajiha Ahmed, F09, talks about the current social and political disarray in Pakistan and how to change the country&#8217;s outlook.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1898251-1,00.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Adm. James Stavridis, F83, Appointed new NATO Commander</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 12, 2009 12:19:15 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Today, U.S. Adm. James G. Stavridis, who currently heads the U.S. Southern Command, was officially appointed as NATO&#8217;s top military commander.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hmHypShURAyBnXEu6ycx581Cn6pAD984POT01\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Associated Press story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pakistan Update – Sashi Tharoor, F76</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 11, 2009 11:40:45 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Richard Haass, Shashi Tharoor and Aqil Shah discuss the power of the Pakistani military with CNN&#8217;s Fareed Zakaria.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/05/10/gps.pakistan.panel.cnn?iref=videosearch\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">On Mother\'s Day: A Message of Hope and Survival</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 08, 2009 01:33:41 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion article authored by Rachel Brown, F10, focuses on struggles facing mothers in areas such as Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Brown_May08.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Monde De L\'economie – Stephane Grand, F98</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 08, 2009 12:58:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Stephane Grand, F98, spoke with China Central Television (CCTV) about the state of the Chinese economy and the PRC as a destination for foreign investment.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.cctv.com/program/journaldeleconomie/20090309/101962.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the interview (in French).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Afghan Ambassador Moving on – Omar Samad, GMAP06</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 08, 2009 12:10:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><em>Embassy Magazine</em> and the<em> Ottawa Citizen</em> reported that Afghan Ambassador Omar Samad, GMAP06, is leaving his current position for a new role in Paris.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.embassymag.ca/page/view/omar_samad-5-6-2009\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Embassy article.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Afghan+envoy+moving/1567032/story.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Ottawa Citizen story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. Warns of Consequences for North Korea Nuclear Test</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 08, 2009 10:36:32 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Reuters news story outlines Dean Bosworth&#8217;s ongoing discussions in Asia and the potential consequences of a North Korean nuclear test.</p> <p>Read the full story.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. Tries Again on North Korean Nuclear Talks</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 06, 2009 02:44:26 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This CNN article talks to Dean Bosworth&#8217;s upcoming trip to Asia and current efforts to &#8220;restart&#8221; the six-party talks.</p> <p><a href=\"http://edition.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/05/us.northkorea/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the news story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Not Yet an Inflation Nation</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 06, 2009 12:09:50 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this posting, Professor Klein assesses recent moves made by the Federal Reserve to stem the slide of the U.S. economy.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.rgemonitor.com/globalmacro-monitor/256635/not_yet_an_inflation_nation\" target=\"_blank\">Read more.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Terror on the High Seas</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 05, 2009 11:00:18 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Tufts E-News story centers on the rise of Somali piracy, brought into the spotlight by the kidnapping and rescue of an American merchant ship captain last month.  It includes recent quotes from Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10, Professor Alfred Rubin, Professor W. Scott Thompson and Bjoern Seibert, F08.</p> <p><a href=\"http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1541/2009/05/04/TerrorontheHighSeas\" target=\"_blank\">Read the roundup piece.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">ASEAN\'s Continuing Dilemma</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 04, 2009 03:44:44 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This op-ed written by Mort Abramowitz and Natalie Parke, F08, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of  ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Parke_May1.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion piece.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">On Earth Day, Tufts Celebrated by Breaking Ground on a Solar House</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 04, 2009 10:00:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Moomaw is named as Tufts&#8217; principal investigator for the 2009 Solar Decathlon sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, in this <em>Somerville Journal</em> article.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x1194151636/On-Earth-Day-Tufts-celebrated-by-breaking-ground-on-a-solar-house\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Islamic Finance: What it is, how it Works, and its Future Prospects</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 04, 2009 09:44:39 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>ABC&#8217;s national radio program, &#8220;Encounter&#8221;, caught up with Professor Warde last week to discuss the principles that Islamic Finance is based on.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.abc.net.au/rn/encounter/stories/2009/2551608.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the transcript or listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Won\'t Receive Apology, U.S. Says</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">May 01, 2009 04:41:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Global Security Newswire article discusses plans to refocus North Korean denuclearization efforts.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20090430_2590.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Tea Party Politics From Colonial Boston to the Obama Bailouts</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 30, 2009 04:12:29 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Martel talks &#8220;Tea Party Politics&#8221; in this <em>U.S. News & World Report</em> op-ed.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/articles/opinion/2009/04/30/tea-party-politics-from-colonial-boston-to-the-obama-bailouts.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion piece.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Foreign Policy Film Festival, Part II</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 29, 2009 10:33:46 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In his <em>Foreign Policy</em> blog, Professor Drezner offers a list of the top ten movies that &#8220;tells us something about international relations more broadly.&#8221;</p> <p><a href=\"http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/04/28/foreign_policy_film_festival_part_ii\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full list.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US Fully Backs Japan on North Korea Kidnappings</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 29, 2009 10:12:51 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bosworth is named in this article which centers on Japanese civilians that were abducted by North Korea while on overseas trips in the 1970&#8217;s and 1980&#8217;s.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iwKD5DFl6tWWOiBGE4nJ8AsG2Gxg\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US Allies in \'Rivalry\' With Iran</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 28, 2009 03:31:32 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Q&A with Professor Nasr, the first Iranian-American appointee in the Obama administration, focuses on the challenges that the United States faces in Pakistan and Afghanistan.</p> <p><a href=\"http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2009/04/20094277123940930.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Al Jazeera story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Put it on My O-Card</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 28, 2009 03:23:35 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Amid the debate over unfair credit card practices, this article explores the possibility of a government issued credit card and quotes Professor Uhlmann who notes the government might provide a more consumer-friendly credit card system.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.slate.com/id/2216865/pagenum/all/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Women Bear Brunt of Hunger Crisis in Africa, World</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 28, 2009 02:55:09 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Associated Press article examines the unique burdens that poverty places on African women.  Professor Block is quoted, noting that women often sacrifice their own nutrition in order to feed their families.</p> <p><a href=\"http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AF_AFRICA_WOMEN_AND_HUNGER?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Latest Fletcher Forum is now Available</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 28, 2009 10:19:24 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The latest Fletcher Forum, Winter/Spring 2009 Vol 33:, is now Available.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/forum/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the Fletcher Forum Web site.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In the Thick of the Action – Shashi Tharoor, F76</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 27, 2009 02:46:42 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDetailNews1\">This brief biographical piece outlines the life of Fletcher Alum, </span><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDetailNews1\">Shashi Tharoor, who is currently running for a post in the </span><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_lblDetailNews1\">Thiruvanthapuram Parliament.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=In+the+thick+of+the+action&artid=Ooa4l0QhFnc=&SectionID=9R67TMeNb/w=&MainSectionID=9R67TMeNb/w=&SEO=Shashi+Tharoor&SectionName=gUhH3Holuas=\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Express Network story (India).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Friedman, Fletcher Students Tackle Recession</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 27, 2009 02:01:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Students from The Friedman School and The Fletcher School recently brought the economic recession into the classroom after spending significant time in Boston&#8217;s communities investigating the downturn&#8217;s effects on the people with which they regularly interact.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.tuftsdaily.com/friedman-fletcher-students-tackle-recession-1.1734556\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Tufts Daily</em> article. </a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">China\'s Top Congress Amends Basic Legislative Proceedings for Enhanced Transparency, Efficiency</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 24, 2009 02:51:31 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Glennon spoke with the <span class=\"fbody\">Xinhua News Service (China) and offered his thoughts on changes to the legislative process within China</span>&#8217;s top congress.</p> <p><a href=\"http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90785/6644840.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea to Put Two U.S. Journalists on Trial</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 24, 2009 10:34:41 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Bloomberg News article examines the escalating situation in North Korea surrounding the two American journalists that were detained last month.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aOVL8xokeMUs&refer=japan\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Time to go on Offensive Against Pirates</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 23, 2009 03:50:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>W. Scott Thompson, professor emeritus, offers his thoughts on dealing with the continuing piracy situation off the coast of Somalia.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Thompson_April24.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pirate Comes to NY, World Away From Home in Africa</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 23, 2009 02:54:10 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Associated Press article, Professor Rubin notes that there &#8220;&#8230;had not been a major pirate prosecution in the United States since 1885&#8230;&#8221;</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5izUbtx1o15cqD9GcYDcuI16mUxQQD97N62H00\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Foreign Policy Makers Need Econ 101</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 23, 2009 10:11:31 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>On a recent edition of NPR&#8217;s &#8220;Marketplace&#8221;, Professor Drezner explains why the Obama administration needs to do a better job at understanding the connections between foreign affairs and economics.</p> <p><a href=\"http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/04/21/pm_foreign_affairs/\" target=\"_blank\">Read or listen to the commentary.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In Canada, Afghanistan not Forgotten</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 22, 2009 02:56:56 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this CNN news story, Professor Henrikson discusses Canada&#8217;s presence in Afghanistan and its focus on assisting with the nation&#8217;s rebuilding process.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/04/22/canada.afghanistan/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Tensions Rise Between United States, Pakistan</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 21, 2009 03:45:46 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Nasr spoke with NPR about the complicated relationship that exists between Pakistani and America.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103309338\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story or listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Tufts Students Host Earth Day with Groundbreaking Ceremony for Solar House</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 21, 2009 03:22:15 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>On Earth Day, Professor Moomaw and a team of student designers, engineers and planners from the Boston Architectural College and Tufts University will unveil their a vision of a house that will be solar powered, attractive and affordable.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-04/tu-tsh041709.php\" target=\"_blank\">Read the press release.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Winning the War on Drugs in Mexico: Sí, se Puede! – Michael Mylrea, F09</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 16, 2009 03:04:02 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Michael Mylrea, F09, authored this op-ed piece for <em>Foreign Policy Journal</em>.  It urges President Obama to address the ongoing war on drugs in the US and Mexico by offering support for a comprehensive solution to the problem.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Mylrea_April16.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Riding The Market Bubble: Don\'t Try This At Home</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 15, 2009 03:55:06 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Brian Perry, F10, discusses the financial crisis and &#8220;asset bubbles&#8221;.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Perry_April15.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Krohn and the Financial Crisis</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 14, 2009 09:37:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Krohn shared his thoughts on the gobal financial crisis with Der Standard (Austria).</p> <p><a href=\"http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=1237229742729\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story (in German).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Will the Navy\'s Rescue of Capt. Phillips Spur Retaliation From Pirates?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 14, 2009 08:38:02 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10, spoke with NECN (New England Cable News) this week about how to deal with piracy moving forward.</p> <p><a href=\"http://streams.wgbh.org/online/gb/gb.php?file=gb20090413pirates2.mov&title=Will%20the%20Navy%27s%20rescue%20of%20Capt.%20Phillips%20spur%20retaliation%20from%20pirates?\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Fighting Piracy: Coordinated Action Still Missing</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 13, 2009 01:44:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Time Magazine</em> story examines Europe&#8217;s fight against piracy off the East African coast.  Bjoern Seibert, F08, offers his thoughts on how E.U. and NATO can best work together to end piracy.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1890925,00.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Warde Discusses Islamic Finance With PBS</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 13, 2009 09:34:05 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>PBS recently payed a visit to The Fletcher School to chat with Professor Warde about Islamic finance for their &#8220;Religion & Ethic&#8221; newsweekly.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/april-10-2009/islamic-financing/2629/\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Possible Ransom may Protect US Hostage</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 13, 2009 09:25:53 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10, spoke with the Associated Press about the recently resolved hostage situation off the coast of Somalia.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ihTBWxj48eITQzk5GxGgEKhre26AD97FVPVO0\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Making a Splash – Assessing North Korea\'s Rocket Launch</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 10, 2009 04:46:06 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bosworth is mentioned in this Economist.com news story that examines international reaction to North Korea&#8217;s recent rocket launch.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13438425\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Israel-Palestine: One-State Supporters Make a Comeback</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 10, 2009 02:05:08 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Rouhana remarks on the challenge of liberating Israel and Palestine <span class=\"texto1\">societies from &#8220;being oppressed and  being oppressors&#8221;.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=46457\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">No Easy fix for Pirate Problem – Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 10, 2009 09:56:44 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Jamie Lynn De Coster, F10, spoke with the Cape Cod Times this week about the escalating situation off the coast of Somalia.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090410/NEWS/904100310\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Reset at the Expense of Rule of Law and Human Rights?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 09, 2009 12:09:08 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion article written by Maria Yulikova, F10, calls for a focus on the current political regime in Russia, including the rule of law and human rights.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Yulikova_April8.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Jeffrey Feltman, F83, Nominated for Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Post</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 09, 2009 09:43:40 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Fletcher graduate Jeffrey Feltman, for the position of Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-4-8-09/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the press release.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Says Iran is Ready to Talk to – Honest – Barack Obama</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 09, 2009 08:32:11 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this article, Professor Nasr offers his thoughts on how President Obama&#8217;s words to the Iranian people last month has become a serious challenge to the Iranian Government.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article6062688.ece\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">As The World Watches</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 08, 2009 03:24:17 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this letter to the editor, Professor Hannum responds to a recent op-ed that examines the current conflict in Sri Lanka.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2009/04/08/as_world_watches/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the letter.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Rebuilding Financial Risk Management</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 07, 2009 01:30:52 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Vincent O&#8217;Neil, F96, penned this opinion article for the April issue of <em>Risk Management Magazine</em>.  It focuses on rebuilding faith and confidence in the financial services industry.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.rmmagazine.com/MGTemplate.cfm?Section=RMMagazine&NavMenuID=128&template=/Magazine/DisplayMagazines.cfm&IssueID=334&AID=3875&Volume=56&ShowArticle=1\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Would Benefit From New Talks, Envoy Says</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 06, 2009 04:11:34 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bosworth is quoted in this Bloomberg News article, which centers on the US focusing on longer-term priorities including international talks with North Korea.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=acUhe0MAVKto&refer=home\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">John Solecki, F01, Released in Pakistan</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 06, 2009 12:08:00 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>After two months in captivity, John Solecki, F01, was released today in southwestern Pakistan.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6041587.ece\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US Ponders Dialogue vs. UNSC Action on NK Missile</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 06, 2009 10:33:23 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this dongA.com (South Korea) news feature, Dean Bosworth&#8217;s comments from a recent <em>Tufts Daily</em> story are quoted.  He characterizes the Obama administration&#8217;s attitude toward North Korea as one of engagement and dialogue.</p> <p><a href=\"http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2009040341718\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Fletcher Students Discuss America\'s Role in the Global Financial Crisis on NECN</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 06, 2009 08:33:15 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>New England Cable News (NECN) tapped Fletcher students Alvaro Gimenez-Gil, Saori Imizumi and Jean-Louis Romanet Perroux for this recent news story focusing on the G-20 and the global economic crisis.</p> <p><a href=\"http://necn.com/Boston/Politics/2009/04/02/Obama-emerges-optimistic-at/1238707708.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the podcast and read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Making of a Congressman – Sashi Tharoor, F76</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 02, 2009 03:48:53 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><em>The Hindu Business Line</em> spoke with Shashi Tharoor recently about the Kerala election scene, where he is currently one of five individuals vying for the vacant congress position.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/03/31/stories/2009033150030400.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Q&A.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Men and Boys in Gender Equality – Pedro Moreno, F87</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 02, 2009 03:29:34 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Huffington Post story, Fletcher graduate Pedro Moreno discusses the &#8220;Global Symposium on Engaging Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality&#8221;, which takes place this week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Moreno_April1.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Taming the Failed States – John Herbst, F80</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">April 01, 2009 11:49:59 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Civilian Response Corps (CRC), is a team of American civilians that travels to the world’s “hot spots” to help provide basic services the local governments cannot. This State Deparment initiative is headed up by John Herbst, F80. He calls the expeditionary, deployable civilian force “the future of American diplomacy&#8221;.</p> <p><a href=\"http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2009/04_1/people/01/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Tufts Journal article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Adm. James Stavridis, F83, Tapped to Head NATO</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 31, 2009 04:53:04 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Defense Secretary Robert Gates recently recommended to President Barack Obama that Fletcher graduate,  Admiral James Stavridis, be nominated to head U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and NATO.</p> <p><a href=\"http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1522/2009/03/27/FletcherGradTappedtoHeadNATO\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Microfinance Experts Come to the Hill for Conference</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 30, 2009 10:20:28 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Oxfam America, the Center for Emerging Market Enterprises  and the Feinstein International Center at the Friedman School sponsored a microfinance conference at Fletcher.</p> <p><em>The Tufts Daily</em> reported on the event.  <a href=\"http://www.tuftsdaily.com/microfinance-experts-come-to-the-hill-for-conference-1.1631767\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Problem with Coal, the Promise of Efficiency</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 30, 2009 10:04:12 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>&#8220;Meeting Energy Needs, Reducing Environmental Impact&#8221; was the focus of a recent forum organized by the Brookings Institution and AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science).  Professor Moomaw was in attendance and is quoted in an article on the discussion.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/323/5922/1685\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">New office crisis: Boomers won\'t leave!</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 25, 2009 04:00:23 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Drezner chatted with American Public Radio about how the economy is effecting baby boomers&#8217; retirement plans and its effect on Generation X.</p> <p><a href=\"http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/03/24/pm_office_politics/\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Obamas Plant a White House Veggie Patch – Roger Doiron, F93</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 25, 2009 11:32:19 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>A campaign spearheaded by Roger Doiron, F93, is responsible for urging the first family to plant an edible garden at the White House.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-white-house-garden20-2009mar20,0,6165019.story\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Los Angeles Times </em>story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Bashing Bashir – Mort Abramowitz and Natalie Parke, F08</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 24, 2009 01:42:28 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion piece that ran in The National Interest, discusses humanitarian efforts and politics in Sudan.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Parke_March24.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Update – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 24, 2009 10:29:25 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><em>The Tufts Daily</em> caught up with Dean Bosworth this week to discuss the evolving situation in North Korea.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.tuftsdaily.com/news/interview_stephen_bosworth_bosworth_urges_restraint-1.1625236\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Children of War Symposium – Professor Sommers</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 24, 2009 10:07:33 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Sommers participated in this recent discussion on the psychological and physical effects of war on children and current efforts to alleviate their plight.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.law.stanford.edu/calendar/details/2839/#related_information_and_recordings\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Fletcher Welcomes Back Graduates as Professors</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 23, 2009 03:17:10 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This article from <em>The Tufts Daily</em> features several graduates of The Fletcher School who have found their way back to their alma mater as professors.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.tuftsdaily.com/1.1623936-1.1623936\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Euro: Trouble Ahead? – Professor Jacque</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 23, 2009 02:30:31 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This op-ed, authored by Professor Laurent Jacque, was published in the  February/March 2009 issue of La Monde Diplomatique.  The article discusses the 10-year anniversary of the euro&#8217;s adoption.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/pdf/Jacque2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion article in English.</a></p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/pdf/Jacque.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion article in French.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Political Prisoner Concentration Camps in North Korea – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 23, 2009 11:14:56 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In a recent radio broadcast of PRI&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221;, Professor Lee discusses human rights violations <span class=\"featuretext\">in North Korea and examines why Kim Jong Il has been able to maintain a hold on his power.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/taxonomy_by_date/1/20090320\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Ortiz Cuts Mexico Rates by Most Since 2005, Reversing Peso Drop</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 20, 2009 03:53:10 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Krohn is quoted in this Bloomberg article about the recent reduction of interest rates by Mexico&#8217;s central bank and its impact on the currency market.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601013&sid=axXptviVdq4g&refer=emergingmarkets\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Global Economic Slump and Latin America</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 20, 2009 11:25:27 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <em>Global Finance</em> cover story, CEME Senior Fellow Eliot Kalter points to a &#8220;lack of diversification&#8221; as one of the main factors hindering Venezuela&#8217;s economic growth.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.gfmag.com/index.php?idPage=1178\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Troops may Withdraw From Iraq, but Issues Will Remain</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 19, 2009 03:23:11 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this article, Professor Nasr talks about Iraq&#8217;s role in the political landscape of the Middle East.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=61435\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Update – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 19, 2009 02:55:38 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Lee spoke with the BBC&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221; radio program today to discuss North Korea&#8217;s expulsion of food aid workers and the possible long-range missile test scheduled for early April.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Lee_Mar19.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">President Obama Expected to Nominate Adm. James G. Stavridis, F83, for Top NATO Command Post</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 19, 2009 10:21:28 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Wednesday that he recommended Adm. Stavridis to President Obama to succeed Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock as NATO chief and head of U.S. European Command.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ilWCcZn_kL1UrdzTUG6MUgHMjDaAD970V1GG0\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Developing Countries Depend on Culture</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 17, 2009 03:34:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Harrison discusses political philosophy and the relationship between culture, religion and governance in Latin America.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.hoy.com.do/el-pais/2009/3/14/270196/Laurence-Harrison\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Hoy.com story (article in Spanish).</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Sinn Fein Leader Calls for Dialogue on Ireland\'s Future</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 17, 2009 10:14:29 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hannum is quoted in this <em>Boston Globe</em> article that calls for an &#8220;international dialogue&#8221; on the future of Ireland in the wake of recent attacks in Northern Ireland.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/03/17/sinn_fein_leader_calls_for_dialogue_on_irelands_future/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Hard Lessons of Recession</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 13, 2009 10:42:06 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Nutter draws a correlation between the economic recession and Fletcher admission inquiries/applicants in this Emirates Business 24|7 article.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.business24-7.ae/articles/2009/3/pages/03132009_1c47ac4bdcad4876a80b637f1e71bbb5.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Arming the People Against the Taliban</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 11, 2009 03:22:53 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Afghan Ambassador Omar Samad, GMAP&#8217;06, discusses a new government program instituted to protect the inhabitants, institutions and infrastructure of Afghanistan against terrorist and Taliban attacks.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.embassymag.ca/page/view/against_taliban-3-11-2009\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Embassy Magazine story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Human Rights: Never Again, Again and Again</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 11, 2009 12:06:08 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Hannum participated in this &#8220;Great Decisions&#8221; televisions series episode that focused on the state of human rights around the globe.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.fpa.org/topics_info2414/topics_info_show.htm?doc_id=794707\" target=\"_blank\">Read the show transcripts.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Grand Bargaining and Basketball Trades</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 11, 2009 10:43:51 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This Middle East Online article discusses the Obama administration&#8217;s strategy of tackling more than one political issue at a time.  The recent Fares Center conference (<span class=\"subtitle\">Foreign Policy Challenges for the New Administration: Iran and the Middle East) is referenced.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/opinion/?id=30893\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Right Way to Talk to Iran</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 10, 2009 03:40:37 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span class=\"story_comment\">Joshua Gross, F10, discusses US-Iranian relations in this op-ed.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0309/p09s02-coop.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Revolution Will Be Twittered</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 10, 2009 03:35:20 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span class=\"story_comment\">Fletcher students Patrick Meier, F10, and Josh Goldstein, </span>F09,<span class=\"story_comment\"> look at the role modern communication technologies play in promoting democracy.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://tufts.edu/home/feature/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Higher Ed, Middle-East Style</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 10, 2009 03:03:25 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><span class=\"story_comment\">Professor Hess and Fletcher doctoral student, </span>Geoffrey Gresh,<span class=\"story_comment\"> traveled to Iraqi Kurdistan recently to kick-start educational programs with local universities.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2009/03_1/features/01/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Hypocrisy of Columbia\'s Israeli Divestment Campaign – Joshua Gleis, F05</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 09, 2009 03:41:08 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this op-ed piece, Joshua Gleis, F05, questions the recent increase in &#8220;anti-Israel&#8221; activities occuring at Columbia University.</p> <p><a href=\"http://columbiaspectator.com/2009/03/08/hypocrisy-columbia-s-israeli-divestment-campaign\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Columbia Spectator</em> article. </a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Ban on Photographing Military Coffins Protected Grieving Families – Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 09, 2009 03:16:16 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Martel penned this op-ed for <em>U.S. News & World Report</em>.  The opinion article discusses the government&#8217;s recent repeal of the ban on photographing military coffins as they return to American soil.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.usnews.com/articles/opinion/2009/03/09/ban-on-photographing-military-coffins-protected-grieving-families-from-media.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">US Says Envoy has Substantive Talks With China on North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 04, 2009 10:38:34 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bosworth spoke with officials in China on Tuesday about how to break the deadlock in the negotiations over Pyongyang&#8217;s nuclear program.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jAcnqITUXpD6QF67DPRP0_sxhHeA\" target=\"_blank\">Read the AFP story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">2 Minute Bio – Special Envoy Stephen Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 03, 2009 01:18:23 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p><em>Time Magazine</em> recently featured Dean Stephen Bosworth in their &#8220;2 Minute Bio&#8221; section.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1882699,00.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the posting.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">After the Blood Dries, Life Returns</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 02, 2009 10:07:33 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Uvin&#8217;s recent book, &#8220;Life After Violence, a People&#8217;s Story of Burundi&#8221;, was reviewed this week by author Tracy Kidder.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/27/AR2009022701024.html?sub=AR\" target=\"_blank\">Read <em>The Washington Post</em> review.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Road to Korea – Dean Stephen Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">March 02, 2009 09:59:02 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this feature, Dean Stephen Bosworth is officially introduced as the new special envoy on North Korea by Secretary Clinton at a recent press conference.</p> <p><a href=\"http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2009/03_1/features/02/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story and watch the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Zombie Banks – and the Need for Additional Government Funds</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 27, 2009 09:36:43 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Uhlmann discusses the recent revisions to President Obama&#8217;s multi-billion dollar bank bailout plan for 2009-20010.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2009/02/26/Swarm-of-zombie-banks-grows/1235692794.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the New England Cable News Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Can Britain De-Program the Radicalism of its Muslim Population?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 26, 2009 01:52:16 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Lorenzo Vidino, F07, chatted with <em>The Jewish Journal</em> recently about Britain&#8217;s position as Europe&#8217;s top host of Islamic radicals.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.jewishjournal.com/cover_story/article/can_britain_de-program_the_radicalism_of_its_muslim_population_20090225/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">In Failing Economy, Foreign Service Test Attracts Record Numbers</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 25, 2009 10:51:33 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this story, Professor Henrikson discusses the Obama administration&#8217;s focus on diplomacy as it relates to Foreign Service officers.</p> <p><a href=\"http://jscms.jrn.columbia.edu/cns/2009-02-17/olster-foreignservice\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Public Diplomacy in the Digital Age</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 25, 2009 10:36:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this PBS online story, The Fletcher School&#8217;s Edward R. Murrow Center is credited for coining the term &#8220;Public Diplomacy&#8221;.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2009/02/public-diplomacy-in-the-digital-age-part-1054.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Boston Nonprofit Looks to Link Global Innovators</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 24, 2009 09:15:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dorothy Orszulak, Director of Corporate Relations at the International Business Center at The Fletcher School, comments on the launch of Boston World Partnerships in this Boston.com news story.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/02/24/boston_nonprofit_looks_to_link_global_innovators/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Bosworth Named Special Envoy to North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 23, 2009 02:15:21 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Tufts E-News reported on the recent announcement made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, which named Dean Bosworth as the new special envoy on North Korea.</p> <p><a href=\"http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1500/2009/02/23/BosworthNamedSpecialEnvoytoNorthKorea\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story here.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Paying Bankers Smartly – Senior Associate Dean Bralver</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 23, 2009 10:00:11 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Forbes tapped Dean Bralver for this story on Wall Street compensation packages.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/19/paying-bankers-smartly-leadership-compensation_wall_street.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">For 63 Years, Serving Bouillon and World Affairs to Sellout Crowds</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 23, 2009 09:49:34 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This article from <em>The Salem News</em>, focuses on The Hamilton Hall Lecture Series.  Professor Lee spoke to the crowd at Hamilton Hall last week, detailing life, government and oppression in the secretive communist state of North Korea.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_050225756.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">How Should the US Deal with Afghanistan?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 20, 2009 11:08:08 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Joshua Gross, F10, offered his thoughts on US-Afghanistan relations through a letter to the editor this week in <em>The Christian Science Monitor</em>.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0220/p08s04-cole.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Secretary Clinton Meets with Indonesian Counterpart, H.E. Hassan Wirajuda, F84</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 19, 2009 12:09:12 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>On Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Jakarta, where she pushed for broader relations with Indonesia.  The visit included a meeting with H.E. Hassan Wirajuda, F84, Indonesia&#8217;s foreign minister.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/washington/19diplo.html?_r=1&ref=politics\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>New York Times</em> story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Germany names Fletcher Graduate Afghan-Pakistan Envoy</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 18, 2009 02:48:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Bernd Mützelburg, F74, current German ambassador to India, will be leaving his embassy duties to focus on his new role in Pakistan and Afghanistan.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/02/16/Germany_names_Afghan-Pakistan_envoy/UPI-55741234809442/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the United Press International story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pakistan Update – Professor Hess</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 18, 2009 11:30:10 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>San Francisco&#8217;s KQED Radio program &#8220;Forum&#8221; caught up with Professor Hess this week to discuss the recent decision by the Pakistani government to enforce Islamic law.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R902170900\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Foreign Policy Check-In – Professor Martel</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 13, 2009 11:47:08 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The folks at New Hampshire&#8217;s Public Radio Show &#8220;The Exchange&#8221; caught up with Professor Martel earlier this week.  The ensuing conversation focused on challenges facing the Obama administration at home and abroad.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.nhpr.org/node/21108\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Pyongyang Home Truths – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 13, 2009 11:32:22 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion article, authored by Professor Lee, offers ways in which the Obama administration can effectively engage North Korea in the months to come.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Lee_Feb13.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Wall Street Jouranal Asia</em> article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Jehad and the Truth – Professor Jalal</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 11, 2009 11:53:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Frontline</em> (India) review examines the evolution of the concept of jehad as described in Professor Jalal&#8217;s book <em>Partisans of Allah</em>.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.flonnet.com/stories/20090227260408100.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the review.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Dean Bralver Appointed to NewStar Financial Board of Directors</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 11, 2009 09:14:45 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, NewStar Financial announced the appointment of Dean Bralver to its Board of Directors.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29116384/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the MSNBC story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korea Expresses Openness to Nuke Talks</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 09, 2009 10:50:51 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Associated Press article, Dean Bosworth discusses North Korean official&#8217;s &#8220;willingness to talk to the Obama administration&#8221; regarding the eventual denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jIUMgKnfmtyg8T8wMAghB4V2lInAD966KQ800\" target=\"_blank\">Read the news story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.S. Needs More Direct Talks With North Korea</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 09, 2009 10:40:15 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Dean Bosworth discussed the need for &#8220;increased bilateral negotiations&#8221; with North Korea in this Bloomberg news article.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aC5HnjXjXHlw&refer=asia\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Bloomberg story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Muslim Investors Profit by Adhering to Faith</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 09, 2009 10:23:28 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The San Francisco Chronicle spoke with Professor Warde last week about Islamic finance as it relates to the global economy.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/02/08/MN2D15J4HD.DTL\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Top Navy official reviews conditions at Guantanamo – Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, F93</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 05, 2009 08:43:42 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, President Obama set a 30-day deadline to review conditions at the 7-year-old Guantanamo detention center.  The Pentagon in turn dispatched Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, F93, vice chief of naval operations, to the camp, with a small team of fact-finders.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/story/888679.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Miami Herald story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">A Memo to the President – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 04, 2009 11:38:33 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>For this Tufts Journal article, Dean Bosworth weighs in with advice for President Obama as he begins his term.</p> <p><a href=\"http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2009/02_1/features/03/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Obama Policies to Benefit From Feelgood Factor</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">February 04, 2009 10:56:35 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This<em> Irish Times</em> article discusses President Obama&#8217;s public diplomacy.  Professor Drezner&#8217;s recent participation at a &#8220;UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies&#8221; round table echoed this central theme.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0131/1232923379416.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Can Islam Save The Economy?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 30, 2009 02:31:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <em>Pakistan Daily </em>story, Professor Warde examines the current state of &#8220;Islamic Finance&#8221;.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.daily.pk/general/generalnews/9284-can-islam-save-the-economy-.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Lost Opportunity</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 30, 2009 02:27:05 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>French Ambassador Pierre Vimont discussed the trans-Atlantic relationship and the U.N. Security Council  during a speech at Fletcher this week.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jan/29/embassy-row-55010015/?page=2\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Washington Times story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Obama\'s De Facto Envoy to Visit Pyongyang</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 30, 2009 10:39:29 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>A recently story in <em>The Korea Times</em> reports that the Obama administration is considering Dean Bosworth <span>for the post of special envoy to North Korea</span><span>.</span></p> <p><a href=\"http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/01/116_38711.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Focus on Finance – Jessica Daniels</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 03:33:25 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Jessica Daniels, Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at The Fletcher School, spoke with the Economic Times (India) about funding for international students.</p> <p><a href=\"http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Services/Education/Focus_on_finance/articleshow/4044506.cms\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Did – The Israel Lobby – Help or Hurt Professor\'s Career?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 03:03:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this <em>Boston Globe</em> video segment, Professor Drezner shares his opinion on a recent <em>New Republic</em> column that discusses criticisms of Israel; specifically the idea that there is any kind of taboo in the United States against publicly criticizing Israeli policies.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/brainiac/2009/01/did_the_israel.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Webcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">\'Pent-up Demand\' for Islamic Finance in Egypt</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 01:24:23 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Warde goes one on one with a reporter from the <em>Daily News Egypt</em> discussing Islamic financial systems in the Egyptian economy.</p> <p><a href=\"http://dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=19403\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Q&A.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Professor Nasr to advise Holbrooke</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 11:40:07 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p><em>Foreign Policy</em> reports that U.S. Afghanistan/Pakistan envoy Amb. Richard Holbrooke has asked Professor Nasr to serve as his senior advisor.</p> <p><a href=\"http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/01/28/nasr_to_advise_holbrooke\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Restoring the Health of the Financial Services Industry – Dean Bralver</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 10:31:57 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Senior Associate Dean, Charles Bralver served as the moderator for a panel of financial experts that met recently at the University of Toronto to outlines steps necessary to restore the health of the financial services industry.</p> <p><a href=\"http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20090123/bs_prweb/prweb1908354\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Yahoo! News story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Why Obama Should Meet With Morales – Joshua Gross, F10</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 28, 2009 10:08:08 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This opinion article by Joshua Gross, F10, explains why President Obama should meet with Bolivian President Evo Morales within his first 100 days in office.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Gross_Jan26.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Foreign Policy In Focus op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Combat the Terror of Rape in Congo – Professor Sommers and Kathryn Birch, F08</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 26, 2009 04:04:22 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The <em>Christian Science Monitor</em> featured this moving op-ed on their homepage this week.  The piece discusses the horrors of &#8220;sexual terrorism&#8221; in eastern Congo.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Sommers_Jan26.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the opinion article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Portsmouth Agency Ready to Advise New Gov\'t on Green Issues</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 26, 2009 09:40:13 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Moomaw was included in this <em>Portsmouth Herald News</em> story that highlights the work of Clean Air-Cool Planet (a nonprofit that deals with sustainability).</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090126-NEWS-901260330\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Refugees Who Saved Lewiston, Maine</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 21, 2009 12:52:15 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Newsweek </em>article describes how Somali refugees helped to rescue a dying Maine mill town.  Professor Jacobson examines the unique situation.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.newsweek.com/id/180035\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Foreign Policy Under Obama – Professor Jalal</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 21, 2009 09:15:57 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>PRI&#8217;s &#8220;The World&#8221; turned to Professor Jalal for her thoughts on President Obama&#8217;s inauguration speech, and foreign policy obstacles he will need to address in the coming months.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.theworld.org/taxonomy_by_date/1/20090120\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Government as a Rich Business Client – Professor Salacuse</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 20, 2009 04:57:13 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Salacuse is quoted in this TheStreet.com article that discusses ways to negotiate for higher pay as a government contractor.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thestreet.com/story/10458382/4/the-government-as-a-rich-business-client.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">North Korean State and Society – Professor Lee</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 20, 2009 02:53:10 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>The Korean American Press spoke with Professor Lee recently about his new course:  &#8220;Seminar on North Korean State and Society.&#8221;</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.bostonkap.com/detail.php?number=5326&thread=21r12r01\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Q&A.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Asia\'s New Regionalism – Ellen Frost, F67</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 20, 2009 12:18:26 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Ellen Frost, F67, recently authored the book &#8211; <em>Asia&#8217;s New Regionalism</em>.  The central theme suggests a link between integration driven by governments for political and security reasons and integration fueled by ethnic, cultural, and economic ties.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.rienner.com/title/Asia_s_New_Regionalism\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about <em>Asia&#8217;s New Regionalism</em>.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Citi\'s Breakup Leaves Street Skeptical – Professor Klein</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 20, 2009 10:23:06 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Last week, Professor Klein chatted with TheStreet.com about the proposed plan to split Citi into two segments, Citicorp (the well performing bank) and Citi Holdings (the poorly performing bank).</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.thestreet.com/story/10458265/1/citis-breakup-leaves-street-skeptical.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI\" target=\"_blank\">Read the article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Cracks Widen in Thailand\'s Wall</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 16, 2009 11:23:28 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Emeritus, W. Scott Thompson penned an opinion article that examines Thailand&#8217;s monarchy and class system for The New Straits Times Online.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Thompson_Jan14.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Can Obama Control his Team\'s Egos?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 14, 2009 04:10:28 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Drezner visited with NPR&#8217;s Marketplace recently to talk about President-elect Obama&#8217;s &#8220;team of rivals&#8221; approach in selecting people to serve in his cabinet.  Drezner attempts to answer the question: Can they work together in support of Obama&#8217;s goals?</p> <p><a href=\"http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/01/13/pm_obama_leadership/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the commentary or listen to the podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the Obama Administration – Dean Bosworth</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 14, 2009 02:10:07 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>WGBH&#8217;s &#8220;Greater Boston&#8221; program called upon Dean Bosworth this week to discuss the foreign policy issues that will face Secretary of State Nominee Hillary Clinton, and the Obama administration in the months to come.</p> <p><a href=\"http://streams.wgbh.org/online/gb/gb.php?file=gb20090113clinton2.mov&title=Hillary%20Clinton%27s%20confirmation%20hearings\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the Greater Boston podcast.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Iran aims to get Shanghaied</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 13, 2009 01:42:19 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Benedetta Berti, F&#8217;10 (Ph.D. Candidate), penned this opinion piece for <em>Online Opinion</em> (Australia) that discusses Iran&#8217;s growing involvement in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/op-eds/Berti_Jan13.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Read the op-ed.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">What Makes Ahmadinejad Smile?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 13, 2009 01:14:35 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Newsweek </em>article attempts to explain the size and scale of Israel&#8217;s actions in Gaza.  Professor Nasr offers his thoughts on the evolving situation.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.newsweek.com/id/178850\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Newsweek</em> story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Exciting Times, for an Economist</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 13, 2009 01:03:57 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This <em>Boston Globe</em> story features former Fletcher Professor, Lisa Lynch, and talks about her new role as dean of the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/01/11/exciting_times_for_an_economist/?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Boston Globe</em> story.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">U.N. Push to Stem Misconduct Flounders</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 09, 2009 10:58:58 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>James Wasserstrom, F78, chatted with the <em>Wall Street Journal</em> recently about the United Nation&#8217;s whistle-blowing program and its shortcomings.</p> <p><a href=\"http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB123025080391234345-lMyQjAxMDI4MzIwODIyNTgwWj.html\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Wall Street Journal article.</a></p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Net Effect: Neighborhood Watch</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 08, 2009 12:11:27 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>A recent paper penned by Joshua Goldstein, F09, is referenced in this <em>Foreign Policy</em> acticle that looks at creating an effective means of alerting the world to brewing conflicts.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4602\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>Foreign Policy</em> story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">It\'s Not Easy Winning the \'War of Ideas\'</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 04:02:38 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In this Washingtonian article, Farah Pandith, F95, and her work to combat radical Islam is profiled.</p> <p><a href=\"http://fletcher.tufts.edu/news/2009/pdf/insider.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Washingtonian story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The New Foreign Policy and Professor Drezner</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 03:13:41 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>This week, <em>Foreign Policy</em> unveiled a new Web site        devoted to global politics, economics and ideas.         ForeignPolicy.com will serve as a daily online magazine including commentary from well-known authors and        thinkers.  A blog hosted by Professor Drezner, focusing on global politics, economics and pop culture, is one of the new site&#8217;s key features.</p> <p><a href=\"http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Read Professor Drezner&#8217;s Foreign Policy blog</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Gaza in Turmoil as Sides Rage on</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 02:48:04 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Nasr commented on the escalating situation in Gaza, and the potential for it to evolve into a larger conflict.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20081230/1agaza30_st.art.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Read the <em>USA Today</em> story</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">What\'s ahead in 2009?</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 12:53:54 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Drezner chatted with Kai Ryssdal of NPR&#8217;s Marketplace recently about what&#8217;s in store for the U.S. economy in 2009.</p> <p><a href=\"http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/26/pm_weekly_wrap/\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the podcast or read the transcript</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">Torture Ambivalence Masquerading as Moral and Intellectual Superiority</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 12:41:04 pm</span><br />');
document.write('<p>Professor Drezner and Stanford Philosophy Professor Joshua Cohen discuss how Americans struggle with the question of whether our leaders should be considered &#8220;war criminals&#8221; by virtue of having committed unambiguous war crimes.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/12/24/torture/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the posting and view the podcast</a>.</p> ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><span class="blog-title">The Destructive Cleverness of Latin American Caudillos</span></a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">January 05, 2009 11:48:54 am</span><br />');
document.write('<p>In the context of Ecuador&#8217;s recent default on its international debt, this article cites a book by Lawrence Harrison arguing that the mentality of Third World countries prolongs their underdevelopment.</p> <p><a href=\"http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_opinion.asp?idCat=6342&idArt=3144483\" target=\"_blank\">Read the El Salvador.com story</a> (posted in Spanish).</p> ');
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