For US, Iran, Will Momentous Become Momentum?

21 Jul 2008

Professor Nasr chats with NPR about the uranium enrichment divide between Iran and the US, and ways to potentially bridge the gap.

Listen to the podcast here.

Laughing at Obama

18 Jul 2008

In this New York Times video, Professor Drezner explores the delicacy of satirizing Barack Obama.

Watch the video here.

Nelson Mandela at 90

18 Jul 2008

KQED, National Public Radio based out of San Francisco, hosted a segment that centered on the life and legacy of South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. Professor Sarkin participated in the discussion.

Listen to the podcast here.

The Great Global Schemer

18 Jul 2008

In this book review for the Washington Post, Professor Drezner offers his thoughts on Jeffrey D. Sachs’ latest endeavor, “Common Wealth”.

Read the full book review here.

US Shift on Iran Talks Seems Lifted From its N. Korea Playbook

17 Jul 2008

Professor Nasr is quoted in this Chicago Tribune story that discusses the Bush administration’s decision to send diplomats to participate in talks between Europe and Iran this week in Geneva.

Read the full article here.

Can Hip Hop Beat Conflict?

14 Jul 2008

The latest issue of Washington Report on Middle East Affairs highlights a panel discussion (organized by the United States Institute of Peace) that focused on the effects of hip hop music and culture in zones of conflict. Professor Sommers participated in the discussion.

Read the story here.

U.N. Ambiguity Adds to Image as Paper Tiger

08 Jul 2008

In a recent Washington Times story, Professor Glennon talks to the “huge philosophical divide in the international community concerning when the use of force (by the U.N.) is appropriate.”

Read the article here.

Iraqi Prime Minister Weighs US Exit Timeline

08 Jul 2008

Professor Nazr is quoted in this USA Today news article that addresses the duration of a US military presence in Iraq.

Read the full story here.

Professor Drezner Analyzes the G8 Summit

07 Jul 2008

KQED, the San Fransisco based National Public Radio station, ran a segment highlighting the G8 Summit that kicked off today in Japan. Professor Drezner joined the discussion and offered his thoughts on topics such as oil prices, the slowing global economy and climate change.

Listen to the broadcast here.

Brazil Ethanol Won't Cut US Gasoline Prices Soon

07 Jul 2008

In this Dow Jones news story, Professor Moomaw talks about the ongoing battle between ethanol makers and the corn lobby.

Read the complete piece here.

Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos, F81, Celebrates the Freed FARC Hostages

03 Jul 2008

In this Miami Herald article, Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos, F81, reveals the elaborate plans that lead to the liberation of twelve FARC hostages including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt. Additionally, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, F83, offered his “deepest congratulations to the Colombian security forces, who executed a brilliant operation to successfully free the hostages.”

Read the story here.

Preparing the Battlefield

30 Jun 2008

In this New Yorker article, Professor Nasr explains why a “strategy of using ethnic minorities to undermine Iran” is flawed.

Read the article here.

Eliot Kalter Discusses the Economy, Inflation and the Fed

27 Jun 2008

In this Dow Jones News Story Eliot Kalter, senior fellow with the Center for Emerging Market Enterprise, examines the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

Read the posting here.

Joshua Goldstein, F09, Embracing Open Access in East Africa

27 Jun 2008

The Journal of Public and International Affairs (Spring edition) features an article written by Joshua Goldstein, F09. The piece focuses on “a common internet infrastructure policy agenda for human security and economic development” in East Africa.

Read the full article here.

Professor Nasr and Instability in the Middle East

24 Jun 2008

The New York Times and PRI’s The World recently tapped Professor Nasr for his thoughts on the political and military instability in Iraq and Iran.

Read The New York Times article here.

Listen to the PRI podcast here.

Candy: A Sweet Spot in a Sour Economy

24 Jun 2008

Professor Tillotson is quoted in this Associated Press article that looks at America’s continued love affair with candy through tough economic times.

Read the article here.

Bjoern Seibert, F08, Addresses the Evolving Conflict in Chad and Sudan

24 Jun 2008

Seibert spoke with Voice of America and Reuters (UK) last week about the current military and political situation in Chad and Sudan.

Read the Reuters article here.

Listen to the Voice of America podcast here.

The US and Iraqi Sovereignty

24 Jun 2008

In this WBUR On Point conversation, Professor Nasr addresses the legal framework for US military operations in Iraq and how it will change when the Bush administration ends.

Listen to the podcast here.

A Conversation With Vali Nasr, Michael Gordon and Stephen Biddle

24 Jun 2008

In this video clip, Charlie Rose chats with Vali Nasr about the current state of Iraq, including security, sustainability and the need for a continued US presence in the region.

Watch the video here.

Iraq: Sadr's Party Says it Won't Stand in Elections

16 Jun 2008

The Los Angeles Times reported that members of Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada Sadr’s political bloc announced the group would not compete as a party in coming local elections but would endorse candidates. Professor Nasr is quoted in the story.

Read more here.

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