Technology and National Security
The Aspen Strategy Group hosted a series of discussions about technology and national security. Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and former Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia B…
576 viewsThe Aspen Strategy Group hosted a series of discussions about technology and national security. Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and former Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia B…
576 viewsFormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice moderated a discussion on the evolution of communication and its effect on democracy. She was joined by British historian Niall Ferguson and former…
520 viewsNew York Times national security correspondent David Sanger; Fiona Hill, formerly with the National Intelligence Council; and author Ben Buchanan discussed Russian cyber intelligence operati…
1,961 viewsJoseph Nye talked about his book Is the American Century Over?, in which he argues that while many predict China will replace the United States as the supreme global power, America’s militar…
1,615 viewsHarvard Kennedy School Professor Joseph Nye talks about the foreign policies of 20th century American presidents and assesses the effectiveness and ethics of their choices. Professor Nye ide…
732 viewsJack Goldsmith argues that while it is commonly held that the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, resulted in the executive branch obtaining unprecedented and unaccountable power, the r…
737 viewsJoseph Nye talked about the changing nature of power in global affairs. He argued that in the future, military and economic power would have competition in the digital age. On February 15, …
472 viewsParticipants talked about the relationship between the U.S. and China. Among the topics they addresses were trade relations, China’s role as a global power, regional security, and internatio…
544 viewsFollowing opening remarks at a conference on national security, panelists talked about major foreign policy and national security challenges facing the nation. Among the topics they addresse…
573 viewsFormer Secretaries Armitage and Nye co-chaired the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Smart Power. They testified about the commission’s report, including long-term…
142 viewsAuthors William Kristol and Joseph Nye discussed “America in the World: Hard vs. Soft Power,” in a public lecture in the Cole Assembly Room at Converse Hall at Amherst College. Hard power wa…
445 viewsAuthor Joseph Dean Nye talked about his book Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics, published by PublicAffairs. The book is about attracting others to a policy rather than using…
409 viewsMr. Meade, the recipient of the 2002 Lionel Gelber prize, and other finalists talked about foreign policy in the current global system’s hegemonies, emerging markets, and the limits of Ameri…
79 viewsPakistani President General Pervez Musharraf spoke at Harvard University about Pakistan’s political and economic reforms, relations with India, and international efforts to combat terrorism…
168 viewsPeter Hart, CEO of Peter Hart Research Associates, talked about a recent survey of young Americans' attitudes toward government and public service. His remarks were followed by panelist rema…
54 viewsFormer President Arias delivered the keynote address for the institute. After their prepared remarks, other speakers answered questions from the audience.
120 viewsParticipants talked about different ways to define globalization and the impacts of globalization on the world. Among the topics they addressed were role of information technology, societal …
368 viewsKing Abdullah talked about the challenges that face Jordan, and the attainment of lasting peace in the region. He focused on the peace treaties between many nations in the Middle East and Jo…
64 viewsPanelists discussed the challenges women face when elected to political office. Problems they discussed include the willingness of the public to view women as leaders, and cultural perceptio…
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