How civil wars evolve
MIT political scientist’s book shows how even the bloodiest conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.
3 Questions: Violence and protests in the Muslim world
MIT political scientist Fotini Christia talks about the attacks on U.S. and Western embassies in North Africa and the Middle East.
Josh Shifrinson: decline of power play
Military strategy for a declining United States in a complex world
MIT Lean Advancement Initiative awarded $8 million for post-traumatic stress innovations project
To develop innovative recommendations for transforming the military psychological health care system related to PTSD.
New way to stop the bleeding
Nanoscale biological coating developed at MIT could prevent battlefield deaths.
3 Questions: Stephen Van Evera on the withdrawal from Iraq
A look at the prospects for peace as U.S. troops leave.
Taylor Fravel decodes China’s foreign policy
A political scientist analyzes the decisions of a world power.
Seeing through walls
Researchers at MIT’s Lincoln Lab have developed new radar technology that provides real-time video of what’s going on behind solid walls.
'Deaths of Others' in America's Wars
A book about the fate of civilians of those we fight and those we fight for
Admiral Thad Allen explains leadership during crisis
Former Sloan Fellow speaks with Dean Schmittlein about response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
