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US-Russian Contention in Cyberspace

The overarching question imparting urgency to this exploration is: Can U.S.-Russian contention in cyberspace cause the two nuclear superpowers to stumble into war? In considering this question we were constantly reminded of recent comments by a prominent U.S. arms control expert: At least as dangerous as the risk of an actual cyberattack, he observed, is cyber operations’ “blurring of the line between peace and war.” Or, as Nye wrote, “in the cyber realm, the difference between a weapon and a non-weapon may come down to a single line of code, or simply the intent of a computer program’s user.”

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The Geopolitics of Renewable Hydrogen

Renewables are widely perceived as an opportunity to shatter the hegemony of fossil fuel-rich states and democratize the energy landscape. Virtually all countries have access to some renewable energy resources (especially solar and wind power) and could thus substitute foreign supply with local resources. Our research shows, however, that the role countries are likely to assume in decarbonized energy systems will be based not only on their resource endowment but also on their policy choices.

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What Comes After the Forever Wars

As the United States emerges from the era of so-called forever wars, it should abandon the regime change business for good. Then, Washington must understand why it failed, writes Stephen Walt.

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Telling Black Stories: What We All Can Do

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Energy Policy Seminar: Henry Lee & Daniel Schrag on "China's Pathway to Decarbonization"

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Mon., Mar. 21, 2022 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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ENRP / HUCE / MRCBG Energy Policy Seminar Series

If the world is going to prevent the most catastrophic consequences of climate change, China, as the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, must play a major role. Although its emissions are still rising, China has announced its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. Given its enormous coal-dependent infrastructure, large heavy manufacturing base, and rapid rate of urbanization, transitioning away from fossil fuels will be very challenging.

Join us for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Henry Lee, Director of the Environment and Natural Resources Program and Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at HKS, and Daniel Schrag, Co-Director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program and Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology and Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University. Using insights from their new book, Foundations for a Low-Carbon Energy System in China, Professors Lee and Schrag will discuss the major obstacles to China's climate commitments, as well as the policy decisions it can make today to facilitate deep decarbonization several decades from now. Q&A to follow.

Attendance: This event is open to the public and hosted on Zoom. For those who cannot attend live, the seminar will be recorded and available to watch on this page.

Accessibility: Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions about access, please contact Liz Hanlon (ehanlon@hks.harvard.edu) in advance of the session.

Registration: Please RSVP at the link below. Registration will remain open until the event begins.

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Henry Lee

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    Henry Lee

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    • Director, Environment and Natural Resources Program
    • Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
    • Co-Principal Investigator, Energy Technology Innovation Policy
    • Member of the Board, Belfer Center
    • Faculty Affiliate, Middle East Initiative
    Expertise:
    • North America
    • South Asia
    • Energy
    • Biofuels
    • U.S. energy policy
    • Oil
    • Nuclear power
    • India energy policy
    • Energy security
    • Energy R&D
    • Energy Innovation policy
    • Energy conservation
    • Coal, Carbon Capture, & Storage
    • China energy policy
    • Environment & Climate Change
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    • Climate change policy
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Daniel Schrag

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    Daniel Schrag

    Daniel Schrag

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    • Steering Committee Member, Harvard Project on Climate Agreements
    • Member of the Board, Belfer Center
    • Co-Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
    Expertise:
    • Energy
    • Energy R&D
    • Coal, Carbon Capture, & Storage
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • Climate change policy

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    Priyank Lathwal

    Priyank Lathwal

    • Associate, Environment and Natural Resources Program/Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
    Expertise:
    • Asia & the Pacific
    • North America
    • South Asia
    • Energy
    • U.S. energy policy
    • Transportation
    • Renewable energy
    • India energy policy
    • China energy policy
    • Environment & Climate Change
    • Air pollution
    • Climate change policy

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