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from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

Photo Gallery: Belfer Center in Action

Published: Spring 2018

Former Secretary of Defense and current Belfer Center Director Ash Carter (right) was joined by Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis for a ceremony in the Pentagon to unveil Carter’s official portrait. America’s 25th Secretary of Defense, Carter was recognized for 35 years of extraordinary service to the nation. — Official Image: Former Secretary of Defense and current Belfer Center Director Ash Carter (right) was joined by Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis for a ceremony in the Pentagon to unveil Carter’s official portrait. America’s 25th Secretary of Defense, Carter was recognized for 35 years of extraordinary service to the nation.

Democracy Dilemmas: Donna Brazile, former Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee and a Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Fellow, speaks at a Belfer Center director’s lunch on the question “Can American Democracy Survive Hyper Partisan Poliarization, Rising Extremism and Voter Suppression?” John Deutch (left), a member of the Center’s Board of Directors, took part in the discussion. — Democracy Dilemmas: Donna Brazile, former Interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee and a Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Fellow, speaks at a Belfer Center director’s lunch on the question “Can American Democracy Survive Hyper Partisan Poliarization, Rising Extremism and Voter Suppression?” John Deutch (left), a member of the Center’s Board of Directors, took part in the discussion.

Rapid Response: Juliette Kayyem, Director of the Center’s Homeland Security Project, talks with former Department of Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson (right) in February before the JFK Jr. Forum “Lessons Learned from 2017 Crisis Response.” The panel included ThinkThrough Group’s José Andrés (left), Walmart’s Jason Jackson, and Red Cross’s Brad Kieserman. — Rapid Response: Juliette Kayyem, Director of the Center’s Homeland Security Project, talks with former Department of Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson (right) in February before the JFK Jr. Forum “Lessons Learned from 2017 Crisis Response.” The panel included ThinkThrough Group’s José Andrés (left), Walmart’s Jason Jackson, and Red Cross’s Brad Kieserman.

Palestinian Perspective: Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2007-2013) and Middle East Initiative Senior Fellow, speaks with students following his JFK Jr. Forum address in February. He discussed the proposition of a two-state solution in the region and the need for Palestinian unity and for Palestinians to understand and conform to international norms. — Palestinian Perspective: Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister (2007-2013) and Middle East Initiative Senior Fellow, speaks with students following his JFK Jr. Forum address in February. He discussed the proposition of a two-state solution in the region and the need for Palestinian unity and for Palestinians to understand and conform to international norms.

AI Issues: Jason Matheny (right), Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), speaks at a JFK Jr. Forum on “The Public Policy Challenges of Artificial Intelligence.” He and Belfer Center Co-Director Eric Rosenbach discussed enhanced intelligence capabilities presented by the AI in the intelligence field and possibilities and dangers created by AI-controlled weapons systems. — AI Issues: Jason Matheny (right), Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), speaks at a JFK Jr. Forum on “The Public Policy Challenges of Artificial Intelligence.” He and Belfer Center Co-Director Eric Rosenbach discussed enhanced intelligence capabilities presented by the AI in the intelligence field and possibilities and dangers created by AI-controlled weapons systems.

Advising the President: Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor to President Obama and current Belfer Center non-resident Senior Fellow, speaks with students and fellows about her responsibilities in the White House and about security challenges facing the United States during that time and now. Her duties included providing daily national security briefings to the president. — Advising the President: Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor to President Obama and current Belfer Center non-resident Senior Fellow, speaks with students and fellows about her responsibilities in the White House and about security challenges facing the United States during that time and now. Her duties included providing daily national security briefings to the president.

Financial Future: Former Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, who currently heads PSP Capital, speaks with Professor Nicholas Burns, Faculty Director of the Belfer Center’s Future of Diplomacy Project, during a JFK Jr. Forum. The discussion focused on global economic challenges and issues facing the U.S., such as trade agreements and employment. — Financial Future: Former Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, who currently heads PSP Capital, speaks with Professor Nicholas Burns, Faculty Director of the Belfer Center’s Future of Diplomacy Project, during a JFK Jr. Forum. The discussion focused on global economic challenges and issues facing the U.S., such as trade agreements and employment.

Cartoons and Climate: Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Tom Toles (right) and Award-winning climate scientist Michael E. Mann discuss their collaborative book, The Madhouse Effect, during an Environment and Natural Resources Program event co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center. The book uses satire to explore climate change denial in the face of overwhelming scientific consensus. — Cartoons and Climate: Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Tom Toles (right) and Award-winning climate scientist Michael E. Mann discuss their collaborative book, The Madhouse Effect, during an Environment and Natural Resources Program event co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center. The book uses satire to explore climate change denial in the face of overwhelming scientific consensus.

Regional Relationships: India Air Force Air Vice-Marshal (ret) Arjun Subramaniam, Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Asia Center, and Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Power Studies, speaks on the evolving India-China relationship during a Future of Diplomacy Project seminar moderated by Nicholas Burns. — Regional Relationships: India Air Force Air Vice-Marshal (ret) Arjun Subramaniam, Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Asia Center, and Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Power Studies, speaks on the evolving India-China relationship during a Future of Diplomacy Project seminar moderated by Nicholas Burns.

Defense Dialogue: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford speaks about defense-related issues during a discussion with students and fellows at a seminar hosted by the Belfer Center’s Defense Project. Major General (ret) William Rapp (right), Director of the Defense Project, introduced Gen. Dunford and moderated the discussion. — Defense Dialogue: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford speaks about defense-related issues during a discussion with students and fellows at a seminar hosted by the Belfer Center’s Defense Project. Major General (ret) William Rapp (right), Director of the Defense Project, introduced Gen. Dunford and moderated the discussion.

Technology for Good: Helen Grenier, iRobot and CyPhy founder, speaks during a Belfer Center Technology and Public Policy Project event with area technology leaders. Ash Carter (right) and Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government Director Lawrence Summers (not pictured) co-hosted the event with area technology experts, including Harvard Professor Lawrence Katz (left). — Technology for Good: Helen Grenier, iRobot and CyPhy founder, speaks during a Belfer Center Technology and Public Policy Project event with area technology leaders. Ash Carter (right) and Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government Director Lawrence Summers (not pictured) co-hosted the event with area technology experts, including Harvard Professor Lawrence Katz (left).

Innovation Models: Eric Lander, Founding Director of the MIT/Harvard Broad Institute and a leader of the international Human Genome Project, speaks at a Center board of directors lunch about current opportunities and challenges in science, technology, and innovation. Attendees included Science, Technology, and Public Policy Co-Director Dan Schrag (left). — Innovation Models: Eric Lander, Founding Director of the MIT/Harvard Broad Institute and a leader of the international Human Genome Project, speaks at a Center board of directors lunch about current opportunities and challenges in science, technology, and innovation. Attendees included Science, Technology, and Public Policy Co-Director Dan Schrag (left).

Recommended citation

“Photo Gallery: Belfer Center in Action," Belfer Center Newsletter. Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School (Spring 2018).