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...when it comes to using—or misusing—“democracy” to justify an aggressive, bellicose foreign policy. “We’ve got to keep an eye on Russia,” Ms. Palin told Mr. Gibson. Referring to this summer??s Russia-Georgia conflict, Ms. Palin scolded Russia for its aggressive actions in Georgia. “For Russia to have exerted such pressure in terms of invading a smaller democratic country, unprovoked, is unacceptable,” she said. When pressed as to whether Russia was unprovoked...
...William C. Kirby, who will co-teach Historical Study A-13: “China: Traditions and Transformations” this semester with colleague Peter K. Bol, was reluctant to ascribe attendance at his class—students filled the aisles at the first meeting—to this summer??s international sporting spectacle. But Kirby did not shy away from the subject while teaching—opening the class with 20 minutes of clips from the Olympics’ opening ceremonies...
...rebuilding year, the Harvard fencing team showed that even in off years it will be a force to be reckoned with, finishing sixth nationally for the second consecutive season. Lacking the star power of years past with foilist Emily Cross and epeeist Benji Ungar off training for this summer??s Olympics, both the women and men far exceeded expectations. Despite a trio of epeeists that included only one experienced fencer, the women posted an undefeated fall season, winning the first annual Beanpot tournament and even beating perennial juggernaut and 2007 national champion Penn State. The men fared only...
...discussion yesterday in Sever Hall that addressed the history of human rights in China, the current conflict in Tibet, and the perception of a Western bias against China. The discussion reflected the diverse opinions about China’s human rights record that have surfaced in light of this summer??s Olympics in Beijing. The panel featured Fairbank Center for East Asian Research associate Merle Goldman, Harvard Law School research associate Lobsang Sangay, Harvard economics graduate student Yue Tan “David” Tang, and Amnesty International advocacy director T. Kumar. Tang was the lone supporter...
...distinctly remember the meal in Colico last summer??at the agriturismo just north of Lake Como—when I had the pumpkin ravioli I’d been searching for my whole trip. It was my second to last night in Italy and I knew I had finally found that perfect meal. I had to close my eyes between bites of the pasta. I was intoxicated by more than just the food, but the sentiment was genuine. I slapped my hand down on my seat and announced to the table, “This is where...