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...their nation's wartime victories. By no means the world's most richly resourced fighting force, nor its largest, the country's military has long provided an international role model. Smart, flexible and cohesive, the services have been seasoned by working in contrasting terrains and in conflicts with a wide range of allies against myriad opponents. The guerrilla war against the U.K.'s colonial administration in post-World War II Malaysia and the stubborn conflict in Northern Ireland endowed British commanders with invaluable expertise in counterinsurgency. They learned different lessons in the Falklands, Bosnia and Sierra Leone. (See a brief...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Defense of the Realm: Britain's Armed Forces Crisis | 4/19/2010 | See Source »

...biggest controversy came in 2005 when the UC’s Campus Life Committee had to cancel Wyclef Jean’s performance because of low ticket sales. In the wake of student protests and a $30,000 loss, the UC passed control of College-wide social event planning to the newly formed College Events Board. Backed by a $200,000 budget from the Dean’s Office, the CEB, in partnership with the Harvard Concert Commission, sponsored a successful Yardfest 2006 headlined by Ben Folds, with an audience of 7,000.  Since...

Author: By Jillian K. Kushner, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Yardfest Countdown: Yardfest Through the Years | 4/17/2010 | See Source »

What: It's that time of year again! Since its first run in 2003, the college-wide foam party has grown to capture the attention of even the New York Times. After you have your fun with your fellow swimsuit-donned party-goers, make sure to take a shower. You'll thank us later. Tickets are $10 or $8 for Mather residents, and you can get them from The Harvard Box Office, in front of the Science Center (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.), in the Mather d-hall during dinner Tuesday-Friday, or from Mather HoCo members...

Author: By Barbara B. Depena, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Weekend Roundup | 4/16/2010 | See Source »

What: TAPS is one of Harvard's newest student-run dance companies. The group features all student-choreographed pieces in a variety of styles, including Rhythm tap, Broadway, and Irish. TAPS' performances are varied in order to spread appreciation for tap dancing to a wide audience. Tickets are $10 or $5 for students, Harvard affiliates, and seniors...

Author: By Barbara B. Depena, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Weekend Roundup | 4/16/2010 | See Source »

...mail to HBS staff and faculty in November, Business School Dean Jay O. Light wrote that “despite some positive indicators,” HBS Publishing “still faces significant industry-wide challenges...

Author: By Tara W. Merrigan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Business School Publishing Arm Restructures | 4/15/2010 | See Source »

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