Tag: Department of Defense
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Nation & World
John McCain: A maverick who matters
Harvard analysts reflect on the life and legacy of ailing Arizona Sen. John McCain, who says in a new memoir that this will be his last term in office.
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Nation & World
Stirrings of a new nuclear arms race
The Department of Defense’s new review of U.S. nuclear policy and capabilities calls for an end to decades of disarmament efforts and a return to superpower arms race, not just with Russia but China. The added dimension of cyber warfare further complicates matters.
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Nation & World
Protecting those who have protected us
David Shulkin, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke to Harvard Law School in advance of giving the 2017 Disabled American Veterans Distinguished Lecture at Harvard Law School.
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Nation & World
Genes tied to prostate cancer uncovered
For the first time, researchers have laid bare the full genetic blueprint of multiple prostate tumors, uncovering alterations that have never before been detected and offering a deep view of the genetic missteps that underlie the disease.