http://www.hks.harvard.eduen-USWed, 01 Jul 2009 15:42:06 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/goldsmith-white-housePresident Obama called on the private sector to partner with the government to invest in innovative, high-impact programs that confront acute social problems. The presentation and conversation, held at White House on June 30, was led and moderated by Stephen Goldsmith, professor of government and director of the Ash Institute’s Innovations in American Government Program at Harvard Kennedy School.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:39:17 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/testimonies/testimony-nye-japan-jun09Testifying before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment, Joseph Nye, university distinguished service professor, Sultan of Oman Professor of International Relations and former dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, said that relations between the United States and Japan are better than in the past, though problems do loom.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:21:23 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/belfer-newman-bunn-jun09Andrew Newman and Matthew Bunn's new analysis assesses the Obama administration's fiscal year (FY) 2010 budget request for programs to improve controls over nuclear weapons, materials, and expertise worldwide. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:21:41 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/jencks-trickle-down-working-paperHow income is distributed throughout society and whether or not a ‘trickle-down effect’ actually benefits those at the bottom are questions explored in a new Harvard Kennedy School Working Paper. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:39:32 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/mexico-reportThe key strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s economic landscape are explored in comprehensive new report co-produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Harvard’s Center for International Development (CID). Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:08:27 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/hks-itn/6-22-09HKS in the News: June 22nd - June 28thMon, 29 Jun 2009 19:48:23 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/nick-burns-q-and-aThe recent Iranian election and subsequent protests have garnered much attention from the international community. More than two weeks after the election there are still many questions surrounding the future of Iran and any potential negotiations with the U.S. Nicholas Burns, professor of the practice of diplomacy and international politics and former top U.S. negotiator in talks aimed at Iran's nuclear program for George W. Bush, offers his thoughts on the situation in Iran.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:41:34 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/commentary/small-change-for-citiesTHE HOTLY debated tax increases in the budget that the Legislature sent to Governor Deval Patrick are small change, which is both good and bad.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:03:25 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/articles/youtube-iranWe recently spoke with YouTube political director Steve Grove MPP 2006 to survey his perspective on the role his and other social media websites can play in covering and effecting international events. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:30:41 GMThttp://www.hks.harvard.edu/news-events/news/hks-itn/6-13-09HKS in the News: June 13th - June 19th