Global Security Series Welcomes Tong Zhao
On Thursday, March 27th, Pardee was joined by Tong Zhao, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Zhao hosted an engaging discussion with students and guests, as he spoke to recent expansions in China’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. One of the first topics Zhao spoke on was the management of nuclear escalation and…
Hare: “Is Trump alone now the voice of America?”
Paul Webster Hare, Master Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and former diplomat, analyzes the dramatic shift in American public diplomacy under President Trump’s second term in an article published by the USC Center for Public Diplomacy. “Trump has created his own meme crypto coins and named himself as…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević comments on Zelenskyy’s Oval Office Visit
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was invited by TRT World News to comment on the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His take on the meeting was broadcast on February 28th here. In the commentary, he described the meeting as an unprecedented display…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević participates in political TV show “The Context”
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the political TV show The Context on February 19th. The show Global Tectonic Changes: the Return of Realpolitik addressed President Trump’s foreign policy and the US global posture. In addition to Ambassador Garcević, the show featured Aaron Mate, journalist and author, and Mirko Dautović, foreign…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević comments on the War in Ukraine in the Boston Globe
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was quoted in a Boston Globe Newsletter article marking three years since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. You can read the full article titled It’s a different era’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine here. Garčević’s point that “the context in which this…
Storella Interviewed by Toronto Star on Trump Negotiating Behavior
Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy Mark Storella told the Toronto Star, “I’m afraid all of our partners are scrambling to try to understand how to deal with (Trump) based on his psychology and his personal predilections.” Ambassador Storella, who teaches international negotiation at the Pardee School, said President Trump approaches every negotiation as a…
Pardee School Celebrates 10 Years with Announcement of New Signature Building
As the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University marks its 10-year anniversary, the school has announced plans for a new signature building that will serve as both a physical landmark and a symbol of its expanding role in global studies. Set to break ground in spring 2026, the 12-story mass timber…
Storella Cites Value of Allies and International Engagement in LA Radio Interview
Professor of the Practice Ambassador Mark Storella underlined the importance of America’s alliances and multilateral engagement for the safety of the American people in an interview with Nana Gyamfi on KPFK radio in Los Angeles. Storella explained how our NATO alliance has kept the peace in Europe for 76 years; however, the alliance is now…
Pardee School Signs Partnership with FUNGLODE to Advance Global Studies
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has established a new institutional partnership with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE), marked by a master agreement signing ceremony featuring former Dominican Republic President Dr. Leonel Fernández, founder and president of FUNGLODE, and Boston University Provost Dr. Gloria Waters. The ceremony,…
From UN to NGOs: Pardee School Takes Manhattan
“I have yet to meet a Pardee alum without a great story to tell,” reflected Sonia Liang, Director of Career Services at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, during the school’s recent graduate student networking trip to New York City. Liang elaborated on the impact of the school’s network: “Whether it’s what…
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) Appointed as New Chair of Pardee School Dean’s Advisory Board
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Clarke, a distinguished alumna and accomplished tech executive, brings a wealth of experience in international business and finance to this crucial leadership role.
African Studies Center Engages Community at the 14th Annual African Festival of Boston
The African Studies Center (ASC) was proud to participate in the 14th annual African Festival of Boston (AFOB) on August 17th and 18th. The AFOB is a major public festival held in the Boston Common with the goal of promoting and celebrating African cultures, histories, and identities. The festival features the best of local…
Pardee School Kicks Off 10th Year with Vibrant Welcome Back Event
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University kicked off its tenth year with it’s annual vibrant Welcome Back event on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Held on the Towers Lawn, the gathering brought together students, faculty, and staff, embodying the school’s commitment to fostering a close-knit global community. The aroma of a…
Heine Discusses US-China Economic Relationship
Amb. Jorge Heine. Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future In a recent interview on The Heat, CGTN America’s flagship talk show, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee…
In Memoriam: James C. Scott (1936-2024) – A Dissident Voice in Political Science
When James C. Scott passed away on July 19, 2024, the academic world lost a maverick thinker who changed how we view power and politics. Farah Adeed – a PhD student at the Department of Political Science who works with Jeremy Menchik, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School of Global Studies – …
Renowned Scholar Nimi Wariboko Appointed Director of African Studies Center
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nimi Wariboko, the Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University’s School of Theology (STH), as the new Director of Pardee’s African Studies Center (ASC), effective July 1st. Dr. Wariboko, a highly respected scholar with a unique…
Pardee School Celebrates Class of 2024 at 10th Convocation
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2024 at its 10th convocation ceremony on May 18th, 2024. The ceremony honored the school’s undergraduate and graduate degree recipients. Dean Scott Taylor welcomed the graduates, their families and friends, and congratulated the class on their achievements,…
Pardee School Hosts Panel on Climate Finance with V20 Fellows
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies recently co-hosted a panel discussion on moving from theory to practice with careers in international development and climate finance. The event featured the inaugural cohort of the V20 Climate Prosperity Fellowship Program during their residency at Boston University the week of April 25th. The Fellowship Program, co-organized…
Pardee School Students Reflect on Impactful Journey with State Dept. Partnership
In a testament to dedication and collaboration, Pardee students Diana Reno, Emma Liu, Shana Weitzen, Arianna Ayaz, Roamah Baray, Pragya Raj Singh, and Keya Bharel Waikar have played pivotal roles in supporting the mission of the Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER), under the guidance of Rachel Brulé, Assistant Professor of Global Development Policy…
Garčević Hosts Diplomatic Exchange on Global Challenges
On March 19, 2024, a delegation of young diplomats from North Macedonia were warmly received by the Pardee School of Global Studies, hosted by Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations. The visit, facilitated by Friends Forever International, a nonprofit educational organization based in New Hampshire, aimed to foster cross-cultural understanding and…