Exploring Academia and Beyond: A Conversation with Dean Scott Taylor
We caught up with Dean Dr. Scott Taylor anddiscussed everything from the intricacies of policy-making in academics to his love for Star Trek. We gained personal insights into the emotions he experienced when opening a box of his first published books and learned about what the daily life of a dean looks like.
Schmidt Delivers Lecture on Overcoming Populism at EC Conference
At a conference co-hosted by the ZOE Institute for Future-Fit Economies and European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, discussed the challenges of populism to social policy while…
Heine Interviewed on China in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Truce
In an appearance on WION, a leading Indian news publication,” 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, discusses Chinese foreign policy and the peace brokered between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Heine explored the…
Heine Comments on Chinese Foreign Policy and Global Impact
Ambassador Heine joined a panel of global experts to discuss how recent remarks by the Chinese Foreign Minister were received in the Global South and how China’s foreign policy may impact global economics.
Pardee School Faculty Discuss China’s Global Impact During “Research on Tap” Event
This “Research on Tap” convened BU faculty and researchers from across schools and disciplines. Through a series of individual presentations on a wide range of topics, the suite of experts expanded BU’s reservoir of knowledge on China and helped inform research and teaching on China at global and local dimensions.
Garčević Interviewed on Developments in Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Garčević discusses Germany and the United States’ transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, the military significance of the battle for Bakhmut on the Eastern Ukrainian front, as well as what to expect of the war in the Spring.
Najam Interviewed on IMF Inefficiencies
Professor Najam suggests that given the IMF’s central mission of maintaining and enhancing global monetary and financial stability, the fact that between 20 to 30 countries are on the verge of sovereign default today is an indictment of the IMF’s own competence, even if the primary fault lies with the countries themselves.
Najam Featured in “Context” Report on Climate Loss and Damage
“By raising money from bad actions so that we raise the cost of doing bad things, we [can] use that money to be able to do good things for those who are being treated unfairly by climate change.”
Heine Offers Perspective on China in the World
Ambassador Heine was asked about his latest book as well as the state of Sino-Latin American relations, trends in Chinese foreign direct investment worldwide, and the United States-China trade war.
Heine Comments on State of Latin American Economy and Regional Challenges
As Latin America struggles to recover from its worst economic crisis in 120 years, Ambassador Heine predicts that the region will continue to deepen its relationship with China.
Garčević Interviewed on Institutional Crisis in Montenegro
Ambassador Garčević argues that the current political crisis in Montenegro cannot be resolved without more robust EU involvement; however, there does not appear to be an appetite for such intervention on Brussels or Washington’s side.
Pardee Center Kicks Off Spring 2023 Global Health Politics Workshop
In presenting her findings from research on barriers to treating high viral load (HVL) HIV/AIDS cases in Malawi, Dr. Ann Swidler outlines her experiences in Malawi and called on global health infrastructure to tailor their global policies more specifically to individual countries.
Najam Joins Panel Discussion on Population and Climate Change
Professor Najam noted that curbing population growth and managing the impacts of climate change may be amongst the most vital problems developing countries face, but that is not a reason to just lump the two together.
Storella Discusses Death of Ukraine’s Interior Minister and Ongoing War with Russia
“I do not think that Putin and the people around Putin…are going to back off until they realize that this catastrophic choice that Vladimir Putin made is only leading to disaster for Russia and the Russian people.”
Garčević Breaks Down Implications of U.S. House Speaker Election
The struggle to elect a Speaker of the House illuminates the strength far-right Republicans and Trump allies may have in the future, which Ambassador Garčević argues could make it difficult for mainline Republicans to govern the House over the next two years.
Najam Featured in Documentary on Collaborative Governance
“LAIAN.” released by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, highlights the experience of “Etorkizuna Eraikiz,” a major and all-encompassing initiative by the government of Gipuzkoa to incorporate deep citizen participation and grassroots democracy in policymaking, budget development, and institutional development.
Najam Describes 2022 as a “Year of Malaise”
“Maybe the best thing that can be said about 2022 in international affairs is that it will end tonight. The saddest thing is that all the challenges that it has wrought will still be with us when the first of January dawns.”
Garčević Discusses Russia-Ukraine War & Western “Escalation Paradox”
Are the Balkans vulnerable to Russian influence amidst its continued military campaign in Ukraine? How can Western powers keep the door open to negotiations with Russia while also providing Ukraine with aid? Ambassador Garčević explains.
Heine Joins Webinar on Active Non-Alignment & Spread in the Global South
Speakers emphasized the degree to which Ambassador Heine’s book has gained new currency as the notion of non-alignment has spread throughout the Global South in the course of 2022.
Mako Joins Panel Exploring Future of New Iraqi Government
Professor Mako details the significance of foreign intervention for Iraqi sovereignty, particularly the Turkish and Iranian military intervention and the 2003 U.S. invasion and subsequent military interventions, which she argued led to fragmentation on multiple levels.