Schmidt Discusses Neo-Liberal Ideas and Impact on Democratic Capitalism
Professor Schmidt discusses the findings of her upcoming journal article “The Power of Ideas in Capitalism Transformations and Democratic Backlash” at the Stato e Mercato Annual Seminar.
Najam Interviewed on Climate Change and Displacement
“In some ways, we lie to ourselves when we talk about climate as something that is going to happen. By my estimation for at least about two and a half billion people climate change is a reality today.”
Garčević Joins Panel on Role of Russia and China in Western Balkans
Chinese and Russian approaches to the Western Balkans may appear different at the surface, however, the lasting corrosive effects of their involvement are similar: erosion of weak institutions and legal systems, and a slowing down the progress of the countries from the region towards EU.
Fewsmith Delivers Lecture Outlining Findings of His New Book
During a CSA hosted lecture, Professor Fewsmith discussed how people gain positions and consolidate power in Chinese politics and tracks the rise of President Xi Jinping.
Heine Discusses APEC Meeting and Challenges for Member Economies
Appearing on CGTN’s “The Heat,” Ambassador Heine discusses the challenges APEC faces, the need for more climate action as opposed to climate commitments, and the existential threat that APEC faces in maintaining its relevance.
Heine Interviewed on Complexities of U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Heine explores the troubled relationship between the U.S. and China as well as the Chinese real estate bubble, climate diplomacy, big tech companies, Blackrock’s foray into China, and international trade.
Hare Comments on Protests in Cuba And Government Response
Ambassador Hare argues that the Cuban government is clearly reverting to Cold War-era strategies against protest movements claiming, “they’ve lost the narrative, the battle of ideas, especially with young people.”
Lori Publishes Article on the Global Mobility Rights
“Without ‘humanitarian corridors’ that allow for safe passage under duress, vulnerable groups are forced to engage human traffickers and undertake increasingly dangerous journeys as ‘illegal’ migrants.”
Heine Comments on China’s Expanding Nuclear Arsenal
Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts on the global fear over China’s arms escalation as well as the risk it poses to global security.
GDP Center Launches National Climate Funds Tracker
The first-of-its-kind NCF Tracker identifies 46 funds across 39 countries, showing how these funds vary by host country, legal design, scope, mobilized finance, and the level of success in attracting resources from multilateral climate funds.
Lori Publishes Article on Racial Formations in Africa and the Middle East
In a new article based on archives as well as the authors’ legal advocacy for stateless populations in the UAE, Professor Lori Yoana Kuzmova examine the contested legal status of Zanzibaris and other East African minorities in the UAE.
Garčević Discusses Future of EU-Western Balkan Relations
According to Ambassador Garčević, both the EU and the Western Balkans states have failed to deliver what they agreed on in Thessaloniki in 2003: the Western Balkan has failed to deliver comprehensive democratic reforms, the EU failed to remain politically committed to enlargement.
Najam Keynotes VIDC/IIASA Event on Climate and Displacement
Dean Najam expressed disappointment with COP26 and climate activists whose increased interest and awareness of the climate crises have not translated to actionable change, noting that aspiration is not a replacement for action, and neither is anger.
Fewsmith Explores Worldview of China’s Leading Party Theorist
Professor Fewsmith joins fellow scholars to discuss Wáng Hùníng and his background and rise to prominence in the Chinese government, as well as his views on American society and government.
Najam Interviewed on Climate Change Impacts and COP26
According to Dean Najam, “a temperature rise of two degrees would lead to more than two billion people fleeing. The international community must adjust to this.”
Mako Discusses Research on De-Ba’athification in Iraq
Professor Mako discusses how her work explores De-Ba’athification as a means of lustration, the policy’s origins and legacies, as well as how it and foreign influence affected the Iraq coalition government.
CSE Lecture Explores Faith-Based Responses to Migration Challenges
Global experts discuss the role of faith-based actors in the areas of forced migration and humanitarian issues, ways in which religion offers both motivation and resources to tackle these challenges, as well as how religion and politics intersect to address migrant crises.
Garčević Co-Authors Op-Ed Requesting U.S. Leadership in the Balkans
“The independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of BiH, Kosovo, and Montenegro are under direct threat from a revanchist regime in Serbia, one that likewise endangers the U.S. commitments to peace and stability in southeast Europe.”
Pardee Center Hosts Book Talk on “China’s Civilian Army“
Author Peter Martin joins a panel of Pardee School Professors to discuss his book, which tells the story of China’s transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of its diplomats.
CSE Lecture Explores How Britain Got to Brexit
Boston College Professor James Cronin outlined changes in the nature of politics and political parties since the 1970s leading to Brexit.