An Enlightening Visit: Former President Fernández
On October 26, 2023, we welcomed former Dominican President Leonel Fernández to a meaningful lunch at the Pardee School of Global Studies. Later, he delivered a captivating lecture on “Globalization & Geopolitics in the Digital Age”, enriching the academic and political discourse.
Hare Takes the Helm as Interim Director of the Center for Latin American Studies
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Paul Hare as the Interim Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS). Ambassador Hare, a Senior Lecturer of International Relations, brings a wealth of diplomatic experience and expertise in intercultural communication, public diplomacy, and Cuban affairs to his…
CLAS/CSE Hosts Panel on Efficacy of Sanctions
A panel of legal and political science experts explored the effectiveness of sanctions in inhibiting authoritarianism, using case studies from Hungary, Poland, and Venezuela.
CLAS Hosts Panel Exploring Latinx Electoral Politics
Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, experts from across Boston University explored recent voting patterns, shifting demographics, generational divides, and diverging concerns among Latinx voters of different backgrounds.
CLAS Faculty Publishes Op-Ed on Brazilian Presidential Election
“Seen from afar, the dynamics playing out in the Brazilian election are a clear example of the broader crisis of liberal democracy, with right-wing authoritarians in ascent globally.”
CLAS Hosts Conversation with Congresswoman-elect Karmen Ramírez Boscán
Congresswoman-elect Karmen Ramírez Boscán, a Geneva-based indigenous Wayúu woman who was selected to represent overseas Colombians in the Congress – discusses the challenges facing Colombia today.
CLAS Hosts Lecture by Juan Carlos Pinzón, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S.
In commemoration of the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the U.S., Ambassador Pinzón spoke about the history of the countries’ binational relationship, their partnership, and the political challenges that both countries face.
Assessing China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Pardee School Series
This event series will examine the economic, social, political, and security impacts of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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.
CLAS Hosts Discussion on “The Cuban Hustle”
Professor Sujatha Fernandes’ book brings together a collection of essays that coalesce around the idea of “hustle,” a word arising out of the Cuban vernacular of “luchar,” describing the various ways Cubans have improvised and invented in order to navigate daily life in uncertain sometimes desperate conditions.
Roldán-Figueroa Named Director of Center for Latin American Studies
Dr. Rady Roldán-Figueroa, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity at Boston University, will follow Professor Adela Pineda as the Director of CLAS.
CLAS Hosts Book Talk on Colombia’s “Marijuana Boom”
Northwestern University Professor Lina Britto discusses her latest book, which explores Colombia’s transformation from a model of Latin American democracy and economic modernization to a drug paradise.
CLAS Hosts Discussion on Latinx Perspectives of US Elections
Special guests noted that the main lessons coming out of the 2020 election cycle is that “the Latinx community is not a monolith.”
CLAS Hosts Virtual Panel on U.S. Presidential Elections
Pardee Professors and fellow Boston University experts discussed the Latin American perspectives on the U.S. elections.
CLAS Hosts Event on US-Venezuela Relations
Congressman Miguel Pizarro, Dr. Carlos Blanco, and Dr. Michael McCarthy discussed the current Venezuelan regime and evolving relations with the U.S.
CLAS Hosts Panel Discussion on DACA
Panelists discussed DACAs impact on higher education, particularly for Latin American students
CLAS Hosts Discussion on COVID-19 in Latin America
Pardee Profs. Ferretti and Gallagher discuss how COVID-19 has laid bare the deep fault lines of inequality in Latin American.
CLAS Hosts Virtual Event Discussing African Influence in Mexican Music
BU Profs. Birenbaum Quintero and Juárez discuss African involvement in the formation of la música de México.
CLAS Essay Contest Winners Announced
The Pardee School’s Center for Latin American Studies announced the winners of its Latin American Studies Essay contest.
CLAS Video: A Conversation with Juan Villoro
The Center for Latin American Studies hosts Méxican novelist, playwright, and journalist Juan Villoro for an online conversation on Archeology and Literature in México (video available).