Trump’s Return to White House: Garčević and Mako Analyze Potential Changes
Former president Donald Trump’s return to the White House following Tuesday’s stunning election points to major shifts in U.S. foreign policy should he follow through on his campaign promises. Faculty members from the Pardee School share their expert views on Middle East peace prospects and NATO-Ukraine relations. Middle East Peace Prospects and Regional Dynamics Assistant…
Selin Discusses Climate Policy Implications Following Trump Victory with French Media
As various environmental experts weighed in, Selin provided a measured analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act’s future under a second Trump presidency. “Elle a déjà prouvé son efficacité, en matière d’emplois créés. Il ne voudra pas et ne pourra pas la supprimer facilement” [“It (the IRA) has already proven its effectiveness in terms of jobs created.”]
Selin Discusses Climate Politics in U.S. Presidential Election with Swedish Media
Pardee School Professor Henrik Selin explains why climate policy has taken a backseat in today’s U.S. presidential election: “The campaign has centered on swing states and issues undecided voters consider important. Less than one percent of those living in the country will determine the election,” he tells Swedish newspaper Dagens ETC.
Adil Najam Provides Expert Commentary on Trump-Harris Debate
Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, offered live commentary on the Trump-Harris debate for Geo TV News, Pakistan’s largest TV network. His analysis provided a global perspective on the debate, focusing on its international ramifications and offering insights into the complexities of U.S. election dynamics for a…
Garčević Interviewed on Trump’s Current Electoral Strategy
In an interview with Radio and Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHRT), Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, discussed former President Donald Trump and the impact of his criminal arraignment on his campaign strategy for the 2024 presidential election. Garčević rationalized President…
Storella Joins Panel on U.S. Foreign Policy and War in Ukraine
In discussing how to explain U.S. support for Ukraine, Ambassador Storella urged that we explain that support for Ukraine is “forward defense,” supporting the country’s ability “to fight there so we will never have to fight here.”
Najam Comments on President Biden and Classified Documents
Professor Najam points out that the implication of this is more political than legal, especially since a similar find had earlier happened with former President Donald Trump and now both parties have something to beat the other with on lack of care in handling classified material by leaders at the very top of the power structure.
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.
Heine Discusses Future U.S. Involvement in Ukraine
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the likely role of the U.S. in the war in Ukraine after the announcement of Donald Trump’s candidacy for the presidency and the results of the midterm elections.
Stern Discusses “Online Right” Discourse Following Capitol Siege
Professor Stern discusses how social media and the internet acts “like a hall of mirrors” for right-wing extremists.
Stern Comments on U.S. Capitol Siege in Bloomberg Quint
“President Trump doesn’t say go out and attack the Capitol but he is encouraging people to believe that the election was stolen.”
Najam Describes American Political Divide In Dawn Op-Ed
“It had become commonplace to describe America as divided…Maybe angst is a better word to describe the state of this Union”
Schmidt Publishes Article on the Dangers to American Democracy
“The US is certainly a divided country today… but those divides have been building for a very long time.”
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Future U.S./Balkan Relations
“Americans are not fixers by default. It is an illusion, and reflects a failure to take responsibility, to expect others to fix all your problems.”
Garčević Discusses U.S. Election & Foreign Policy with PRVA TV
Ambassador Garčević discussed U.S. presidential campaigns, predicted election results, and the future of the country’s foreign policy under a new administration.
Garčević Writes Op-Ed on the Balkans & the Region’s Place in the Periphery
“The moments from D.C…reconfirm our steady sliding into the periphery of world politics. Our leaders used to enjoy a much better treatment in Washington in the past.”
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Trump “Southern Strategy”
President Trump’s “Southern Strategy” has worked very well for him an the Republican Party so far, but it has gone too far.
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Trump’s COVID-19 Policies
Professor Igor Lukes publishes OpEd in Lidove Noviny on “Trump’s War with Coronavirus.”
Shifrinson Writes in The National Interest on the China Threat
Shifrinson writes in The National Interest that, “China is not the threat claimed, and inflators’ prescriptions are a recipe for overstretching and needless risk.”
Shifrinson Writes in The National Interest on the China Threat
Shifrinson writes in The National Interest that, “China is not the threat claimed, and inflators’ prescriptions are a recipe for overstretching and needless risk.”