Sarkar Publishes Op-Ed in BU Today on N. Korea
Prof. Jayita Sarkar argues that diplomacy, not brinkmanship, is the best way for the United States to face the threat posed by N. Korea.
Fewsmith in Bloomberg on China’s Party Congress
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith discusses China’s upcoming Party Congress and the future of Wang Qishan, the Party’s anti-corruption chief, who is expected to retire.
Hare in FT on Cuba-Venezuela Relations
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the current diplomatic ties between Cuba and Venezuela.
Berger in Tehran Times on N. Korea Sanctions
Prof. Thomas Berger discussed whether economic sanctions alone will be enough to prompt North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Syrian Kurds and U.S. Policy
Gregory Aftandilian discusses how the Iraqi Kurds’ independence referendum has impacted the outlook of Syrian Kurds.
Hare in The Hill on Tillerson’s Trump Criticism
Amb. Paul Hare discusses critical comments made by United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson toward President Donald Trump.
Lukes on Aktualne on Las Vegas Tragedy
Prof. Igor Lukes discusses the recent shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead and 530 injured.
Hare Interviewed on Sonic Attacks in Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the recent series of sonic attacks against U.S. diplomats in Cuba.
Schmidt on Bloomberg Quint on German Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the recent elections in Germany, Angela Merkel’s victory and her upcoming fourth term as Chancellor.
Selin in Mosaic on Mercury Poisoning
Prof. Henrik Selin discusses the reaction of the international community to the long-felt health and environmental impacts of mercury seeping into Minamata Bay, Japan.
Garcevic in Deference Report on Russian Military Exercises
Amb. Vesko Garcevic’s Op-Ed discusses recent Russian military exercises, one of its biggest military exercises since the end of the Cold War.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump, Netanyahu, Abbas
Gregory Aftandilian discusses President Donald Trump’s meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Schmidt on CNBC on German Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the recent elections in Germany, possible coalitions, and the impact on the European Union.
Najam in NYT on the Nobel Success of Immigrants
Dean Adil Najam’s 2016 Op-Ed discussing how America’s Nobel success is the story of immigrants was referenced in a New York Times article.
Najam Publishes OpEd in The Hill on Trump’s Favorite Word
Dean Adil Najam’s Op-Ed examines Trump’s first speech before the United Nations General Assembly — and his frequent use of the word “sovereignty.”
Sarkar Publishes Op-Ed in WaPo on North Korea
Prof. Jayita Sarkar examines how the United States could potentially relieve tensions with North Korea without using a military strike or sanctions.
Keylor in the Boston Herald on Trump’s N. Korea Comments
Prof. William Keylor discusses President Donald Trump’s first speech before the UN General Assembly, and his comments on North Korea.
Najam Interviewed on Trump’s First UN Speech
Dean Adil Najam discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s first speech before the United Nations General Assembly.
Berger on NPR’s On Point on Japan and North Korea
Prof. Thomas Berger discusses the tough diplomatic and military challenges Japan currently faces with North Korea.
Grimes Interviewed on the Next Asian Financial Crisis
Associate Dean William Grimes discussed the potential for a financial crisis in Asia, and the impact a currency crisis in East Asia could have.