Heine Discusses Recent Book and the Concept of Active Non-Alignment (ANA)
Former Chilean diplomat and Quincy Institute non-resident fellow, Jorge Heine was in conversation with Sarang Shidore, director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute, about his recent publication, The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition, which he co-authored with Carlos Fortin, Emeritus Fellow and Research Associate at the…
Heine on Why Ecuador Turned to China, Not the U.S
Ambassador Jorge Heine’s article was published by Responsible Statecraft on September 4, 2025. Check out the full article here. Throughout the article, Heine highlights Ecuador’s heavy reliance on China — the country’s top source of foreign direct investment in 2024. With Ecuador facing large foreign-debt burdens, oil-price swings, and the need for hard currency, Chinese…
Mako Joins Steering Committee for POMEPS
Assistant Professor and Middle East expert Shamiran Mako was appointed as a member of the Steering Committee for POMEPS.
Heine on Brazil’s Renewed Foreign Policy Under President Lula
Professor Jorge Heine examined Brazil’s growing influence in the Global South and its implementation of active non-alignment (ANA).
Min Ye Named Interim Director of Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
Min Ye Named Interim Director of Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
Heine Discusses the Relevance of Active Non-Alignment in Global Politics
Prof. Heine recently appeared on an episode of The China-Global South Podcast to speak about the importance of active non-alignment (ANA) in global politics.
Najam Discusses Vatican’s Climate Activism Under the New Pope
Prof. Najam talks about Pope Francis’s climate advocacy and how Pope Leo is expected to embody it in a BBC podcast.
Heine Reflects on the Growing Partnership Between Latin America and China
Prof. Heine discusses the growing partnership between Latin America and China on a TV news segment.
Heine on the Ascension of Active Non-Alignment Amid U.S.-China Rivalry
Heine deliberates on how developing economies are leveraging active non-alignment (ANA) to navigate U.S.-China competition.
Ambassador Jorge Heine Retires From Pardee After Six Years of Service
After six years at Pardee as a research professor and interim director, Amb. Jorge Heine retires.
Wippl Discusses BRIXMIS and Cold War in His New Book Review
Learn more about Prof. Joseph Wippl’s take on Andrew Long’s book about BRIXMIS and Cold War.
Ambassador Vesko Garčević Advocates for Voice of America Amid Shutdown
Ambassador Garčević joined a coalition of investigative journalists, civil rights activists, international relations experts, and former diplomats in voicing support for Voice of America (VOA), with particular emphasis on the VOA Serbian service. Their joint statements—titled “VOA Serbian Service 82nd Anniversary: Why the Salvation of the Beacon of Hope and Truth Is Important? (Why Should…
Bridging Divides: Inside CURA’s Landmark Conference on the Jewish Left
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its Second Annual Conference on the Jewish Left on February 28, 2025. Since its launch in 2024, the conference has quickly become an important space for discussions on Jewish intellectual and political issues, bringing together…
Hare: “Is Trump alone now the voice of America?”
Paul Webster Hare, Master Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and former diplomat, analyzes the dramatic shift in American public diplomacy under President Trump’s second term in an article published by the USC Center for Public Diplomacy. “Trump has created his own meme crypto coins and named himself as…
Hare Analyzes Complex Trump-Maduro Relationship Amid Venezuelan Election Fraud
Hare identifies a ‘subtle shift’ in Trump’s approach to Venezuela despite continued election fraud concerns. While maintaining sanctions and recognizing opposition leader González as legitimate, the administration has pursued pragmatic engagement with Maduro on deportations and hostage releases, suggesting self-interest now drives this complex diplomatic relationship.
Garčević Publishes New Book on Montenegro-Serbia Relations
Professor Vesko Garčević of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has published a new book examining the relationship between Montenegro and Serbia. The book, “Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?”, co-authored with Kenneth Morrison, presents the first comprehensive analysis of these two Balkan nations’ relationship from the late 1980s to…
Garcević: Bilateral Consultations Mark Critical Moment for Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garcević, Professor of the Practice of IR and Director of the BU Center for the Study of Europe at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, analyzed the recent bilateral consultations between Montenegro and Croatia in an interview with the MINA agency. The consultations, focusing on resolving diplomatic tensions, addressed several critical open…
Selin Named TUM Ambassador at Annual Advent Concert
Professor Henrik Selin was honored as a TUM Ambassador at the Technical University of Munich’s annual Advent Concert, recognizing his contributions to environmental governance research and international academic collaboration. The December 1 ceremony celebrated five distinguished international scholars.
Pardee Experts Analyze Potential Foreign Policy Under Trump Administration
Pardee School experts Ambassador Garčević and Professor Storella join distinguished panel examining potential foreign policy directions under a second Trump presidency, analyzing competing visions from increased military spending to isolation from international organizations.
Igor Lukes Awarded Czech Diplomatic Achievement Medal
Professor Igor Lukes, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in Boston, has received the Medal for Merit in Diplomacy from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions to Czech diplomacy and foreign relations.