Grimes Comments on U.S. Interest Rate Hikes & Global Exchange Rates
While the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates again, Professor Grimes argues that the cycle of monetary tightening is coming to an end. However, the Bank of Japan is not in a position to tighten its monetary policy. As a result, Grimes does not envision the dollar/yen exchange rate moving as much as people expect.
Menchik Breaks Down Indonesia’s New Criminal Code
Professor Menchik argues that the passage of the new criminal code marks a bad moment for Indonesian democracy; however, these kinds of moments have played out in the past, and in those instances, civil society and human rights organizations mobilize and the moderates tend to win in the end.
Selin Comments on Issues Surrounding World Cup
Professor Selin comments on the importance of the World Cup being hosted in the Middle East for the first time, whether this global event is being dragged into ideological and political battles, and more.
Heine Interviewed on “Xi-Na in the Century of the Dragon”
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the reasons for the so-called Chinese miracle, as well as the question “What does China want,” which has been described as the main question of the 21st century.
Heine Offers Insights into Nearshoring of Industries from Asia to Latin America
Ambassador Heine argues that while there are certain countries, like Mexico and Colombia, that are well positioned to take advantage of that possibility, for others it will take a major effort to attract industries and to offer the right conditions for them to stay.
Selin Interviewed on 2022 World Cup and Controversies Surrounding Host Qatar
How should football/soccer fans feel when it comes to this year’s World Cup? How can people enjoy the games without legitimizing a controversial regime like Qatar’s? Professor Selin offers his thoughts.
Heine Offers Comments on Upcoming IDB Presidential Election
“It is essential that [the Inter-American Development Bank] resume its task of promoting the development of Latin America and not become a foreign policy tool for the United States.”
Heine Interviewed on the Life and Career of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Ambassador Heine discusses Lula’s political career from his role in helping form Brazil’s working party in the 1980s to his first successful presidential election in 2002 as well as the challenges ahead for the President-elect.
Najam Interviewed on Global Climate Politics and Negotiations
Given that climate impacts in vulnerable countries are becoming much more visible and severe, Professor Najam argues that an increase in demands for climate justice from low- and middle-income countries is to be expected.
Najam Appeals for Stronger Action on Climate Change
In this interview, Professor Najam argues that the “Age of Adaptation” has arrived and that the world must actively prepare for imminent climate disasters.
Garčević Comments on U.S. Midterm Elections
Describing the elections as “critically important” for the future of the U.S., Ambassador Garčević said that no matter the results of the mid-term elections, former President Trump might take it as a pretext to run for President again in 2024.
Heine Comments on Xi Jinping Securing Third Term as CCP Leader
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the significance of President Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term and how it reflects the much more personalized leadership he has brought to the Chinese presidency, as opposed to the more collective leadership of his predecessors Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.
Heine Discusses “Xi-Na in the Century of the Dragon” in Radio Interview
In his interview, Ambassador Heine elaborates on the motivations behind writing his latest book in the first place and on the significance of China for Latin America in general and Chile in particular.
Lukes Interviewed on Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Regions
“The Kremlin has been assuring for some time that any attempt to release occupied Donbas would be treated as a direct attack on Russia. This brings up immediately the specter of nuclear weapons and put supporters on alert western Kyiv.”
Najam Interviewed on Evolving State of U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Given the complexities of both countries, including the domestic compulsions on both sides, Najam argues that we should not try to assess U.S.-Pakistan relations episodically but should see them as a continuum of necessary adjustments on both sides.
Najam Interviewed on Rising Tide of Calls for Global Climate Justice
“We are in for some volatile global climate politics and, unfortunately, developing countries are on their own; beyond words and some occasional ‘assistance,’ developing countries are not likely to get reparations either from the governments or from citizens of the industrialized West.”
Garčević Comments on Appointment of New U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro
While individual appointments don’t change the U.S. policy towards the region, Ambassador Garčević argues it is excellent news to have a professional diplomat who knows the Balkans very well, especially since this is the first time since 2008 that Washington will appoint an experienced regional expert as its top diplomat in Montenegro.
Garčević Argues for Early Elections to End Montenegro’s Political Stalemate
“The Montenegrin political riddle rests on the fact that the majority of the citizens want their country integrated into the European Union and Euro-Atlantic structures, but the votes of that majority are scattered over several political entities that do not want to cooperate with each other.”
Heine Discusses Economic Impacts of Chile’s Constitutional Vote
Ambassador Heine conveyed that, although the fundamentals of the Chilean economy are sound, it is going through a bad moment with projections indicating it may have negative growth in 2023.
Get to Know New Pardee School Dean Scott Taylor
The Pardee School sat down and spoke with Dean Scott Taylor to get a better sense of who he is, what motivates him and his work, as well as what his vision is for the future of the school.