Gallagher Interviewed on Multilateral Developments in Global Debt Crisis
Kevin Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by The China-Global South Podcast on restructuring debt repayment plans for the Global South. Gallagher opened his portion with comments on his attendance and participation at the most recent Global…
Pardee School Faculty Explore the Future of Diplomacy in Palgrave Handbook of Diplomatic Reform
On April 19, 2023, the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University hosted a panel of faculty members to discuss a new book — The Palgrave Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation — edited by Amb. Amb. Paul Hare, Pardee School Senior Lecturer, with featured chapters from Amb. Jorge Heine, Pardee School Research Professor, as…
Storella Keynotes BosMUN XXII Conference
Ambassador Storella shared three lessons with delegates drawn from his over three-decade career as a United States diplomat. He noted that in an era of broad international disruption, effective multilateral diplomacy is needed now more than ever.
Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN and Diplomatic Missions in NYC
Students received a guided tour of the UN headquarters and visited four missions and a number of dignitaries where they learned about how much these states use the potential that multilateralism offers and what they do to overcome challenges stemming from their limited resources and inbuilt perception of their secondary role in global affairs.
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Crisis in Haiti & Necessary Intervention
“At a time when there is a new political situation in Latin America, with governments more committed to regional cooperation and multilateralism, the time has come to find a solution to the crisis in Haiti.”
Gallagher Notes “Crisis of Multilateralism” In Global Economic System
“The crisis of multilateralism has hit its worst point…This is not a time for incremental change. We need to seize this moment or it’s only going to get worse.”
Storella & Nichols (MAIA ’23) Publish Op-Ed on U.S.-China Support of African Public Health
“Tensions between the world’s two largest powers will persist. But collaborative health projects in Africa could build bridges, advance shared goals and strengthen African countries’ health systems.”
Heine Joins University of Chile Panel on the Summit of the Americas
The Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile convened regional experts for a webinar to explore what issues will be covered during the Summit and how they will shape multilateralism on the continent.
Storella Keynote Emphasizes Importance of Multilateral Diplomacy
Ambassador Storella averred that disruptions in the current international environment have simultaneously made multilateral diplomacy more complicated and more urgent. Despite pessimism about what multilateral diplomacy can achieve, he concluded that it is needed now more than ever.
Najam Offers Insights Into Today’s World Order
Dean Najam’s wide-ranging interview addresses questions on the United States’ relationship with Pakistan and India, tools of international power diplomacy, multilateralism’s decline due to COVID, climate security, and much more.
Gallagher Co-Authors “The Case for a New Bretton Woods“
Professor Gallagher and Richard Kozul-Wright’s book outlines a set of principles for a new multilateralism and a blueprint for change across three critical areas of global economic governance: the international financial system, trade and investment, and development finance.
What Did 2021 Teach Us About International Affairs?
In reflecting on 2021, Pardee School faculty offer their thoughts on the lessons that can be gleaned from this past year. Chief among the responses: multilateralism and global democracy are in decline.
Najam Discusses Pakistan’s Climate Diplomacy at ISSI Lecture
Dean Najam states that countries like Pakistan will have to bear the maximum cost of climate change, hence, Pakistan has to change its efforts both nationally and internationally to address the issue diplomatically and make it a diplomatic cause.
Najam Discusses Lessons & Opportunities of COVID
In his remarks, Najam commented on the lack of a multilateral response during the pandemic, the environmental impacts of COVID-19, as well as what the post-COVID future might look like.
Heine Interviewed on Takeaways from US-China Summit
The U.S. and China have expressed an interest in multilateralism, which would allow them to better tackle global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Storella Publishes Op-Ed on U.S. Multilateral Diplomacy
“Multilateralism has long been a mainstay of U.S. security and that need will only grow.”
Santarelli Discusses Equitable COVID Vaccine Distribution
“It is up to wealthy countries to ‘leave no one behind’ and promote a sustainable and inclusive COVID-19 recovery.”
Heine Discusses COVID Vaccine Arrival in Chile
“Let us hope that, now that Chile has a significant stock of vaccines…[it will] emerge with renewed brio from what has been a most trying and difficult period.”
Heine Discusses Biden’s Approach to Latin America
While the Biden administration will approach Latin America differently than the previous administration, Ambassador Heine claims it still wont be a top priority.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on Global Economic Recovery
“Under the Trump Administration the United States stood in the way of a proper economic response to the COVID-19 crisis. Biden should stand up and lead by example.”