Hare Discusses Trump’s Venezuela Push
Professor Paul Webster Hare, former British ambassador to Cuba, shared his thoughts on Trump Administration’s policy objectives for Venezuela with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle on October 17, 2025. In the article, he said Trump’s approach to the Maduro regime was a “special case” rather than a signal of increasing US intervention into the region. “Trump…
Hare Unpacks the Role of Middle East in Gaza Peace Plan
Professor Hare expands on Middle East’s role in the Gaza peace plan led by Trump in a new opinion piece.
Hare Publishes Opinion Piece About Trump’s Truth Social Public Diplomacy
Professor Hare published an opinion piece for the USC Center for Public Diplomacy Blog titled “Why Trump’s ‘Truth Social Public Diplomacy’ Leads to Few Diplomatic Wins.”
Hare Examines Russia’s Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Cuba
Ambassador Paul Webster Hare recently took to the Latin American Advisor to share his thoughts on Russia’s plans to invest $1 billion in Cuba by 2030.
Pardee School Unveils Its First Magazine Issue
Pardee School launches its inaugural magazine issue spotlighting the The Next Generation of Global Leaders.
Sarah Soussi, MAIA ’24, Analyzes African Union’s Public Diplomacy Efforts in Published Article
Recent Pardee alumna Sarah Soussi (MAIA ’24) published an analysis of African Union’s public diplomacy on USC Center blog. Her article examined AU’s Agenda 2063, youth engagement strategies, and economic initiatives. Soussi, mentored by former British diplomat Paul Webster Hare, contributed to academic discourse on Africa’s evolving diplomatic efforts.
Hare Discusses China’s Diplomacy vs. Economic Power
Ambassador Paul Hare, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, had an article published on the Smerconish website and newsletter. The article, “Ukraine and Beyond: Can China’s Diplomacy Match Its Economic Power?” answered the questions: “Is China ready to be a global diplomatic playmaker? And why might it…
Hare Publishes Op-Ed on U.S. Relationship with Socialist Policies
From Medicare and public schools to free COVID-19 vaccines and testing, Ambassador Hare notes that the U.S. already has implemented some level of socialist policies and the pandemic has increased the need for more.
Queen Elizabeth II, Her Legacy, & What’s Next for the British Monarchy
During this Beyond the Headlines, Boston University diplomacy, history, and global affairs scholars and practitioners explored how the late Queen reinforced the monarchy within Britain, how she shaped public perception of the monarchy, the role she played in colonial governance and decolonization, and much more.
Hare Recounts His Experience Working with Queen Elizabeth II
Ambassador Hare recalls Queen Elizabeth’s deep global knowledge, her impact on his life and the United Kingdom at large, and even how his connections to the royal family extended to how he and his wife met.
Hare Comments on Future Protests in Cuba
“The causes of the protesters’ discontent have not been addressed, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only aggravated Cuba’s economic misery.”
Hare Quoted on Ukraine War’s Impact on Cuba
“Cuba will be seen as complicit in Putin’s attempt to redraw the map of Europe and upend the world order.”
Hare Describes How Putin’s Foreign Policy Has Alienated Allies
“Putin has shown – particularly to China – that he is obsessed with restoring Russian control over Ukraine even if it means threatening the interests and good will of his allies and friends.”
Hare Publishes Op-Ed on Ukraine Crises’ Impact on Florida
“Florida’s politicians need to assess the Ukraine issue in a broader historical context…Glib attempts to recast Putin as somehow aligned with America’s and Florida’s interests suggests a reckless case of amnesia.”
Hare Comments on Anti-Government Protests in Cuba
“What Cuba’s government has always dreaded is a coordinated movement, as opposed to sporadic protests…They see it as the possible genesis of an organized rival political movement.”
Hare Quoted Discussing Freedom of Expression in Cuba
Ambassador Hare discusses unrest between artists and the Cuban government as well as the use blame pinned on the U.S.
Hare Quoted Discussing Cuba’s Medical Diplomacy
Ambassador Hare discusses Cuba’s medical diplomacy, a practice that has sent many of its doctors doctors abroad to combat the coronavirus.
Hare Quoted Discussing Eusebio Leal’s Passing
Amb. hare recounts working with Eusebio Leal, a Cuban historian who led the restoration of Old Havana, who recently passed away.
Hare in Miami Herald: A New Cuba
Professor Paul Webster Hare, a former Ambassador to Cuba, shares his latest reflections on the nation after a recent visit.
Hare in Adviser: Cuba and the U. S.
Professor Paul Hare, former British Ambassador to Cuba, predicts a visit to Havana by President Obama in the coming year.