Slobodian on Trump’s ‘Billionaire Cabinet’ and the Rise of Silicon Valley Power
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School of Global Studies, examines the unprecedented dominance of billionaires in Donald Trump’s second administration in a recent commentary published by The Guardian. Slobodian argues that while wealth and power have always been intertwined in American politics, the scale, sector, and strategy of elite influence are…
Slobodian on Elon Musk: a Deep Dive into his ‘Hostile Takeover’
Professor Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School of Global Studies, recently authored a cover story entitled “Elon Musk’s hostile takeover: Inside the mind of the billionaire at the heart of American power;” published by The New Statesman. Slobodian’s latest piece offers a deep dive into the enigmatic and often contradictory persona…
Vesko Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garčević, Director of the Center for the Study of Europe and Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, shared his views on Montenegro’s path to European Union membership. His analysis appeared in a Courthouse News Service article by Caine Burdeau, “In small Montenegro lies…
Menchik Article Explores Fatwas and Impact in Indonesian Politics
“To understand MUI’s growing power, it is necessary to look beyond these traditional modes of Islamic legal authority to modern organizational forms and their attendant strategies for exerting social control. In the modern age, Islamic legal authority reflects the dominant logic of political authority in society.”
Najam Interviewed on Political Turmoil in Pakistan
Dean Najam argued that the divided country desperately needs a narrative of healing; however, none seems to be available at this time.
Najam Discusses Fallout of Imran Khan’s Ousting
“A country where the many wounds of division were already deep and deeply felt has now become even more divided with new lines of polarizations having emerged.”
Najam Discusses Future of Politics in Pakistan
Dean Najam argues that April 9, 2022, in Pakistan – the day in which Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote – is akin to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in the United States in that it signifies a fundamental sea change in political conduct and the impacts are going to be pervasive and long-term.
Schmidt Delivers European University Institute Keynote on Discourse Analysis
Professor Schmidt discussed discourse analysis in the context of her analytic framework of “discursive institutionalism,” which focuses on the substantive content of ideas and the interactive processes of discourse in an institutional contex.
CSE Hosts Lecture on the Decline of Europe’s Center-Left Parties
From immigration concerns to the disconnection between politicians and constituents, Old Dominion University Professor Georg Menz outlines the recent poor electoral performance and membership of Europe’s center-left parties.
Menchik Speaks at Forum on Religion and Politics in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke at the forum hosted by the United States-Indonesia Society in Washington D.C.
FMHT: Justin Gest on White Working Class Politics
Author and Professor Justin Gest discussed the politics of the white working class in relation to immigration and inequality.
Pardee School Takes Spring DC Trip
Pack your suitcases – the Pardee School is leading a trip to Washington, DC!
Jessica Stern Testifies Before Senate on ISIS
Jessica Stern testified before the Committee on Homeland Security in Washington, D. C. on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
What Was the Top Global Story of 2015?
Pardee School faculty give their views on what was the most important international story of 2015. Syria and the rise of ISIS was the overwhelming choice.
Longman in CSM: Crisis in Rwanda
Pardee School Professor Timothy Longman said that President Kagame’s attempts to stay in power were causing a crisis in Rwanda.
Woodward in Boston Globe: National Security Woes
Pardee School Professor John Woodward highlights a surprising consequence of the potential government shutdown – the harm it could do to national security.
Selin in US News: Climate Change 2016
Pardee School Professor Henrik Selin said that the next president elected in the U. S. should be bold on environmental issues.
Eckstein on APN: Cuba Change Long Overdue
Pardee School Professor Susan Eckstein said that the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U. S. and Cuba was a welcome change.
Alumni Spotlight: Joel Fajardo, Mayor of San Fernando
Joel Fajardo brings his Pardee School wisdom to the community of San Fernando, serving as their first openly gay mayor.
Bacevich Op-Ed in Boston Globe: Listen to Webb
Pardee School Emeritus Professor Andrew Bacevich says that the Presidential candidate most likely to offer substantive insight on foreign policy issues is one most voters have never heard of.