Gallagher Comments on Negative Impact of IMF Bailout Delays
Professor Gallagher discusses the negative impact of IMF delays, how it can impact their ability to secure additional funding sources, as well as the emergence of China as an emerging market lender
Najam Featured in “Context” Report on Climate Loss and Damage
“By raising money from bad actions so that we raise the cost of doing bad things, we [can] use that money to be able to do good things for those who are being treated unfairly by climate change.”
GDP Center Research Shows Decline in Chinese Overseas Development Finance
The new GDP Center policy brief shares insights on the state of China’s overseas development finance from 2008-2021 and how borrowers, sectors, and loan types have changed over the years.
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.”
GDP Center Releases New Findings from China’s Global Energy Finance Database
If and when Chinese development finance for overseas energy activity increases again, it should be directed towards cleaner sources of energy to match the trends in foreign direct investment, policy announcements, and global goals for mitigating climate change.
Hare Comments on Protests in Cuba And Government Response
Ambassador Hare argues that the Cuban government is clearly reverting to Cold War-era strategies against protest movements claiming, “they’ve lost the narrative, the battle of ideas, especially with young people.”
Heine Comments on Castillo’s Prioritization of China-Peru Relations
Ambassador Heine comments that the new Peruvian government’s early consultations with China are not an expression of ideological affinity, but of pragmatism, as China is Peru ‘s main trading partner and a major source of FDI.
Gallagher Co-Authors Op-Ed on IMF Special Drawing Rights
“There are numerous ways that advanced economies and China can deploy unused SDRs to enable developing
countries to tackle [COVID-19], protect the vulnerable, and mount a green and inclusive recovery in the developing world.”
Hare Comments on U.S. Listing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
“The actual issues given by Trump and Pompeo…would normally be dealt with by diplomacy if the country were any other but Cuba.”
Hare Comments on Cuban Economic Reform
“Will they open up key sectors…to foreign investment or allow small businesses to engage in manufacturing, exports and build more than mini enterprises?”
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 in Reuters on Russia-Cuba Relations
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev’s recent visit to Cuba.
Hare in Reuters on Cuban Price Controls
Amb. Paul Hare discusses new price controls imposed by Cuba’s government in an effort to manage inflation.
Hare Interviewed on Prince Charles and Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Prince Charles’s visit to Cuba — the first British royal visit the Communist-run nation — as the United States seeks to isolate the country.
Alumni Spotlight: Koppel on Careers in International Journalism
Catherine Koppel (Pardee/COM ’96) discusses her work as a Senior Producer at Reuters and careers in international journalism.
Najam Interviewed on Environmental Politics in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discussed the plan of Pakistan’s newly elected government to plant billions of trees to tackle the effects of climate change.
Hare in Reuters on Death of Castro’s Son
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro’s eldest son.
Hare in Reuters on Cuban-Russian Ties
Amb. Paul Hare was interviewed for a widely-syndicated article on the growing ties between Cuba and Russia.
Najam in Reuters on Cricket Star’s Run for PM
Dean Adil Najam discusses Pakistani cricket star Imran Khan’s potential run for Prime Minister of the country.
Hare in Reuters on Cuban Military’s Role in Economy
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the involvement of the Cuban military in the country’s economy.