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International Relations vs Political Science: What’s the Difference Between These Majors?

April 22, 2025

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Politics

US Defense Secretary Called Europe “Pathetic.” Two BU Experts on Whether the Alliance Is Damaged

March 27, 2025

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International Relations

United States Sides with Russia, Breaks with Europe, in Ukraine War Resolution

February 25, 2025

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Arts & Culture

Korean Language, Literature, and Culture Is Booming at BU

February 20, 2025

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Voices & Opinion

Trump Says the United States Should Seize and Develop Gaza. Is That a Good Idea?

February 6, 2025

international relations

How Much Should the Fragile Middle East Ceasefire Be Celebrated?

January 27, 2025

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Voices & Opinion

POV: South Korea’s Crisis Taught Me That Democracy Is Never Guaranteed

December 12, 2024

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Politics

What’s Next for Syria, and America’s Middle East Role, after Bashar al-Assad’s Fall?

December 10, 2024

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Campus Life

International Education Week Brings the World to BU’s Doorstep

November 7, 2024

Politics

Would Japanese Ownership of US Steel Really be a National Security Threat?

October 15, 2024

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Politics

Right-Wing Candidates Lost in Several Recent Global Elections. Does That Mean Anything for the Upcoming US Presidential Election?

July 15, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Campus Antisemitism Can Be Addressed by Encouraging More Speech, Not Less

April 30, 2024

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Politics

Biden’s Biggest Challenges to Reelection—Immigration, Gaza, and Even the Economy

March 28, 2024

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Politics

Does the United States Have the Clout to Alter Netanyahu’s Course in Gaza?

March 26, 2024

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Academics

BU Students Flock to CAS Course on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

March 21, 2024

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International Affairs

“We Will Not Remain Silent”: Afghan Girls and Women Highlight Pardee School Summit in Washington

February 29, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: The Truth behind Trump’s NATO Threats

February 26, 2024

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University News

Seeking Campus of “Dignity, Fairness, and Respect,” President Freeman Addresses Israel-Hamas War

January 18, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Psychology of Trauma

January 10, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger (Hon.’99)

December 4, 2023

POV: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger (Hon.’99)