Aftandilian in Al Jazeera on Trump and the Middle East
Gregory Aftandilian discusses United States President Donald Trump’s comments dealing with the Middle East in his State of the Union address.
Garcevic in Balkan Insight on NATO Enlargement
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses further NATO enlargement and position of NATO member states after North Macedonia signed the accession protocol.
Schmidt Speaks at European Parliament on Democracy in Europe
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discussed her 2006 book Democracy in Europe.
Shifrinson Publishes Article in WaPo on the New Cold War
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson published an article entitled “The ‘New Cold War’ With China Is Way Overblown. Here’s Why”
Shifrinson Gives Book Talk at Brandeis University
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson presented on his book Rising Titans, Falling Giants: How Great Powers Exploit Power Shifts (Cornell University Press, 2018).
Chehabi Gives Talk at Harvard’s Mahindra Humanities Center
Prof. Houchang Chehabi gave a talk entitled “Ancient Sport” (varzesh-e bastani) as Invented Tradition.”
Klinger’s Book Cited in Article on Rare Earth Elements
Prof. Julie Klinger’s book Rare Earth Frontiers was cited in an article in GreenBiz by Roger Turner, a research fellow at the Science History Institute.
Research Seminar: Woldemariam on Insurgents From Rebelling to Ruling
Prof. Michael Woldemariam gave a talk entitled “From Rebelling to Ruling: How Insurgents Consolidate Political Authority After Victory.”
Pardee School Welcomes 2018-19 Dean’s Ambassadors
Dean Adil Najam welcomed the Dean’s Ambassadors and charged them with representing the ideals and excellence of the Pardee School.
Shifrinson Gives Talk at Harvard Program on U.S.-Japan Relations
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson spoke about a paper he co-authored entitled “The External Sources of Rising State Strength.”
Mehrling Speaks at GDP Center GEGI Seminar Series
Prof. Perry Mehrling delivered a talk entitled “Money Is Enough? A Kindlebergian Perspective on the International Order.”
Hare in AFP on Venezuela and Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare discusses what the ongoing crisis in Venezuela means for Cuba.
Applications Open for Global Innovation Impact Seed Grants
The spring 2019 Global Innovation Impact Seed Grants are being offered in partnership between the Pardee School and Innovate@BU BUild Lab.
ASC Hosts Rodney Lecture on Women, War and Agency
The African Studies Center hosted Hilary Matfess for a talk entitled “Women, War, and Agency: A Study of Boko Haram and Gender.”
Najam Chairs ‘Biodiversity Revisited’ Meeting at ETH-Zurich
Dean Adil Najam chaired a steering committee meeting at ETH-Zurich for a project entitled “Biodiversity Revisited: Sparking A New Approach To Research For The Biosphere.”
Klinger Co-Edits Special Issue of Territory, Politics, Governance
Prof. Julie Klinger co-edited a special issue of the journal Territory, Politics, Governance.
Chehabi Publishes Book Culture Wars and Dual Society in Iran
Prof. Houchang Chehabi published a new book entitled “Culture Wars and Dual Society in Iran.”
Gallagher Publishes Book Chapter on Global Inequality
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher published an article on global inequality in a new book International Policy Rules and Inequality: Implications for Global Economic Governance.
Greenwald Publishes Article on a New Economic Middle East
Michael B. Greenwald (Pardee ’07) envisions a new economic revolution in the Middle East.
BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World’s Fairs
The BUCSA digital humanities project explores exhibits on Asian dance and architecture at the international fairs held in the 19th century.