Book Talk: Klinger on Rare Earth Frontiers
Prof. Julie Klinger discussed her new book Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes (Cornell University Press, 2018).
Alumni Spotlight: Salerno on Careers in Corporate Responsibility
Christine Salerno (Pardee ’95) on how her Pardee School education helps her as the Global Head of Corporate Responsibility for MMC.
Garcevic Publishes Op-Ed on Expulsion of Russian Diplomats
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses the expulsion of around 200 Russian diplomats from 28 states, including 19 EU states.
African Studies Center Hosts Graduate Student Conference
The keynote address was delivered by Amah Edoh, Assistant Professor of African Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on China’s Development Finance
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses the current status of Chinese development finance in Latin America.
GDP Center Hosts Workshop on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The workshop included members of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’ Institute for World Economics and Politics.
Garcevic Speaks at European Horizons Conference
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discussed the major challenges for the Common European Defense and Security Policy.
Menchik Delivers Gatty Lecture at Cornell University
Prof. Jeremy Menchik delivered a lecture entitled “The Politics of the Fatwa.”
Schmidt Speaks at International Conference of Europeanists
Prof. Vivien Schmidt was the discussant for the keynote address on ‘Populism, Nationalism, and Democracy in Europe.’
Gallagher in BBC on China’s Energy Investments in S. America
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discussed China’s investments in the energy sector in South America.
Lukes on CTV on Expulsion of Russian Diplomats
Prof. Igor Lukes discussed the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the United States, Canada and the European Union.
Policy Leaders Forum: Samantha Ravich on Cybersecurity
Samantha Ravich, former Deputy National Security Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, discussed international cybersecurity challenges.
Klinger Edits Special Issue of The Extractive Industries and Society
Prof. Julie Klinger edited a recently published special issue of The Extractive Industries and Society.
Mudarri Initiative Hosts Talk on Arabic Scientific Thought
Prof. George Saliba discussed how scientific thought developed by Arab and Islamic societies was later adopted by Renaissance scientists.
Loftis in The Boston Herald on Expulsion of Russian Diplomats
Amb. Robert Loftis discussed the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats from the United States and the closing of the Russian consulate in Seattle.
Aftandilian on WBUR on U.S.-Saudi Relations
Gregory Aftandilian discusses Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s visit to Boston as well as United States-Saudi relations.
Sarkar Presents at APHI, Center for the Study of Europe, BUCSA
Prof. Jayita Sarkar recently presented papers at the APHI, Center for the Study of Europe and Center for the Study of Asia.
Menchik Publishes Chapter on Islam and Democracy
Prof. Jeremy Menchik contributed a chapter to Democratic Transition in the Muslim World: A Global Perspective, edited by Alfred Stepan.
Pardee Periodical Publishes Interview With Klinger
Prof. Julie Klinger discusses her research with Yanomami communities and the importance of indigenous voices in the Amazon.
Goldstein Gives Lecture at London’s Dr. William’s Library
Prof. Erik Goldstein delivered a lecture on “Dissenter Diplomacy: Sub-Diplomatic Efforts in the Making of the Anglo-American Alliance, 1850-1918.”