Klinger Publishes Article on Latin America’s New Mining Frontiers
Prof. Julie Klinger discusses how surging demand for technology metals in Asia has led to the extension of new mining frontiers in Latin America.
Research Seminar: Menchik on Wilsonianism and Religion
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke as part of the Pardee School Research Seminar Series.
Keylor Publishes Op-Ed on Macron-Trump Relationship
Prof. William Keylor published a recent article on the developing relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Sarkar Appointed Non-Resident Fellow at Stimson Center
Prof. Jayita Sarkar has been appointed non-resident fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC.
Lukes in Globe Post on Russian Foreign Ministry Report
Prof. Igor Lukes discussed the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs End of the Year Report.
Sarkar to serve on SHOT Prize Committee
Prof. Jayita Sarkar has been invited to serve on the Joan Cahalin Robinson Prize Committee for the Society for the History of Technology.
Selin Selected to Expert Group on Minamata Convention
Prof. Henrik Selin has been named a member of an expert group for developing a framework for future effectiveness evaluations of the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Gallagher in The Atlantic on China, Latin America and the U.S.
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses comments made by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warning Latin American leaders to beware of China’s growing influence in the region.
Woodward Speaks on Biometric Technologies and Counterterrorism at Belfer Center
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. gave a presentation on “The Promise and Performance of Biometrics in Combating Terrorism” as part of the Intelligence Project at the Belfer Center.
Hare in Reuters on Death of Castro’s Son
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro’s eldest son.
Gallagher in BBC China’s Growing Influence in Latin America
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses comments made by United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson about China’s growing influence in Latin America.
GDP Center Hosts Book Talk With Ilene Grabel
Ilene Grabel discussed her new book, When Things Don’t Fall Apart: Global Financial Governance and Developmental Finance in an Age of Productive Incoherence.
Wippl Interviewed for Journal Article on Intelligence Studies
Prof. Joseph Wippl was recently interviewed for a a journal article on the importance of intelligence studies in higher education.
Eckstein Edits Special Issue of Journal of the Social Sciences
Prof. Susan Eckstein published a recent journal article on immigrant niches and immigrant networks in the United States labor market.
Longman on Memory and Justice in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Prof. Timothy Longman was interviewed by BU Today on his latest book Memory and Justice in Post-Genocide Rwanda.
Selin Publishes Journal Article in Ambio on Minamata Convention
Prof. Henrik Selin was the lead author of an article in the journal Ambio identifying areas in which researchers can support the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Alumni Spotlight: Singh on Founding Skymet Weather
Jatin Singh (Pardee ’01) discusses founding India’s largest private sector weather forecasting and agriculture risk solutions company, Skymet Weather.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Pence’s Middle East Trip
Gregory Aftandilian discusses United States Vice President Mike Pence’s recent trip to the Middle East.
GDP Center Hosts Book Talk With Frank Ackerman
The GDP Center hosted Frank Ackerman for a talk about his new book Worst-Case Economics: Extreme Events in Climate and Finance.
Recent Retrospectives on Robert Hefner’s Civil Islam
Prof. Robert Hefner’s book Civil Islam has figured centrally in the renewed discussion on Indonesia’s success as a Muslim-majority country transitioning to democracy.