Berger in VOA on Removal of Confederate Monuments
Prof. Thomas Berger discusses the recent removal of monuments and statues connected to the Confederacy and slavery in the United States.
Menchik Interviewed on the Future of Pluralism in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik discusses what protests against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama following his defeat in a recent election mean for pluralism in Indonesia.
Hare Speaks on Panel on Castro’s Legacy
Amb. Paul Hare spoke as part of a panel hosted by the Canning House that looked back on the legacy of Fidel Castro.
Wippl in BU Today on Russia, the U.S. and Election Meddling
Prof. Joseph Wippl discusses the potential impact of Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election.
Klinger Publishes Review of Placing Outer Space
Prof. Julie Klinger recently published a review of of Lisa Messeri’s Placing Outer Space: An Earthly Ethnography of Other Worlds.
Pardee School Hosts Diplomatic and Consular Corps of Boston
The Pardee School hosted the diplomatic and consular corps of Boston for a conversation on the “State of Diplomacy.”
Garčević on Al Jazeera Montenegro’s NATO Bid
Amb. Vesko Garčević discusses the decision of the Montenegrin Parliament to ratify the North Atlantic Treaty which is the final step before country’s membership to NATO.
Policy Leaders Forum: Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear
Steve Beshear, the former Governor of Kentucky, discussed giving the Democratic response to President Trump’s address to Congress.
BtH: Cuban Diplomat Speaks at Pardee School
Miguel Fraga, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba spoke on the past, present and future of U.S.-Cuba relations.
Woodward Gives Talk on Civil War Espionage
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. presentation was entitled “Intelligence Activities of the Blue and Gray during the Civil War.”
Mudarri Initiative Hosts Panel on Positive Trends in Arab Societies
The Mudarri Initiative supports wide-reaching programming and curricular innovation on the many contributions of Arab civilization.
BUCSA Hosts Spring 2017 Reception
The Center for the Study of Asia (BUCSA) hosted their annual Spring Reception at 121 Bay State Road.
Stern Gives Talk at Facebook E-Crimes Division
Prof. Jessica Stern also recently spoke at MIT’s Lincoln Lab on “The Future of ISIS.”
BtH: Elections in France, the United Kingdom and Germany
Professors Erik Goldstein, William Keylor and Joseph Wippl discussed how the upcoming elections across Europe will impact the United States.
Klinger Sponsors Students to Present at AAG Meeting
Prof. Julie Klinger sponsored four of her student advisees to present their research projects to the American Association of Geographers.
Graham Speaks on Experiences With CIA on 9/11
Mary Margaret Graham discussed her experiences as Chief of the Central Intelligence Agency New York City Office on September 11, 2001.
Norton Interviewed on Pope Francis’s Egypt Trip
Prof. Augustus Richard Norton discusses the potential political and social pitfalls facing Pope Francis on his upcoming trip to Egypt.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump’s Syria Strategy
Gregory Aftandilian discusses President Donald Trump’s military strategy in Syria and in the fight against the Islamic State.
Menchik Interviewed on Research on Religion Podcast
Prof. Jeremy Menchik dicusses his book, Islam and Democracy in Indonesia: Tolerance Without Liberalism.
Schmidt in Izvestia on French Presidential Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the upcoming French presidential election.