FMHT: Syrian Refugees and Turkey’s Open Door Policy
Dr. Cigdem Benam discussed the sources and transformation of Turkey’s policy towards Syrian refugees.
Goldstein Attends Final International Baccalaureate Board Meeting
Prof. Erik Goldstein has been a member of the International Baccalaureate board since 2010.
Grimes Pens Article on Belt and Road Initiative
Prof. Grimes compares the massive regional infrastructure plan to Japanese aid and investment in East Asia in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Gallagher in FT: China’s Extensive Venezuela Loans
Prof. Kevin Gallagher said Beijing has extended $65 billion to Venezuela since 2007 in 17 separate loans.
BtH: The Pathology and Politics Behind Zika
The Beyond the Headlines panel was followed by a BU Global Civics panel on UN sustainable development goals.
Alumni Spotlight: Trevithick on Syria Research
Matthew Trevithick (CGS’06, CAS’08) discussed his efforts at SREO Research.
Anderson in Christian Science Monitor: American Jailed in UAE
Prof. Betty Anderson discussed the unusual case of a woman jailed in UAE for insulting the country and its leaders.
Stern in Center For Public Integrity: The Timing of Terror Attacks
Prof. Jessica Stern discussed whether or not terror attacks still occur in series or clusters.
PGC Holds Video Conference With MGIMO
The topics of the conference included Iran after sanctions and how the United States is portrayed in Russia’s media.
Gallagher in Emerging Markets: Latin America’s New Power Players
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discussed the China Development Bank’s role as a power players in Latin America.
Gallagher Gives Talk on The China Triangle
Prof. Gallagher discussed Latin America’s failure to develop regional plans for smart infrastructure.
Klinger in Nikkei Asian Review: Challenges of Chinese Fishermen
Prof. Julie Klinger said consumers in China’s primary seafood export markets are also entangled.
Palmer in LAT: Challenges Facing Peruvian Presidential Candidate
Prof. Palmer discussed the challenges facing candidate Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s upcoming presidential elections.
Woodward Speaks at Intelligence Event
Prof. Woodward presented on the topic “Countering the Use of Biological Weapons.”
BUCSA Hosts Asian Women Leaders Forum
The forum featured leaders from India, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
Pardee School Holds Annual Global Career Symposium
The symposium included a networking hour with students, faculty, alumni and professionals.
Wippl in IJIC: Observations on Successful Espionage
Prof. Joseph Wippl discussed the challenges facing the CIA in the years following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Corgan on NECN: Iceland and the Panama Papers
Prof. Michael Corgan discussed the implications of the Panama Papers on Iceland’s Parliament.
Gallagher in Diálogo Chino: Latin America’s Commodity Gamble
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses why China is not to blame for Latin America’s environmental problems.
BtH: Cybersecurity Lessons From FBI vs. Apple
At a recent panel, experts discussed the recent debate between the FBI and Apple over iPhone encryption.