CSE Hosts Webinar on Neoliberalism & Democracy in Europe
Quinn Slobodian described the embrace of direct democracy by the political right in Europe as a weapon against the state, challenging the claim that neoliberalism is inherently ”anti-democratic.“
Pardee Center Concludes “The Future of…” Webinar Series
Experts discussed the future of the digital and robotics industry, how the digital future has progressed, how technology has impacted people’s lives in the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this technology could lead to greater societal inequities.
Pardee Center Hosts Event on Demographic Trends of Rising Powers
What will be the political and international security implications of demographic and population changes in rising/superpowers over the next several decades?
CSE Hosts Event on Brexit, Citizenship, & Human Rights
University of Leeds Professor Iyiola Solanke explains the impact of Brexit on residency rights of non-European Union (EU) nationals and how this affects the rights of EU citizens.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Rising Global Powers
Experts explored how Germany, Brazil, and India have been expanding their global influence in the shadow of the U.S. and China.
Mamolea Discusses Work of Vespasian Pella During CSE Webinar
Mamolea detailed the life and work of Vespasian Pella, an early 20th century Romanian jurist who championed a system of international justice that was designed to prevent war, punish atrocity, and vindicate humanity’s political and economic rights.
CURA Hosts Event on Aftermath of the Arab Uprising
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Arab Uprising, the event explored how the Uprising altered the Middle East and North Africa.
CSE Hosts Lecture on Feminist Foreign Policy
Veronika Wand-Danielsson discusses Sweden’s role in advancing the rights of women and her view that government has a responsibility to integrate gender perspectives in all policy areas, including foreign policy.
ASC Hosts Second International Colloquium on African Studies
ASC convened scholars to share research on topics including structural changes in Africa after COVID-19, decolonial production and South-South cooperation, lusophone Africa, migration and human rights for women and children, and the Black Pacific
CSA Hosts Town Hall on How to Confront Anti-Asian Racism
Participants talked about local and national actions but also what can be done at BU in the classroom and at the institutional level to address this pressing issue.
CLAS Hosts Book Talk on Colombia’s “Marijuana Boom”
Northwestern University Professor Lina Britto discusses her latest book, which explores Colombia’s transformation from a model of Latin American democracy and economic modernization to a drug paradise.
CSE Hosts Event on International Law and Justice
BU Law School Professor Ioannis Kalpouzos described his work with the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and it’s efforts to highlight the structural injustice of the international legal system.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Future of Universities
Panelists explored pressing questions facing the higher education sector, such as: what does the future of higher education look like, and will COVID-19 change universities forever?
GDP Publishes Policy Brief on the Need for IMF Climate Strategy
The IMF has so far paid minimal and uneven attention to climate risks. If the IMF does not incorporate climate risks now, it won’t be able to change course for another 7-10 years.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Impact of RCEP
Panelists discussed the origins and significance of the RCEP the respective roles of India and China in the future of the world’s fastest-growing region.
GDP Center Publishes Policy Brief on COVID-19 Vaccination
The new policy brief considers the shortcomings of the current approach to global vaccination for COVID-19, how the TRIPS waiver could overcome these challenges, and counterarguments to the waiver.
GDP Center Hosts 2nd Paul Streeten Lecture on Global Development Policy
Do economies always grow fastest when left alone? Can governments spur economic development through active measures? What kinds of interventions are most effective?
CSE Hosts Event on EU Climate Change Politics and Policy
Experts discussed climate change governance within the European Union (EU), how it works, and the goals and policy instruments that the EU has at its disposal.
Pardee Center Hosts Rising Power Initiative Launch Event
The new Pardee Center research program marked its launch with a discussion on “The Rise of China: Theory, Practice & Implications for the Biden Administration.”
GDP Center Publishes New Data on China’s Energy Financing
According to new data, China’s overseas energy financing decreased 43% from the $8.1 billion in lending to foreign countries recorded in 2019, the lowest level since 2008.