Mako Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Through this scholarship, Professor Mako will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues in Canada as she works to finalize her book on ethnic conflict and institutions in Iraq.
“Adil Najam Prize” Established to Encourage Public Scholarship at Pardee School
The Adil Najam Prize and Fellowship for Advancing the Public Understanding of Global Affairs is to be awarded annually at the Pardee School Convocation to a faculty member for excellence as a global public scholar and for advancing the public understanding of any international policy issue of major importance in world affairs.
Stern Receives Templeton Award for Excellence in Student Advising and Mentoring
The Templeton Award is given annually to three CAS professors for excellence in advising and is the result of student nominations through the Boston University Office of Student Academic Life.
Nolan Awarded Russell Sage Foundation Grant to Support New Research
Professor Nolan’s forthcoming research will focus on three periods of deportation: “Operation Wetback” deportations to Mexico, Drug War-related deportations to the Dominican Republic, and the recent deportations of asylum-seekers to Guatemala and El Salvador.
Pardee School Faculty Comment on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, the Pardee School asked its faculty of leading international affairs scholars and practitioners to share their thoughts on how they believe the leaders of the world – particularly Russia and the U.S. – should act.
Schilde Named Jean Monnet Chair in European Security and Defense
As the Jean Monnet Chair in European Security and Defense, Professor Schilde will further the Pardee School’s agenda of preparing students to meet the international challenges of the 21st century through a rigorous and sustained presentation of the EU as a global power with responsibilities over European security, international order, and global security.
Hefner’s Fifth “Indonesian Pluralities” Documentary Released
The documentary – “Religion in Quarantine: The Covid Pandemic in Indonesia” – traces the response of Indonesia’s diverse religious communities to the COVID-19 pandemic from early 2020 to late 2021.
RIP: Walter D. Connor (1942-2022)
Professor Walter D. Connor, a scholar who helped pioneer the interdisciplinary study of international relations at Boston University as an integral member of the original Center of International Relations, passed away on January 25, 2022.
Najam Elected Trustee of The Asia Foundation
Najam previously served on TAF’s Board from 2013-2020 and was re-elected for a third term by the Board of the Foundation. In his role, he will help guide the organization’s mission of improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia.
Gallagher Co-Authors “The Case for a New Bretton Woods“
Professor Gallagher and Richard Kozul-Wright’s book outlines a set of principles for a new multilateralism and a blueprint for change across three critical areas of global economic governance: the international financial system, trade and investment, and development finance.
Gallagher Appointed Co-Chair of T20 Indonesia Task Force
As a co-chair of the Task Force, Gallagher will be in charge of the process of calling for policy briefs and organizing various internal as well as external events that ensure the alignment of the T20 and G20 agenda.
Gallagher Appointed to EXIM Advisory Council on China Competition
As a member of the Council, Professor Gallagher will advise on EXIM’s China and Transformational Exports Program and ensure that the United States continues to strengthen its efforts to keep U.S. exports globally competitive.
Schmidt’s “Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy” Awarded APSA IKP Best Book 2021
In describing Professor Schmidt’s latest book, the APSA IKP Book Award Committee stated, “The political epistemologist will find much of value in Schmidt’s thorough account. Her analysis is impressively ecumenical, drawing on political theory as well as economics, IR, and comparative politics.”
Garčević Co-Authors Letter Calling for Increased U.S. Engagement with Western Balkans
“The U.S. can make a positive change with its involvement…The secretary of State should visit our region to demonstrate that we’re on the U.S. map.”
Stern Joins ICCT Journal’s Editorial Board
Professor Stern joins a global group of academics to guide the publication of research papers, policy briefs, reports, and perspectives on topics, themes, or issues related to counter-terrorism.
Lukes and Grimes Awarded the 2020 Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
Professor Igor Lukes and Professor William Grimes have been awarded the 2020 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence at the BU Pardee School.
RIP: Angelo Codevilla (1943 – 2021)
Angelo Codevilla, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, passed away on September 21, 2021.
Pardee School Faculty Reflect on How 9/11 Changed the World
Professors Najam, Schilde, Stern, Weinstein, and Wippl reflect on how the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States reshaped our lives over the last 20 years.
Najam to Step Down as Pardee School Dean at End of Academic Year
Dean Najam will leave his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year, or as soon as a successor is identified. Following a sabbatical, he plans to return to the faculty of the Pardee School and to his scholarship in international development, climate change, and global public policy.
Jonathan Greenacre Joins Pardee School Faculty
Jonathan Greenacre, a scholar and lawyer, joins the Pardee School from a commercial law firm. He has provided legal and regulatory advice to the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and central banks in Africa and the Pacific.