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.
Schilde Colloquium Provides Inside Look at EU Policies & Procedures
Professor Schilde’s colloquium brought together global experts and gave the students not only a firsthand account of major policy fields within the EU but also a close look at the in-house procedures and working methods applied within the Brussels complex.
Pardee School Partners with UNITAR on Science Diplomacy Executive Training
Professors Garčević, Erik Goldstein, Hare, Najam, Selin, Storella, and Weinstein took part in UNITAR’s Executive Summer Programme on Innovations in Science Diplomacy, which aims to triangulate education, research and leadership.
Lori Awarded Best Book By APSA MENA Politics Section
“Offshore Citizens: Permanent “Temporary” Status in the Gulf,” the latest book by Professor Lori, was named the best book of 2021 by the American Political Science Association’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Politics Section.
Miller Appointed Senior Fellow at Council on Foreign Relations
As a Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia, Professor Miller will research and write on United States-India relations, India’s foreign policy, as well as political, economic, social, and cultural developments in India and South Asia.
Nahid Bhadelia Joins Pardee School Faculty
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia will head the newly established Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID), be an associate director at BU’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL), and join the Pardee School faculty through a joint appointment.
Goldstein Celebrated with Diplomacy & Statecraft Festschrift
The Festschrift volume demonstrates the immense regard and affection that Professor Goldstein’s written work, teaching, and personal qualities have generated over the course of his more than four decades of sustained and influential scholarship.
Shifrinson Promoted to Associate Professor
“I’m eager to grow BU and the Pardee School’s presence in national security policy conversations, and connecting our students with career and research opportunities in this area.”
Hefner Invited to Center for Shared Civilizational Values Board
The Nahdlatul Ulama-initiated center seeks to bridge cultural, religious and ideological differences in order to foster the emergence of a global civilization endowed with compassionate and tolerant character.
Woodward Awarded 2021 Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
For his dedication to his teaching and for his devotion to his students, the Pardee School is thrilled to award Professor John Woodward the 2021 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence.
Storella Named to NRC-USA Board
“NRC is the gold standard for humanitarian assistance and I am delighted to be joining the distinguished members of the NRC-USA board to help support the organization’s work on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.”
Nolan Named 2021 ACLS Fellow
As part of her fellowship, Professor Nolan will conduct research that explores how Guatemala became a leading “sender” country for children.
Brulé Awarded BU Global Programs & Foundation-India Seed Fund
Brulé’s study aims to see if “peer-mentorship groups that match experienced, active female sarpanches with first-time female sarpanches” are able to “improve the political agency of female politicians” specifically in the Indian state of Maharashtra.