Hare: “Is Trump alone now the voice of America?”
Paul Webster Hare, Master Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and former diplomat, analyzes the dramatic shift in American public diplomacy under President Trump’s second term in an article published by the USC Center for Public Diplomacy. “Trump has created his own meme crypto coins and named himself as…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević comments on Zelenskyy’s Oval Office Visit
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was invited by TRT World News to comment on the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His take on the meeting was broadcast on February 28th here. In the commentary, he described the meeting as an unprecedented display…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević participates in political TV show “The Context”
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the political TV show The Context on February 19th. The show Global Tectonic Changes: the Return of Realpolitik addressed President Trump’s foreign policy and the US global posture. In addition to Ambassador Garcević, the show featured Aaron Mate, journalist and author, and Mirko Dautović, foreign…
Ambassador Garčević hosts “What does Trump’s Return Mean for the Balkans?” Panel
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the fifth annual IEMS winter seminar on security and diplomacy centered on the Eastern Mediterranean at a time of geopolitical and economic grand realignment. The event is organized by the Institute of East Mediterranean Studies – Emmanuel College in partnership with…
Storella Cites Value of Allies and International Engagement in LA Radio Interview
Professor of the Practice Ambassador Mark Storella underlined the importance of America’s alliances and multilateral engagement for the safety of the American people in an interview with Nana Gyamfi on KPFK radio in Los Angeles. Storella explained how our NATO alliance has kept the peace in Europe for 76 years; however, the alliance is now…
Hare Analyzes Complex Trump-Maduro Relationship Amid Venezuelan Election Fraud
Hare identifies a ‘subtle shift’ in Trump’s approach to Venezuela despite continued election fraud concerns. While maintaining sanctions and recognizing opposition leader González as legitimate, the administration has pursued pragmatic engagement with Maduro on deportations and hostage releases, suggesting self-interest now drives this complex diplomatic relationship.
Garčević Publishes New Book on Montenegro-Serbia Relations
Professor Vesko Garčević of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has published a new book examining the relationship between Montenegro and Serbia. The book, “Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?”, co-authored with Kenneth Morrison, presents the first comprehensive analysis of these two Balkan nations’ relationship from the late 1980s to…
Stern Warns of ISIS’s Enduring Digital Influence
Jessica Stern, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and terrorism expert, authored an analysis in The New York Times examining ISIS’s persistent influence despite its territorial defeat. Drawing on her extensive research interviewing extremists, Stern highlights how the group’s ideology continues to resonate with vulnerable individuals through online channels….
Selin Named TUM Ambassador at Annual Advent Concert
Professor Henrik Selin was honored as a TUM Ambassador at the Technical University of Munich’s annual Advent Concert, recognizing his contributions to environmental governance research and international academic collaboration. The December 1 ceremony celebrated five distinguished international scholars.
Pardee Experts Analyze Potential Foreign Policy Under Trump Administration
Pardee School experts Ambassador Garčević and Professor Storella join distinguished panel examining potential foreign policy directions under a second Trump presidency, analyzing competing visions from increased military spending to isolation from international organizations.
Slobodian Co-Directs Major Conference on Global Economic History
Professor Quinn Slobodian, named one of the World’s 25 Top Thinkers by Prospect UK, co-directed a major conference bringing together eleven emerging scholars examining economic transformation across four continents. The History and Political Economy Project’s 2024 grantee conference explored themes from banking privatization to labor politics at global ports.
Igor Lukes Awarded Czech Diplomatic Achievement Medal
Professor Igor Lukes, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in Boston, has received the Medal for Merit in Diplomacy from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions to Czech diplomacy and foreign relations.
Dean Scott Taylor Highlights Resilience and Innovation at 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy
Dean Scott Taylor attended the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy in Johannesburg, where over 500 leaders convened to address global democratic challenges. Taylor, an expert in African politics, highlighted the resilience of pro-democracy movements and the inspiring role of young leaders in shaping the future of democracy worldwide.
Dr. Mali Delivers 2024 Winnie Mandela Speaker Series Lecture at UMass Boston
Dr. Zoliswa O. Mali, Director of the African Language Program at BU’s Pardee School – African Studies Center, delivered the 2024 Winnie Mandela Speaker Series lecture at UMass Boston. Her presentation analyzed “Uprize,” a 2024 South African film about the historic 1976 student protests against Afrikaans language use in schools.
Mako Nominated for Two University-Wide Teaching Awards
Professor Shamiran Mako has been nominated for two prestigious teaching honors: the 2025 Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2025 Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award. These nominations recognize her exceptional contributions to both scholarship and teaching in international relations and Middle Eastern politics.
Pardee School Faculty Analyze Implications of Trump’s Second Term
Pardee School of Global Studies faculty members recently offered their insights on the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency. Their analysis, featured in two in-depth BU Today articles, covered both domestic governance challenges and evolving foreign policy dynamics. Timothy Longman, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor of International Relations and Political Science, leveraged his extensive…
Wippl Provides Insider Account of CIA’s Aldrich Ames Investigation in New Journal Publication
In the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Joseph Wippl, former CIA officer and damage assessment team member, provides unprecedented first-hand account of the investigation following America’s most devastating spy case.
Rachel Nolan: Unraveling the Hidden Flow of Guns
In her recent analysis for the London Review of Books, Pardee Professor Rachel Nolan provides an in-depth exploration of gun trafficking between the United States and Mexico, challenging prevailing narratives about border violence.
Wippl Challenges New Cold War Narrative in Latest Book
In ‘IMAGINE: Winning the New Cold War,’ Professor Joseph Wippl argues against existence of a new Cold War, emphasizing America’s unique advantages and the changing nature of global influence.
Pardee School Hosts Council on Foreign Relations Focus Group on U.S. Economic Leadership
Professor William Grimes hosted a Council on Foreign Relations focus group at the Pardee School, where students engaged with policy experts to discuss America’s role in the global economy as part of CFR’s Reimagining American Economic Leadership project.