Pardee Professors Share Perspectives on Multilateral Diplomacy at BarMUN
Aimee Genell, Assistant Professor of International History and Ambassador Mark C. Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy of Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies participated in a panel discussion at the Boston Area Model UN conference (BarMUN) on October 11. The “Perspectives on Diplomacy” panel, moderated by Luke Gialanella, Pardee School…
Professor Lori Delivers Keynote on ‘Passport Power’ at Historic Claflin University Conference
Noora Lori, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies delivered the keynote address at Claflin University’s 23rd Conference on Contemporary English and Language Arts Pedagogy, speaking on “Passport Power: Time, Borders and Migrations.” The address, delivered on October 24, 2024, anchored this year’s conference themed “Borders and Migrations” at…
Meeting Terrorists, Making Movies, and Mentoring Students: Prof. Stern Brings Real Experience to Pardee
When Nicole Kidman portrayed Jessica Stern in the 1997 film “The Peacemaker,” Hollywood dramatized just one chapter in the Pardee School professor’s remarkable career. The movie focused on Stern’s role at the National Security Council during the Clinton administration, where she directed Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian affairs and led a nuclear weapons smuggling response unit….
Hefner Speaks on Indonesian Democracy and Islamic Ethics
Robert Hefner delivered keynotes on Indonesian democracy and Islamic ethics at the Indonesian Embassy’s conference and Harvard’s Alwaleed Bin Talal Seminar. He explored Indonesia’s unique democratic success among Muslim-majority countries and Nahdlatul Ulama’s efforts towards inclusive Islamic ethics. These presentations underscore Hefner’s expertise in Indonesian politics and Islamic studies.
Quinn Slobodian Unpacks ‘Crack-Up Capitalism’ at WTO Forum
Quinn Slobodian explores how special economic zones challenge traditional notions of sovereignty and democracy. From Hong Kong to Honduras, these “portable” spaces of light regulation represent a complex realignment of global economic geographies, often blurring lines between state and market forces.
Adil Najam Discusses Climate Change on Bulgarian National Television
Professor Adil Najam recently appeared on Bulgarian National Television’s “Panorama,” where he discussed climate change, emphasizing human responsibility in both causing and solving the crisis. He highlighted the need for leadership and equitable access to resources while calling for a new approach to sustainable development in developing nations.
Quinn Slobodian to Speak at WTO Public Forum on Global Capitalism and Democracy
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, will speak at the WTO Public Forum on September 13, 2024. His session, “Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy,” explores how new economic entities like tax havens and special economic zones reflect ultracapitalists’ attempts to separate free markets from democratic oversight.
Garčević Appointed to Board of Liberal Arts Faculty in Montenegro
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Director of the European Studies Center at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, has been appointed to the board of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (FLAS) in Montenegro. FLAS is a newly established institution founded by Russian academics who were expelled…
Heine Speaks at Australian DFAT’s Festival of Mildly Dangerous Ideas
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, participated in a virtual panel discussion for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) “Festival of Mildly Dangerous Ideas” on August 11, 2024. The panel,…
Associate Dean Kaija Schilde Appointed Co-Chair of Harvard’s European Union Seminar
Kaija Schilde, Associate Dean of Studies and Associate Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been invited to co-chair the European Union seminar at Harvard’s Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, starting in fall 2024. The European Union Seminar examines central social, economic, and political issues…
Selin Presents Innovative Research on Mercury Pollution at International Conference in Cape Town
The 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant took place in Cape Town, July 2024. Prof. Henrik Selin presented research on mercury use in artisanal gold mining in Peru. The conference discussed mercury pollution’s impact on policy, particularly the Minamata Convention. Selin’s work contributes to understanding social-environmental systems in sustainability science.
Hare Pens Op-Ed on Trump’s Complex Relationship with Europe
In an opinion piece titled “An Ocean Between Us” published on July 31, 2024, former UK diplomat Paul Hare, Master Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), analyzes former President Donald Trump’s stance on Europe and its implications for future U.S.-European…
Brulé Wins Prestigious NSF Career Award for Women’s Empowerment Research
Rachel Brulé, Associate Professor of Global Development Policy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been awarded a prestigious career grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The five-year $628,039 award will support her project titled “Dynamics of Women’s Political and Economic Empowerment: An Open Database Project.” Professor Brulé’s research focuses…
Vivien Schmidt Featured in U.S. News & World Report on French Elections
Vivien A. Schmidt, Professor Emerita of International Relations and Political Science at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report. The Q&A, titled “Q & A: Macron’s Election Gamble in France,” was published on June 28, 2024. In the interview,…
Tsitsi Musasike Presents Key SADC Renewable Energy Report in Seychelles and Beijing
Tsitsi Musasike, Professor of the Practice of Global Development Policy at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and researcher at the Global Development Policy Center, recently presented a significant report on expanding renewable energy and energy access in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Musasike led the study, a collaboration between the Boston…
Garčević Analyzes U.S. Election Impact on Balkans at Montenegro Forum
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Interim Director of the Center for the Study of Europe, at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, recently took part in a seminar examining “The Perspectives on the 2024 United States Elections” in Montenegro. The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (FLAS), a…
Hefner Gives Keynote Address in Indonesia on Best Models of Islamic Education
On June 24, 2024, Robert Hefner, Professor of Anthropology and of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s Center for the Study of Asia gave the keynote address at an international conference on Islamic education held at the Indonesian International Islamic University in Jakarta, Indonesia. The talk was…
Garčević named New Interim Director for Center for the Study of Europe
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies has announced that Ambassador Vesko Garčević began his role as the interim director of the Center for the Study of Europe on July 1, 2024. He will serve in this position for the 2024-2025 academic year. Garčević, a Professor of the Practice of International Relations, brings…
Professor Erik Goldstein Participates in Montenegro Summer School for Young Diplomats
Erik Goldstein, professor emeritus of international relations, recently took part in the 17th Summer School for Young Diplomats held in Montenegro this June. The event, sponsored by UNDP, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together 52 early career diplomats from all continents. During the summer school, Professor Goldstein…
Pardee School Welcomes Dr. Benjamin W. Goossen as New Assistant Professor of International History
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University welcomes Dr. Benjamin W. Goossen as Assistant Professor of International History. Dr. Goossen’s research and teaching focus on European and international history, science and technology studies, and the history of the environment. Dr. Goossen comes to BU with a BA from Swarthmore College and…