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…
Stern’s Contributions to National Academy of Sciences Report on Preventing Nuclear Terrorism
Professor Jessica Stern contributed to a National Academy of Sciences report on preventing nuclear terrorism. Her insights on the blurring boundaries between domestic and international terrorism and state and non-state actors are pivotal. The report emphasizes vigilance, funding, coordination, and new technologies to mitigate nuclear terrorism threats.
Pardee School Honors Ambassador Mark Storella with Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
Ambassador Mark C. Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and Director of the African Studies Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been awarded the 2024 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who exemplify the school’s mission to advance human…
Professor Sanne Verschuren Presents Research on Missile Defense at Multiple Workshops
Sanne Verschuren, Assistant Professor of International Security at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, presented her research on missile defense at three academic events over the summer break. On May 17, Professor Verschuren participated in the “What Matters? The Politics of Narrating War” conference at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. According to…
Hefner Discusses Islam and Citizenship in Indonesia on Popular Podcast
On June 10, 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, was interviewed about his latest book “Islam and Citizenship in Indonesia: Democracy and the Quest for an Inclusive Public Ethics” on the podcast “Rocking…
Pardee School Celebrates Class of 2024 at 10th Convocation
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2024 at its 10th convocation ceremony on May 18th, 2024. The ceremony honored the school’s undergraduate and graduate degree recipients. Dean Scott Taylor welcomed the graduates, their families and friends, and congratulated the class on their achievements,…