Slobodian Explores Techno-Libertarians’ Relationship with Government in Recent Article
In a commentary published on June 13, 2024, Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, examines the changing attitudes of Silicon Valley’s techno-libertarians towards government involvement in their ventures. Titled “How Techno-Libertarians Fell in Love with Big Government,” the article follows the journey of figures like…
Garčević Discusses Impact of Far-Right’s Rise in Europe on Western Balkans
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was recently invited to comment on the upcoming European elections and the potential ramifications of the rise of far-right parties in Europe for the Western Balkans. His insights were featured in a video titled “The right in…
Heine: Evaluate China’s Impact, Embrace Green Energy
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently participated in a Voice of America forum where China’s industrial overproduction and its impact on other countries were discussed, including recent tariffs imposed…
Heine Calls for International Action in Haiti Amidst Escalating Crisis
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently authored an article published by The Conversation on May 22, 2024. The article, titled “Kenyan president will receive White House praise over troops-to-Haiti…
Najam Comments on the Impact of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death
Prof. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and President of WWF-International, was recently invited to comment on the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and its potential impacts on regional politics and security. Prof. Najam shared his insights on multiple media channels, including an appearance on…
Noora Lori Featured on Podcast about Statelessness
Noora Lori, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was recently featured on the “Borders & Belonging” podcast in an episode examining statelessness around the world. The podcast, produced by the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration Program at Toronto Metropolitan University, explored the causes, realities and…
Insights from Rwanda: Understanding Genocide and Its Aftermath
In a reflection on the enduring scars left by the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Nature, a weekly international journal publishing peer-reviewed research across all fields of science and technology, recently examined the lessons being gleaned by researchers from the tragic events of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Thirty years…
Heine on Embassy Violations
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently penned a column for The Conversation titled “Are embassies off-limits? Ecuadorian and Israeli actions suggest otherwise − and that sets a dangerous diplomatic precedent.” In…
Heine Weighs In on Embassy Attacks
In a April 13, 2024 interview on CBS News, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, shared his perspective on the concerning attacks on embassies that contravene diplomatic immunity and international law. Heine…
Ramifications of Embassy Attacks
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently penned an op-ed for The Statesmen, one of India’s leading newspapers, warning of the potential consequences that could arise from recent attacks on embassies in Iran…
Garčević Warns of Potential Instability Amidst US Intelligence Report Concerns
In a recent interview with Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Albanian Service, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, shared insights into the region’s security landscape. The discussion centered on the implications of the recent US intelligence report, particularly concerning the potential secession of Republika Srpska…
Haiti’s Expectations Following Prime Minister’s Resignation
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, explored the future of Haiti, overrun by gangs, disease, and famine, in the wake of Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s recent resignation. The news special (in Spanish) can…
Ye Discusses Ramifications of Potential TikTok Ban
Min Ye, Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently penned an op-ed for BU Today, entitled, “If We Ban TikTok, What’s Next?,” discussing the potential ramifications of an American ban of the Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok. In the article, Ye advises against banning Tiktok, warning of…
Schmidt Presents on European Democracy in Seminar
On February 24, 2024, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor Emerita of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, delivered a presentation entitled, “How European Democracy Works in Practice and Who Decides What – Both Formally and Informally,” as a part of her participation in the recent Power to the People webinar series….
Heine’s Solution to a Failing State
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently penned an op-ed entitled, “Vacillating While Haiti Burns,” for El Economista where he discussed Haiti, plagued by famine and gang warfare, and its steady disintegration into…
Heine’s Insights on Sino-Russian Ties
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, was recently featured in an El País article titled, “How Putin’s Global Network Aids and Abets his Ambitions,” on Russia’s allies with other countries, including China,…
Heine Discusses China-Honduras Relations on CGTN America’s “The Heat”
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently shared his expertise on CGTN America’s flagship talk show, “The Heat.” Heine discussed the current state of relations between China and Honduras, shedding light on…
Slobodian Contributes Analysis to New Statesman
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently authored an article for the New Statesman titled “How Thomas Piketty found politics” which was published on March 15, 2024. In this piece, Slobodian explores the enduring influence of Thomas Piketty’s seminal work, “Capital in the Twenty-First Century,” since…
Schilde Offers Insights on European Defense Industrial Strategy
In a recent discussion featured in the War on the Rocks Newsletter, Kaija Schilde, Associate Professor and Jean Monnet Professor of European Security and Defense at the Pardee School of Global Studies, shared her commentary on the European Commission’s inaugural defense industrial strategy and its potential implications for Europe’s defense capabilities. Alongside five other experts,…
Heine on Technology and China’s Foreign Policy
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, recently appeared on CGTN: Europe to discuss the connection between technology and China’s foreign policy. Heine argued that technology provided new avenues for economic growth worldwide…