Heine Co-Authors Essay on Latin American Geopolitics
Will the lack of regional unity in Latin America leave it at the mercy of the U.S. and China, or can they manage their own affairs without being manipulated by others?
Garčević Quoted Discussing Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
“To carry out a definitive ceasefire and a peace agreement, a third party is needed that is of mutual trust and that also has the influence to do so.”
Ye Discusses China’s “Wolf-Warrior” Diplomacy in Global Asia
“COVID-era China…was at the epicenter of pandemic geopolitics and populism. Wolf-warrior diplomacy emerged against this backdrop.”
Storella Publishes Op-Ed on Israel-UAE Normalization Pact
Ambassador Storella outlines the winners and losers in the normalization pact in BU Today.
Menchik Discusses Jokowi’s Address at UN General Assembly
Professor Menchick said it was impressive how Jokowi’s remarks laid out how Indonesia must be wary of all great powers.
Woldemariam Discusses Ethiopian Prime Minister in Bloomberg | Quint
Tensions that were largely contained by the previous administration “have now exploded. Abiy, as popular as he was, could never deliver on all of the ambitions and promises.”
Schmidt Comments on EU Commission State of the Union
Professor Schmidt analyzed President Von Der Leyen’s remarks on a European minimum wage and health competency.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on U.S. Trade Policy Under Trump
“In this time of crisis, the United States needs to fundamentally remake its trade policy to promote good jobs…tame inequality and protect the environment.”
Heine Co-Authors Article on Latin American Active Non-Alignment
“Far from ‘closing in’ more and more in itself…Latin America must “open up” to this new “post-Western world.”
Garčević Writes Op-Ed on the Balkans & the Region’s Place in the Periphery
“The moments from D.C…reconfirm our steady sliding into the periphery of world politics. Our leaders used to enjoy a much better treatment in Washington in the past.”
Najam Interviewed on Israel, Bahrain, UAE Bilateral Agreements
Dean Najam noted that the bilateral agreement is a “testing of the waters” by smaller allies of Saudi Arabia.
Heine Discusses IDB Leadership with Deutsche Welle
“Claver-Carone wants to transform the IDB into the financial arm of the United States in Latin America.”
Hare Quoted Discussing Cuba’s Medical Diplomacy
Ambassador Hare discusses Cuba’s medical diplomacy, a practice that has sent many of its doctors doctors abroad to combat the coronavirus.
Heine Discusses Racism with Revista Universitaria
Ambassador Heine discusses protests and demonstrations against racism that took place around the world.
Miller Publishes Article on China-India Counterbalancing
“When it comes to counterbalancing, particularly in Asia, the US thinks of India.” But does India wants to act as a counterweight to China?
Garčević Publishes Op-Ed on Montenegrin Elections
“The experiences of the region, particularly in Serbia, teaches us that regime change is not always a change for better.”
Heine Discusses the Current Crisis of Multilateralism
Why is the crisis of multilateralism so deep now, at a time when we need global collaboration more than ever?
Garčević Discusses Democracy in the Balkans in Remaker Op-Ed
“We made a step towards democracy, but have not arrived anywhere. The more time goes on, the more we are looking back.”
Longman Provides Insight on Paul Rusesabagina’s Arrest
Prof. Longman explores the arrest of MRCD chairman aul Rusesabagina and why many observers find it suspicious.
Hare Quoted Discussing Eusebio Leal’s Passing
Amb. hare recounts working with Eusebio Leal, a Cuban historian who led the restoration of Old Havana, who recently passed away.