Book Talk at Pardee: Woodward Hosts Dr. David Tuch, Author of The Wireless Operator
David Tuch, author of The Wireless Operator uncovers the fascinating role his distant cousin Harold Derber played in modern drug trade.
Commemorative Symposium Honors the Life and Work of Pardee Professor Joseph Fewsmith
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the legacy of China expert and Pardee Professor Joseph Fewsmith.
Investing in the Future: A Conversation on Africa’s Promise in Support of BU’s African Studies Center
On March 26, 2026, Boston University alumni, financial leaders, and friends of the Pardee School of Global Studies gathered at the University Club in New York City for an evening focused on the Prospects for the African Future. Organized as a tribute to and celebration of Pardee’s African Studies Center (ASC), the event highlighted the…
Norman T. Roule Offers an Insider’s Perspective on Iran at the Pardee School
On April 09, 2026, Norman T. Roule, a distinguished Middle East expert, provided an update on Iran to faculty and students at the Pardee School. A former colleague of Professor Joseph W. Wippl and John D. Woodward, Jr., Mr. Roule served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, where he directed numerous programs focused on…
Storella Discusses War, Technology, and the Future of Diplomacy
On March 31st, a full house of 80 attendees gathered at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies for a timely and wide-ranging discussion titled War and Peace: The Results of Four Years of War, hosted by the Center for the Study of Europe (CSE). Students, faculty, and guests convened to hear retired General…
The Remote Revolution: Erik Lin-Greenberg Discusses Drones and Modern Statecraft at Pardee School Event
Written by Allegra Vercesi, Pardee School of Global Studies, Dean’s Ambassador (BAIR ‘28) The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted Dr. Erik Lin-Greenberg of MIT on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of its Global Security Initiative. Dr. Lin-Greenberg, Associate Professor of Political Science, delivered a talk titled The Remote Revolution: Drones and…
CURA’s Third Annual Jewish Left Conference Explores Identity, Community, and Political Transformation
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its Third Annual Conference on the Jewish Left on February 12, 2026, drawing more than 900 participants to a day of discussion on Jewish politics, identity, and community. The program was reported on by Haaretz…
Pardee Welcomes Mallory Stewart to Discuss the Future of Arms Control and AI’s Potential
This article was written by Fabian Salvador (BA IR ’26). On November 18th, the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies had the privilege of welcoming the Executive Vice President of the Council on Strategic Risks and former Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability at the Department of State, Mallory…
CIA Veteran Discusses the Ukraine Battlefield in Boston University’s Inaugural Veterans Day Lecture
Written by Rashad Biddle, economics student and Army ROTC cadet at Boston University (BA ’27) Ralph Goff, a retired CIA senior executive and six-time CIA Chief of Station, gave the inaugural Veterans Day lecture at Boston University on November 11, 2025. A United States Army veteran, Goff’s lecture named “Warfare: Lessons from the Ukraine Battlefield,”…
Global Security Series Hosts A Stellar Panel on US Military Power in Extreme Environments
Written by Deniz Oray, Pardee School of Global Studies, Dean’s Ambassador (BAIR’26) On October 21st 2025, the Pardee School of Global Studies, alongside Boston University’s History Department, had the utmost pleasure in hosting Professor Gretchen Heefner, Chair of the History Department at Northeastern University, to discuss her recent book Sand, Snow, and Stardust. Accompanied by…
Najam Delivers Keynote at EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2025
Professor Najam took the floor at the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2025 to speak about nature’s greatest gift to humanity: food.
Najam Speaks at European Law Institute’s Annual Meeting in Vienna
Najam attends the European Law Institute’s Annual Meeting in Vienna to deliver a keynote speech.
Student Reflection: Mia Knežević (IR ‘26) Recaps Talk on Iran Nuclear Program
Pardee student Mia Knežević recaps the recent Global Security Initiative panel discussion about Iran’s nuclear program.
Weinstein and Storella Host ASEAN Delegation Visiting Pardee School
Professor Weinstein and Professor Storella welcomed a delegation of ASEAN International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) fellows to the Pardee School to discuss key defense and diplomatic issues.
Schmidt Speaks at Keynote Panel for REGROUP
Professor Schmidt attended the first roundtable discussion for EU Horizon’s project REGROUP as a keynote panelist.
Schmidt Delivers Keynote at EURAM’s 25th Anniversary Conference
Professor Schmidt delivered a keynote address titled “Wake up, Europe: How to Make the EU Fit for Purpose in a Changing World” at EURAM’s 25th anniversary conference in Florence, Italy.
Najam Speaks at the 10th Anniversary Meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Professor Adil Najam spoke about gender and development for an AIIB special seminar in Beijing, China.
Former Wall Street CEO Scott L. Bok Talks About His New Memoir
Former Wall Street CEO Scott L. Bok Talks About His New Memoir at Questrom School
Ambassador Jorge Heine Retires From Pardee After Six Years of Service
After six years at Pardee as a research professor and interim director, Amb. Jorge Heine retires.
Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador, Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture
Ecuador President Jamil Mahuad Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture titled “Trump 2.0 and Latin America.”