Eckstein Expounds Findings of “Cuban Privilege ” at FIU Book Talk
In discussing the findings of her latest book, Professor Eckstein’s focused on United States-Cuban immigration policies, their origins, their evolution over the years, and their consequences.
Garčević Discusses EU Enlargement and Regional Challenges for Western Balkans
Ambassador Garčević argued that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was a moment for the EU to radically re-evaluate its stagnant enlargement process; he proposed that Brussels develop a multi-step EU integration process, creating intermediate goals before the full inclusion into the Union,
Heine Joins Webinar on Active Non-Alignment & Spread in the Global South
Speakers emphasized the degree to which Ambassador Heine’s book has gained new currency as the notion of non-alignment has spread throughout the Global South in the course of 2022.
Hare, Rosen, and Storella Explore the Path Forward in Ukraine War
The discussion centered on the risks and implications of continued hostilities in Ukraine and how to balance those against the risks of pursuing diplomacy with an aggressive and apparently unrepentant Putin regime.
Mako Joins Panel Exploring Future of New Iraqi Government
Professor Mako details the significance of foreign intervention for Iraqi sovereignty, particularly the Turkish and Iranian military intervention and the 2003 U.S. invasion and subsequent military interventions, which she argued led to fragmentation on multiple levels.
GWU Hosts Heine for Webinar on Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
Ambassador Heine argues that a policy of active non-alignment is especially urgent given the ongoing and divisive war in Ukraine as well as the financial crisis in Latin America, the worst in 120 years.
Heine Keynote Explores BRICS and the Reimagining of Global Governance
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the rise of the BRICS group over the course of the past decade and a half, the various stages it has gone through, the significance of the Shanghai-based New Development Bank, and the potential addition of new members, like Argentina and/or Indonesia.
Najam Keynotes Australasian Aid Conference 2022
Professor Najam posits that “the onset of climate change fundamentally changes the nature of climate policy and of climate politics, and in the ‘Age of Adaptation’ climate IS development.”
Najam Speaks at International Institute of Systems Analysis Conference
Professor Najam argued that in a highly turbulent and quickly changing world, the need for good system analysis is greater than ever before but also that what is needed from Systems Analysis has changed; systems science scholars to be ‘more restless, more irreverent, and more bold.’
Garčević Delivers Lecture on Montenegro at Foreign Service Institute
Ambassador Garčević covered Montenegrin and regional contemporary policies, the current state of play in Montenegro, internal political dynamics, challenges in the country, as well as external (the third party) influence.
Garčević Explores Synergy Between Serbian Church and State
Recent surveys confirm that more people in Orthodox-majority countries than in other Christian countries support church-state ties. According to Ambassador Garčević, this symbiosis or symphony of authorities means the state supports the Church while the Church affirms the government’s policies.
Najam Leads Workshop on Teaching Leadership and Character
Najam highlighted that developing leadership and character cannot be easy or straightforward exercises, and trying to do so is fraught with challenges; however, there is probably little else that is of greater importance everywhere in the world than helping to develop a new generation of “leaders of character.”
Najam Speaks at Quaid-i-Azam University on Age of Adaptation
“We are fooling ourselves by believing that raising slogans, writing tweets, or walking in protests is actually going to make a difference when the only thing that can make a difference is real and tangible changes in our own lifestyles and in the politics we support.”
Hefner Attends G20’s International Summit of Religious Leaders
Professor Hefner was one of 220 religious leaders and policy analysts from all faith traditions and more than sixty countries in attendance to discuss how to reveal nurturing religion as a source of global solutions.
Goldstein Keynote Explores League of Nations and Global Peacekeeping
In his remarks, Professor Goldstein discusses how throughout the League of Nations’ active existence, Britain followed a dual-track diplomacy, actively engaging with the League and its many sub-organs, while on the other hand frequently making use of Great Power conferences.
Mako Participates in Conference on Iraq, Its Challenges, and Future Opportunities
Professor Mako emphasized the new Iraqi governments need to find ways to revive confidence by providing necessary institutional reforms and engaging in more conciliatory politics, even when there are many strategic alliances.
Menchik Discusses Spread of Moderate Islam During AICIS Plenary
In his remarks, Professor Menchik addresses two main questions: how can moderate Islam be effectively implemented in the public sphere, and what are the internal and external challenges to identity politics in Indonesia and the wider world?
PGC Hosts Town Hall With Dean Taylor
Pardee School students were able to meet the School’s new dean, ask him questions, and provide feedback about the programs on offer. Questions covered topics ranging from the future of the School to opportunities available for graduate students in and out of the classroom.
Garčević Leads Discussion on Russia’s War in Ukraine
Ambassadors Volker and Garčević spoke in detail about the situation in Ukraine, the American and NATO approach to the conflict, and elaborated on potential lasting repercussions on the globe, including energy and food crisis, relations between China and the United States and Europe, the future relationship of Moscow with Europe and the West, and much more.
Najam Keynote Addresses Issue of Communicating Climate Crisis to the World
Professor Najam highlights that while extreme events like the recent floods in Pakistan do attract national and international media attention, the world still lacks a public vocabulary to convey the severity of the climate emergency to public audiences, particularly in developing countries.