Gallagher and Mehrling Speak at UNCTAD YSI Summer School
Professors Mehrling and Gallagher joined UNCTAD experts, academics, diplomats, and young scholars from across the globe for lively and stimulating intellectual debates on the challenges and opportunities of a new international economic order.
Najam Urges Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to Redouble Climate Efforts
Professor Najam calls on the humanitarian sector and organizations like MSF to redouble their own efforts not just in reducing their climate footprints but in addressing the critical climate justice and climate impacts that are being felt by the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities.
Ye Reflect on 10 Years of BRI Implementation During NCUSCR Webinar
Drawing from her most recent book “The Belt Road and Beyond: State-Mobilized Globalization in China: 1998–2018,” Professor Ye examines how China has changed over the BRI’s ten-year implementation, how it has shaped Chinese foreign policy, and the challenges it faces moving forward.
Hefner Explores Impact of Television on Indonesian Islamic Resurgence
Professor Hefner notes that a far-reaching Islamic resurgence has occurred over the past 24 years, coincident with Indonesia’s return to electoral democracy, and an often overlooked feature of that resurgence has been the role of television media.
Najam Speaks to the UN General Assembly on “Living Indus”
The Indus has cultivated civilization and prosperity for more than 5,000 years; however, due to climate change, Professor Najam says we cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain the health of this great river for even 100 more years.
Najam Moderates High-Level UN ECOSOC Discussion on SDGs
In leading the discussion with leading academic and policy leaders working on the SDGs, Professor Najam notes that “the most important determinants of what the global tomorrow may hold is the actions we take, or not take, today.”
Heine Breaks Down Effects of War in Ukraine on Energy Policy
In his remarks, Heine elaborates on the effects of the war in Ukraine on energy policy and the energy transition, as well as on the broader effects of trying to make the war in Ukraine a global war.
Karra Presents Research on Impact of Family Planning Interventions
Professor Karra presented findings from two field experiments he has conducted over several years in Malawi to measure the impacts of family planning on contraceptive use, fertility health, and longer-term well-being.
Storella Makes the Case for American Diplomatic Support for Rights Overseas
What can and what should American diplomacy do to help protect people overseas who are fighting for their rights? In his TEDx Talk, Ambassador Storella argues that the United States and American diplomats should not abandon the fight for rights overseas.
Garčević and Najam Participate in 15th Summer School for Young Diplomats
Professors Garčević and Najam joined 47 young diplomats from 32 countries as well as 35 lecturers from Europe and the United States to discuss complex issues of contemporary international affairs such as the war in Ukraine, NATO expansion, and global climate change.
Garčević Delivers Lecture on EU Opportunities for Non-Member States
By missing an opportunity to grant the candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina, open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, or grant a visa-free regime for Kosovo, Brussels puts at risk the legitimacy of enlargement in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Schmidt Explains “Discursive Institutionalism” During Federal University of Minas Lecture
Professor Schmidt discussed the philosophical foundations of “Discursive Institutionalism,” the many different methodologies it encompasses, and the nature of ideational and discursive power, plus considered different examples of its application to political economy and democracy.
Schmidt Discusses EU Socioeconomic Governance on ETUI/ETUC Panel
Professor Schmidt’s presentation explored the impact of the COVID-19 recovery strategy on the potential reorientation of European Union economic governance and whether this leaves room to maneuver and implement progressive social reforms as well as increase the democratic legitimacy of the EU (in contrast to the Eurozone Crisis of 2011)
Schmidt TRIGGER Discussion Explores Issues Facing the EU
In her featured remarks, Professor Schmidt discussed the complications related to the EU’s ‘actorness’ in the global arena, the question of EU legitimacy, and the major challenges facing the EU today.
Hefner Keynotes IIIU First International Conference on Islamic Education
Among the world’s Muslim majority countries, Indonesia has been the most successful in transitioning to a functioning and fair electoral democracy as well as upholding a tradition of multiethnic and multireligious citizenship; this is something the whole world can learn from.
Heine Joins University of Chile Panel on the Summit of the Americas
The Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile convened regional experts for a webinar to explore what issues will be covered during the Summit and how they will shape multilateralism on the continent.
Pardee School Hosts IIASA 50th Anniversary Conference
The all-day conference brought together leading global intellectuals and practitioners to look back on 50 years of work at IIASA and discuss today’s most pressing global issues.
Pardee School Hosts 2022 Convocation Ceremony
On May 21, 2022, the Pardee School celebrated its graduating students, honored the achievements of exemplary students and faculty, and sent forth the Class of 2022 with an inspiring Dean’s Charge.
Najam Speaks to Stockholm+50 Planning Group
Dean Najam argues that the delegates at the 50th-anniversary conference will be judged by the promises made in international environmental governance in the last 50 years, especially those that relate to environmental justice as exemplified in concepts such as the polluter pays principles.
Garčević Leads Discussion on “Vera Dreams of the Sea” at Belmont World Film Festival
Following a screening of the movie, Ambassador Garčević moderated a discussion with film director Kaltrina Krasniqi during which they discussed women’s rights, the role of tradition and when/how it contributes to the gender inequality, the clash between urban and rural lifestyles, as well as the role of women as liberators.