Scott Taylor and Jack Weinstein Present: “Global Security: Challenges & Opportunities for the 21st Century”
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Dean Scott Taylor and Professor of the Practice Jack Weinstein were the featured speakers at recent BU events in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The LA event, hosted by Ali Brodie (Pardee’04) was held at the offices of Fox Rothschild LLP and the San Francisco gathering was…
Nolan Explores Impact of State Violence in El Salvador & Guatemala in Premier Álvarez Seminar
Professor Nolan detailed the nations’ struggle with state violence throughout the century and how U.S. fears of communism as well as subsequent funding for regional military governments contributed to the first large wave of emigrants from both countries, with many immigrating to the U.S.
Pardee School Faculty Share Their Summer Reading
As part of the #GlobalSummerReading campaign, faculty shared their summer reading on topics from racism to statecraft.
IR Review Seeking 2020-20201 Undergraduate Staff
The BU International Relations Review is hiring student writers, editors, anchors, graphic and web designers, and more.
We Stand Against Racism
BU President Robert Brown writes, “the deaths of Black men and women at the hands of racists should shake every other soul in this nation.” Pardee School Dean Adil Najam adds, “It is important for all of us to stand against racism not just in grave times of anguish, but every day and in every way that we can.”
Najam Presents Great Decisions Lecture at WorldBoston
Dean Adil Najam presented the ‘Great Decisions’ lecture – organized by WorldBoston and the WGBH Forum – on Kashmir, India and Pakistan.
RIP: Professor Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson, Professor Emeritus of International Relations and Political Science at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, passed away on March 11, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his daughter, Jennifer. Professor Jackson started his career teaching in East Africa for the Rockefeller Foundation and the…
Dean’s Message to Alumni on Combatting COVID-19
In a message to the alumni and friends of the Pardee School, Dean Adil Najam says: “the ask I come to you with, is: do whatever you can, wherever you are, in whatever way you can, to beat this virus… Please, please, please, do whatever you can to help those around you.”
Hare Speaks on Lessons from Brexit
Amb. Paul Hare Speaks at Emmanuel College on impacts of Brexit on the Eastern Mediterranean.
Bob Loftis Appointed the Pardee School Associate Dean of Studies
Prof. Robert Loftis has been appointed the Associate Dean for Studies at the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies with responsibility for all student affairs and services.
Woldemariam Gives Talk at SAIS on Eritrea-Ethiopia Rapprochement
Prof. Michael Woldemariam gave a talk entitled “The Regional Politics of an African Peace Deal: The Greater Horn after the Eritrea-Ethiopia Rapprochement.”
GDP Center Hosts UNCTAD Trade and Development Report Launch
The GDP Center hosted the launch of the the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 2019 Trade and Development Report.
Miller Awarded Grant to Study Military Strategic Culture in India
Prof. Manjari Miller has been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Education in Singapore, to study military strategic culture in India.
BUCSA Hosts Taiwan Forum With Richard C. Bush
The forum featured a conversation with Richard C. Bush on a range of topics including Taiwan’s democracy, China’s cross-strait policy, and United States interests in the region.
Alumni Spotlight: FHMT Hosts Danielle De La Fuente
The Initiative on Forced Migration and Human Trafficking hosted Danielle De La Fuente (Pardee ’06) for a talk on her work with the Amal Alliance.
BUCSA Hosts Amb. Joseph DeTrani for Talk on N. Korea
The Center for the Study of Asia hosted Amb. Joseph DeTrani for a talk on North Korea’s nuclear diplomacy.
GDP Center Hosts La Batea Book Discussion
Pardee School Prof. Julie Klinger hosted the discussion with the GDP Center’s Land Use and Livelihoods Initiative.
Hefner Publishes Review in LA Review of Books
Prof. Robert Hefner reviewed Religion as Critique: Islamic Critical Thinking (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2017) by Irfan Ahmad.
Pardee School Hosts Conference on Security in Democracies
Prof. Joseph Wippl hosted the conference on “Secrecy and Security in a Democratic Society.”
Alumni Spotlight: Goodwyn on International Consulting
Scott Goodwyn (Pardee ’96) discusses his Pardee School education and work in international business development for a consulting firm.