Najam Presents “A Reading List for Policy Wallahs” at PIDE
Dean Adil Najam presented a special lecture at the Pakistan Institute for Development Economics (PIDE) titled, “Ideas Matter: A Reading List for Policy Wallahs” discussing his favorite books for policy-makers.
Najam Presents the SDPI Distinguished Lecture
Dear Adil Najam presented the 2020 SDPI Distinguished Lecture on “The World in 2020: An Update on the New World Disorder.”
Hobson Publishes Article in The International History Review
Alex Hobson publishes article in ‘International History Review’ on the largest mass highjacking in history.
Lori Speaks at Conferences, Gives Book Talks on Offshore Citizens
Prof. Noora Lori spoke on several panels at conferences and gave multiple talks about her recently published book Offshore Citizens.
Ye’s Research Featured in Trade Winds News
Prof. Min Ye’s study, entitled “The Domestic Politics of China’s Belt and Road Initiative,” was featured in a cover story in Trade Winds News.
Sarkar Gives Talk at Brown on Ploughshares and Swords
Prof. Jayita Sarkar presented research from her first book manuscript, Ploughshares and Swords: A Global History of India’s Nuclear Program.
Ferretti Presents GDP Center Research at Global Climate Change Negotiations
Prof. Janine Ferretti presented new research on climate change and development conducted by the Global Development Policy (GDP) Center.
Chehabi Publishes Chapter on Rise of Iran’s Middle Class
Prof. Houchang Chehabi contributed a chapter to The Global Bourgeoisie: The Rise of the Middle Classes in the Age of Empire.
CURA Colloquium: Rewriting Religion, Reinventing Gender in Wittig’s Les Guérillères
Kelly Keenan delivered a talk entitled “Rewriting Religion, Reinventing Gender in Monique Wittig’s Les Guérillères,” as part of the CURA Colloquium.
Karra Meets With Members of Uganda NPC
Prof. Mahesh Karra recently met with members of the Uganda National Population Council (NPC) to discuss the importance of the Demographic Dividend.
Karra Presents at UAPS 8th African Population Conference
Prof. Mahesh Karra presented at the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) 8th African Population Conference in Kampala, Uganda.
Goldstein Publishes Article on Building the Anglo-American Relationship
Prof. Erik Goldstein published an article examining the innovative public diplomacy of the first United States ambassador to London.
Shifrinson Presents Two Papers at Yale Workshop
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson presented the papers at a workshop entitled “The End of the Cold War at 30: Continuity and Change.”
CURA Colloquium: Community Caregivers in Uganda
Prof. Nicolette Manglos-Weber gave a talk entitled “Community Caregivers in Uganda: Popular Religion and an Emerging Social Field.”
Hefner to Advise EU Project on Mediating Islam in the Digital Age
Prof. Robert Hefner served as an advisor and discussant at the opening conference for the three-year research project on “Mediating Islam in the Digital Age.”
GDP Center Hosts Research on Tap Session
Profs. Mahesh Karra and Rachel Brule presented as part of the Research on Tap session on human capital and global development.
Goldstein Publishes Book Chapter on British Ambassadorial Cadre 1919-1939
Prof. Erik Goldstein published a chapter in British World Policy and the Projection of Global Power, 1830-1960 (Cambridge University Press, 2019).
Garcevic Publishes Article on Russia and Southeast Europe
Amb. Vesko Garcevic published an article entitled “Russia’s Soft and Sharp Power in Southeast Europe – The Russian Hybrid Influence Operation in Montenegro.”
Gallagher Appointed to Co-Chair Policy Study on Greening the BRI
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher will co-chair a special policy study on “Greening the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).”
Mako Publishes Book Chapter The Right of Return in Iraq
Prof. Shamiran Mako published a chapter entitled “The Right of Return in Iraq: Conceptualizing Insecurity, State Fragility and Forced Displacement.”