Klinger Publishes New Book, Rare Earth Frontiers
Prof. Julie Klinger recently published Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes.
Selin and Najam to Lead USIP-Funded Study on Climate and Security
Professors Selin and Najam are principal investigators on a USIP grant to study expert perceptions on the links between climate change and security in Pakistan.
Najam Presents at SP3C Climate Conference
Adil Najam presented at multiple panels during the Science-Policy Conference on Climate Change in Pakistan, held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Najam Keynotes at Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities
Dean Adil Najam presented a talk on “The New World Disorder” as the keynote address at conference on Social Science and Humanities in the New Millennium.
Stern Named Co-Investigator on DOJ/NIJ Project
Prof. Jessica Stern is currently a co-investigator on a project to evaluate the impact of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiatives.
Rodima-Taylor, Grimes Publish Chapter on Cryptocurrencies
Prof. William Grimes and Senior Researcher Daivi Rodima-Taylor contributed a chapter to Bitcoin and Beyond: Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, and Global Governance.
Islam and Democracy in Indonesia Reviewed in FA
Prof. Jeremy Menchik’s book Islam and Democracy in Indonesia was reviewed in Foreign Affairs.
Student Spotlight: Wyler Publishes Journal Paper
Dina Wyler (Pardee ’18) examines the impact a 2009 Swiss ban prohibiting the construction of minarets has had on the country’s international reputation.
Wippl Publishes Review of Stejskal’s Special Forces Berlin
Prof. Joseph Wippl reviews Special Forces Berlin: Clandestine Cold War Operations of the US Army’s Elite, 1956–1990.
Schmidt Article Ranked Fifth in Web of Science Citation Index
Prof. Vivien Schmidt’s article was ranked fifth of all articles published in Political Science in the Web of Science citation index between 2010-2014 (out of a total of 29,881 articles).
Gallagher Receives Research Grants to Support GEGI
Prof. Kevin Gallagher received two grants to support the Global Economic Governance Initiative, now housed at the Pardee School’s new GDP Center.
Pardee Research Seminar: Klinger on Amazonian Research
Prof. Julie Klinger delivered a presentation as part of the Pardee School Research Seminar Series entitled “Brave New Worlds in Amazonian Research.”
Pardee Research Seminar: Gallagher on Development Banks
Gallagher’s research presentation was entitled “Development Banks and Sustainable Development: Lessons from Latin America.”
Ngom Co-Edits Special Volume of Islamic Africa
Prof. Fallou Ngom, Director of the African Studies Center, recently co-edited a special volume of Islamic Africa journal.
Karra Presents Poster, Research at SPH Workshop
Prof. Mahesh Karra presented a poster assessing the impact of birth spacing on child growth trajectories at a recent School of Public Health workshop.
Keylor Publishes Journal Article on Obama’s Foreign Policy Legacy
Prof. William Keylor’s article explores the disillusionment of the Obama administration with the inability of the international community to promote peace and security.
Pardee Research Seminar: Woodward on a Spy’s Guide to BU
Prof. John Woodward discussed the numerous ties between Boston University and United States intelligence and espionage history.
James Gives Talk on China and the U.S. Defense Supply Chain
The Project on the Political Economy of Security hosted Professor Andrew James for a discussion on China in the U.S. Defense Supply Chain.
Pardee Research Seminar: Karra on Distance and Health
Prof. Mahesh Karra delivered a presentation entitled “Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Distance on Health: Evidence From Two Studies.”
Ngom Publishes Journal Article on West African Manuscripts
Prof. Fallou Ngom, Director of the African Studies Center, published a journal article on West African manuscripts and the efforts to preserve them.