Need a Summer Read? Check Out the Latest Books from Pardee School Faculty
If you are looking for an enlightening and insightful book on international affairs, immigration, global economics, social movements in Arab societies, or China, consider picking up a piece published in the past year by our illustrious faculty.
Selin Co-Authors Article on Human–Technical–Environmental Systems Framework
In their analysis, Professors Henrik and Noelle Selin found that “further application of the HTE framework and the identification of insights can help develop systems-oriented analysis, and inform societal efforts to advance sustainability, as well as contribute to the formulation of empirically grounded middle-range theories related to sustainability systems and sustainability transitions.”
Heine Guest Edits “TI Observer” Issue on Ukraine and Active Non-Alignment
In his feature article, Ambassador Heine describes the adoption of active non-alignment as seen in the international response to the war in Ukraine, the continuation of such a strategy and its implications, as well as how the war marks a seismic shift in world affairs.
Mako Publishes Article on Disputed Territories in Iraq
By focusing on Iraq’s disputed territories, Professor Mako demonstrates how hybrid governance in areas of limited statehood can foster competition over territorial control by state and non-state actors at the local level, and between national and subnational governments.
Eckstein Publishes “Cuban Privilege: The Making of Immigrant Inequality in America“
For over half a century, the United States granted Cubans, one of the largest immigrant groups in the country, unique entitlements. In her latest book, Professor Eckstein discloses the racial and political biases embedded within U.S. immigration policy.
Nolan Publishes Article on Political Corruption and Upcoming Election in Brazil
In outlining the accusations against and imprisonment of Lula, Professor Nolan lays the foundation for the upcoming presidential election and explains the lasting impacts of Operation Car Wash’s effort to weed out political corruption in Brazil.
Karra Article Details Impact of Improved Access to Family Planning
Professor Karra and his coauthors show that exposure to the intervention increased the intervention group’s control over birth spacing and postpartum fertility, which in turn may contribute to women’s longer-term health and well-being.
Menchik Co-Authors Journal Article on Election Campaigns in Indonesia
Under what conditions will Islamists moderate to support democracy and pluralism? Under what conditions will they adopt more exclusive behavior?
Woodward Offers Insights on Terrorists and the Institutions That Educated Them
Professor Woodward tells the stories of fifteen terrorists representing nine different Boston-area institutions of higher learning whose crimes span the past 100 years.
Gallagher Publishes Article on Chinese Energy Finance in Developing Countries
In order to understand and steer Chinese finance more towards renewable energy technologies in the power sectors of developing countries, Gallagher and his co-authors explore the domestic incentives for Chinese energy investment abroad as well as those in recipient countries that facilitate that investment.
“Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica” Reviews Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America“
“‘Active non-alignment and Latin America: a Doctrine for the New Century’ is a book whose doctrine is essential to understand and reassess the position of Latin America in the international environment and with a multilateral perspective.”
Selin Co-Authors Journal Article Exploring Impact of Private Governance on Multilateralism
Professor Selin argues that private governance – the enactment of state-like governance functions by non-state actors – can undermine the potential for international state-based governance to become more stringent; such is the case for international pesticide governance.
Woodward Publishes Review of “The Nazis of Copley Square“
In Professor Woodward’s view, author Charles Gallagher “has vividly brought to life a little known, largely shameful, and eminently intriguing episode of American history in his latest book.”
Min Explores Evolving Chinese-Russian Relationship
According to Professor Ye, China and Russia’s partnership is a declaration of joint counterbalancing on the global stage and an explicit commitment to support each other’s security concerns.
Garčević Addresses Shortcomings of Montenegro’s Diplomacy In New Policy Paper
Ambassador Garčević argues for the adoption of a new national foreign policy strategy that envisages the creation of a flexible, professional, cost-effective, and depoliticized foreign service.
Brulé Co-Edits Issue of “Seminar” on Political Representation of Women in India
What are the existing barriers to women’s meaningful political representation? What progress has been made, if any? This issue seeks to provide a more nuanced view on women’s progress, impact, and remaining barriers faced in political office in contemporary India.
Brulé Offers Insights Into COVID-Exacerbated Gender Inequality
“Bringing gender equality into focus has the power to transform not only relationships between citizens, but also trust in states, enabling resilience in the face of COVID-19 and the global challenges on our horizon.”
Gallagher & Li Examine Climate Risk Exposure to Foreign Direct Investments
Professor Gallagher’s article performs an econometric analysis to decipher the extent to which foreign firms incorporate climate risk into their investment decisions in developing countries.
Selin’s “Mercury Stories” Awarded Runner Up for ESS Sprout Award
The Sprout Award is given annually to the best book in the field of international environmental studies – one that makes a contribution to theory and interdisciplinarity, shows rigor and coherence in research and writing, and offers accessibility and practical relevance.
Gallagher Co-Authors “South-South Regional Financial Arrangements“
Professor Gallagher’s new book charts the dramatic change in the global financial and monetary landscape over the last few decades; in particular, through the expansion of Southern-led and Southern-oriented institutions and mechanisms.