Pardee School Alumni Video Spotlight Series
This video series tells the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at the Pardee School shaped them personally and professionally.
CSE Hosts Event on US-UK Relationship After Brexit
W. Scott Lucas, Professor Emeritus of American Studies at the University of Birmingham and an associate of the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin, discussed on the irrationality of Brexit, the UK’s relationship with the U.S. and the EU in the aftermath of Brexit, as well as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s tactics on the economy, Scotland, Ireland, and more.
CLAS Hosts Discussion on “The Cuban Hustle”
Professor Sujatha Fernandes’ book brings together a collection of essays that coalesce around the idea of “hustle,” a word arising out of the Cuban vernacular of “luchar,” describing the various ways Cubans have improvised and invented in order to navigate daily life in uncertain sometimes desperate conditions.
Heine Interviewed on Tensions Between China and Taiwan
In his appearance on CNN Chile, Ambassador Heine argues that while the China-Taiwan issue is a significant international flashpoint in East Asia, it should not be overplayed.
Najam Interviewed on Nobel Peace Prize Winners
In his TRT World appearance, Dean Najam comments on the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winners and how this prize in particular is a message for freedom of the press and expression.
Shifrinson Comments on President Biden’s Foreign Policy
Despite President Biden’s posturing himself as all that former President Donald Trump is not, he is increasingly being compared to his enemy due to his recent foreign affairs fumbles. Professor Shifrinson offers his insights on Sweedish Public Television.
Pardee School Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Shoshana Chatfield (Pardee ’88), Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and president of the U.S. Naval War College, was presented with the most prestigious award that the BU Alumni Association bestows.
Pardee School Faculty Explore Pressing Foreign and Domestic Issues
Dean Najam leads Professors Mako, Stern, and Wippl in a discussion about their areas of expertise and how they see these fields evolving in an ever-changing world.
CSE Kicks off Series of Lectures on Brexit
Professor Goldstein explains how Britain got to where it is today, the deep history underlying the Brexit decision and the role of Boris Johnson in particular, as well as his thoughts on where the United Kingdom is headed
Lessons and Insights Gleaned 20 Years After 9/11
During this special Alumni Weekend edition of Beyond the Headlines, our panel of experts discuss how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed the world, the motivations behind the global war on terror, and the lessons that can be learned from the longest war in United States history.
Heine Interviewed on AUKUS and Evolving Indo-Pacific Strategy
Ambassador Heine discusses the AUKUS alliance, how it will counter China’s advances in the Indo-Pacific, and how the U.S.’s prominent return to the world stage under President Joe Biden’s leadership has been received by international allies.
Schmidt Participates in Panel on Future of EU Fiscal Policy
Professor Schmidt offers insights into how Europe can build lead a socially just transition from the pandemic and build a well-being economy that works for people and the planet.
CSE Event Provides Preview of Upcoming German Elections
Pardee School professors and fellow scholars comment on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s legacy, the implications for transatlantic relations following the German elections, as well as how the results might affect the balance of power and policies in the EU.
Garčević Argues for New EU Enlargement Methodology
During his FAES panel appearance, Ambassador Garčević argues for a new EU enlargement methodology, one that is incremental or gradual and introduces incentives for aspiring countries.
Garčević Interviewed on Commitments of International Powers in the Balkans
In his interview, Ambassador Garčević highlighted the need for more robust involvement of the EU and United States in the Balkans but cast doubt about their political commitment, given their global priorities.
ASC Launches Fall 2021 Walter Rodney Seminar Series
During the premier lecture, Mai Hassan, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and an award-winning scholar of authoritarian and hybrid regimes in Africa, presented her new research on the Sudanese popular uprising of 2018-19.
Stern Discusses Global Impact of 9/11 on CFTNI Panel
Professor Stern joined fellow experts to explore how the U.S. should deal with terrorism in the aftermath of its military withdrawal from Afghanistan and best deal with allies and adversaries abroad in order to secure its security interests.
Heine Discusses Impact of 9/11 Attacks on “CNN Chile“
In his remarks, Ambassador Heine offers insight into the state of U.S. public opinion on the global terrorist threat and the feeling in the United States as the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.
Fewsmith Joins Oxford Panel on China’s Government
Professor Fewsmith discusses the rise of the Chinese Communist Party, how leaders in the party have garnered power throughout history, the divides in Chinese society, as well as the problems that plague the party today.
Garčević Interviewed on Protests in a Divided Montenegro
“My biggest concern is that the country seems to be more divided than ever, even more than when we voted for independence.”