New Review of Slobodian’s ‘Muskism’ Highlights Critiques of Ideology Behind Elon Musk
A new review in The New York Review of Books has drawn attention to 'Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed' (HarperCollins), the newest book by Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, and technology writer Ben Tarnoff that examines the worldview and growing influence of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Rather than offering... More
Jorge Heine Discusses AI Governance and Global Cooperation Post-World AI Conference
In a July 2026 interview for the China Global Television Network (CGTN), former Pardee School Research Professor Jorge Heine reflected on the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where a new initiative involving 29 countries—World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)— was established, aimed at promoting international collaboration on... More
Jorge Heine Examines Latin American Pushback to Trump Administration Defense Agenda
In a new article for Responsible Statecraft, former Pardee School Research Professor Jorge Heine argues that recent developments at the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Cusco, Peru, reveal significant differences between Washington and Latin American governments on security and defense policy. Despite perceptions that the Trump... More
Hare Assesses the Strengths and Limits of Cuba’s Public Diplomacy
In a new article for the CPD Blog titled "Cuba's Public Diplomacy: Can it Be Effective Against Trump's Threats?", Paul Webster Hare, Master Lecturer and former British ambassador to Cuba, analyzes how Cuba has employed public diplomacy for decades as a means of advancing its interests and navigating tensions with... More
Heine Examines Organized Crime’s Impact on Chile’s Financial System
Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently weighed in on a growing debate in Chile following the discovery of an $85 million money-laundering network tied to the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua. The case, which allegedly involved the use... More
Berger on Germany and Japan’s Rearmament and Strategic Anxiety
In an article for the New York Times titled "Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II," Thomas Berger, Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, shared his thoughts regarding Germany and Japan’s renewed push to rebuild their militaries. This marks a significant shift in... More
Berger Urges Unity, Resilience, and Strategic Clarity for Taiwan
In a featured interview for the Lung Yingtai Cultural Foundation with Jamie Yang, Thomas Berger, Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, characterizes the current moment in Washington as highly uncertain, shaped by what he describes as an unprecedented, transactional approach to foreign policy under President Donald Trump. In this... More
Hare, Berger, and Grimes on What the U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Means for Global Power
A new AJU Press analysis of the June 2026 U.S.–Iran ceasefire suggests the conflict may have reshaped global power dynamics in ways that extend far beyond the Middle East. While the agreement was framed as a diplomatic win for Washington, many experts argue Iran emerged with strengthened strategic leverage, particularly... More
Goldstein on Britain’s By-Election: Leadership Turmoil and Labour’s Uncertain Path
As Britain heads to the polls in a consequential by-election, Erik Goldstein, Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History at the Pardee School, warns that the country’s political turbulence reflects a deeper pattern of instability. In a featured analytical Q&A in the Spanish national newspaper, La Razón, titled "The Prime... More
Nolan on Claudia Sheinbaum’s Rise and the Politics of Popularity in Mexico
In a recent Guardian feature titled "How did Mexico’s president become the world’s most popular leftwing leader?," Professor Rachel Nolan, Assistant Professor of International History, examines the ascent of Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, whose disciplined leadership style, expansive social policies, and symbolic connection to everyday Mexicans have made her one... More