Garčević Breaks Down Implications of U.S. House Speaker Election
The struggle to elect a Speaker of the House illuminates the strength far-right Republicans and Trump allies may have in the future, which Ambassador Garčević argues could make it difficult for mainline Republicans to govern the House over the next two years. More
Stern Comments on Capitol Hill Riot & Path to Extremism
"The claimed rationale for violent extremism, which is a wish to protect people from some injustice - in this case, the injustice of a stolen election - often masks a deeper sort of pain." More
Najam Interviewed on Impacts of Climate Change & Need for Adaptation
"The golden rule is don’t mess with nature. The hubris with which we have not only ignored, but laughed at nature over the last 30 years, is what is having an impact now." More
Najam Describes 2022 as a “Year of Malaise”
"Maybe the best thing that can be said about 2022 in international affairs is that it will end tonight. The saddest thing is that all the challenges that it has wrought will still be with us when the first of January dawns." More
Hefner Explores the Future of Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Despite Indonesia's history of authoritarian rule as well as severe political and economic crisis, Hefner finds hope in the country's continued commitment to a multi-religious and multi-ethnic Indonesia. More
“The Washington Monthly” Publishes Article on Controversy Surrounding Eckstein’s Latest Book
"The Washington Monthly" outlines the controversy surrounding the latest book by Professor Eckstein, how her critics do not address her work's thesis, and her reflection on the situation. More
Eckstein’s “Cuban Privilege” & U.S. Immigration Policy Explored in “Washington Post” Op-Ed
Lizette Alvarez calls on fellow Cuban Americans to lead by example and demand that migrants from Haiti, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras, and other nations be given the same opportunities that the U.S. government has given Cubans. More
Garčević Comments on Deteriorating Political and Security Situation in Western Balkans
According to Garčević, the EU's response to insecurity in the Western Balkans speaks more about Brussels’ concern that instability in Ukraine may spill over to the Balkans than the Union's genuine intention to reinvigorate EU integration of the region. More
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Crisis in Haiti & Necessary Intervention
"At a time when there is a new political situation in Latin America, with governments more committed to regional cooperation and multilateralism, the time has come to find a solution to the crisis in Haiti." More
Storella Interviewed Ahead of Zelenskyy’s Address to U.S. Congress
President Zelensky will have a delicate task appealing across the aisle for ongoing military aid to Ukraine. To do so, Ambassador Storella predicts Zelensky will likely deliver his appeal in terms of enduring American and western values, making clear that Ukraine’s struggle is not just for the people of Ukraine but for the values the American people hold dear, as well. More