Pardee School Unveils Its First Magazine Issue
Pardee School launches its inaugural magazine issue spotlighting the The Next Generation of Global Leaders. More
Ambassador Jorge Heine on U.S.-China Competition and the Panama Canal
In a recent article, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was extensively quoted on his insights on the geopolitical significance of the Panama Canal. In a recent interview, Heine addressed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting military action to reclaim... More
Hare Analyzes Complex Trump-Maduro Relationship Amid Venezuelan Election Fraud
Hare identifies a 'subtle shift' in Trump's approach to Venezuela despite continued election fraud concerns. While maintaining sanctions and recognizing opposition leader González as legitimate, the administration has pursued pragmatic engagement with Maduro on deportations and hostage releases, suggesting self-interest now drives this complex diplomatic relationship. More
Heine on Indonesia’s BRICS Membership: A Major Step for the Global South
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, explores the significance of Indonesia’s entry into BRICS in a recent analysis published by China Daily. Writing on the country’s growing global role, Heine argues that Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS is not just an... More
Najam on Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability: “Every Country Is Now a Victim”
Professor Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, weighed in on the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report, which ranked Pakistan as the most climate-affected country in 2022. The report, released by the European think tank Germanwatch, attributes Pakistan’s ranking to the devastating 2022... More
Slobodian on Trump’s ‘Billionaire Cabinet’ and the Rise of Silicon Valley Power
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School of Global Studies, examines the unprecedented dominance of billionaires in Donald Trump’s second administration in a recent commentary published by The Guardian. Slobodian argues that while wealth and power have always been intertwined in American politics, the scale, sector, and... More
Trump’s Second Term: Garcević on Implications for the Balkans
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University's Pardee School of Global Studies, provided insights into the potential impact of Donald Trump's second presidential term on the Balkans across multiple media platforms. In the BBC Serbian Service article "What does Trump's return mean for the Balkans?", Garcević argued that the Balkans would... More
Slobodian Dissects Trump’s ‘Billionaire Administration’
Professor Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School of Global Studies, recently appeared on CBC Radio’s Front Burner podcast to discuss the unprecedented influence of billionaires in Donald Trump’s second administration. With figures like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and David Sacks playing key roles, Slobodian examines how... More
Slobodian on Elon Musk: a Deep Dive into his ‘Hostile Takeover’
Professor Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School of Global Studies, recently authored a cover story entitled “Elon Musk’s hostile takeover: Inside the mind of the billionaire at the heart of American power;” published by The New Statesman. Slobodian’s latest piece offers a deep dive into the enigmatic... More
Stern Warns of ISIS’s Enduring Digital Influence
Jessica Stern, Research Professor at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and terrorism expert, authored an analysis in The New York Times examining ISIS's persistent influence despite its territorial defeat. Drawing on her extensive research interviewing extremists, Stern highlights how the group's ideology continues to resonate with... More