Garcević: Bilateral Consultations Mark Critical Moment for Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garcević, Professor of the Practice of IR and Director of the BU Center for the Study of Europe at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, analyzed the recent bilateral consultations between Montenegro and Croatia in an interview with the MINA agency. The consultations, focusing on resolving diplomatic tensions, More
Najam Warns of ‘Education Apartheid’ in Pakistan’s Schooling Crisis
Adil Najam, inaugural Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations at Boston University, has called Pakistan’s fractured education system an “education apartheid,” highlighting the deep inequalities that determine a child’s future based on their ability to afford quality schooling. He was quoted in a new article published by Barrons. In... More
Slobodian Analyzes Elon Musk’s Global Political Influence on Democracy Now
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, appeared on Democracy Now to discuss tech billionaire Elon Musk's expanding influence on global politics. His analysis explored how Musk's wealth and social media platform are reshaping political discourse across Europe and the United... More
Storella Highlights Refugees’ Plight in Interview on International Migrants Day
Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy Ambassador Mark C. Storella said that forcible migration is one of the mega-phenomena of our time in a live interview on the France 24 TV station December 18, 2024. Interviewed on International Migration Day, Ambassador Storella said the number of forcibly displaced in the world... More
Pardee School Faculty Analyze Implications of Trump’s Second Term
Pardee School of Global Studies faculty members recently offered their insights on the implications of Donald Trump's upcoming presidency. Their analysis, featured in two in-depth BU Today articles, covered both domestic governance challenges and evolving foreign policy dynamics. Timothy Longman, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor of International Relations and Political... More
Rachel Nolan: Unraveling the Hidden Flow of Guns
In her recent analysis for the London Review of Books, Pardee Professor Rachel Nolan provides an in-depth exploration of gun trafficking between the United States and Mexico, challenging prevailing narratives about border violence. More
Najam Criticizes COP29 Climate Finance Deal as “Tiny” and “Shocking”
Professor Adil Najam sharply criticized the $300 billion climate finance pledge made at COP29, calling it inadequate for supporting developing nations. He emphasized the importance of actual emissions cuts and expressed disappointment with the lack of meaningful progress in climate negotiations. More
Heine Analyzes APEC Summit: Latin America’s Diplomatic Balancing Act
In a recent interview with the Latin America Advisor, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, offers critical insights into the recent APEC summit in Lima and its implications for Latin America’s complex geopolitical positioning. The summit highlighted Peru’s diplomatic prowess, with the opening of... More
Garcević Analyzes Trump’s Victory: Implications for the Balkans and Global Relations
Vesko Garcević analyzed Donald Trump's presidential victory across multiple outlets, addressing implications for both the Balkans and international relations. While noting Trump's NATO criticism, he emphasized that U.S. withdrawal remains 'highly unlikely' and stressed the EU must develop plans for increased autonomy and defense investment. More
Heine Explains Brazil’s Non-Signing on to China’s BRI
A new Foreign Policy analysis by Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, examines the global media frenzy over Brazil’s decision not to sign on to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which “raised eyebrows”. Heine argues that the media is “making a mountain out... More