CURA Brings Together International Scholars to Explore Islam in Africa
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University's Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) will... More
Meeting Terrorists, Making Movies, and Mentoring Students: Prof. Stern Brings Real Experience to Pardee
When Nicole Kidman portrayed Jessica Stern in the 1997 film "The Peacemaker," Hollywood dramatized just one chapter in the Pardee... More
Global Security Series Examines Infrastructure Security in Digital Age
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University recently hosted Jeff Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity... More
Student Reflection: A New Chapter in my Pardee Journey: Activating my Pardee Passport
Reflection by Pardee Student Richal Jindal As a committed Pardee student, it’s embarrassing to admit that I hadn’t been to any... More
Pardee Center Celebrates 2024 Graduate Summer Fellows
On October 8, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, a Center of the Frederick... More
Hefner Speaks on Indonesian Democracy and Islamic Ethics
Robert Hefner delivered keynotes on Indonesian democracy and Islamic ethics at the Indonesian Embassy's conference and Harvard's Alwaleed Bin Talal Seminar. He explored Indonesia's unique democratic success among Muslim-majority countries and Nahdlatul Ulama's efforts towards inclusive Islamic ethics. These presentations underscore Hefner's expertise in Indonesian politics and Islamic studies. More
Quinn Slobodian Unpacks ‘Crack-Up Capitalism’ at WTO Forum
Quinn Slobodian explores how special economic zones challenge traditional notions of sovereignty and democracy. From Hong Kong to Honduras, these "portable" spaces of light regulation represent a complex realignment of global economic geographies, often blurring lines between state and market forces. More
Longman on Rwanda’s Fragile Reconciliation
Timothy Longman’s research on Rwanda’s post-genocide reconciliation is central to a recent Atlantic Monthly piece. Longman’s critique of state-driven narratives and memorials highlights the complexities of Rwanda’s healing process, revealing how power dynamics, trauma, and justice intersect in ways that hinder true reconciliation 30 years after the genocide. More
Longman’s Perspectives from Pre-Genocide Rwanda
Professor Timothy Longman's review essay in Political Science Quarterly analyzes Marie-Eve Desrosiers' book Trajectories of Authoritarianism in Rwanda, challenging the notion of authoritarian regimes as inherently stable. Through a case study of Rwanda's pre-genocide regimes, Longman reveals the precariousness of authoritarian control and highlights how weakness led to extreme violence. More
Students Embrace African Languages and Cultures through FLAS
At Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, students are embarking on life-changing journeys, mastering African languages and immersing themselves in diverse cultures – all while receiving funding for their studies. The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship program opens doors for students across disciplines, offering unique opportunities for academic growth and cultural exchange. More