Hefner in CSM on Indonesia’s Religious Freedom
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses recent accusations against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama that he insulted Islam.
Fewsmith in AP on Trump’s Taiwan Call
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith was recently interviewed on backlash in China over a breach in protocol by Donald Trump of U.S. policy toward Taiwan.
ASC Hosts Networking and Fundraising Workshop
The African Studies Center Diaspora Studies Initiative (DSI) held a workshop on network and fundraising issues.
Pardee Faculty Speak at SPH on Terrorism Research
Professors Joseph Wippl, Jessica Stern and John Woodward spoke at a research symposium on terrorism hosted by the School of Public Health.
Najam Chairs South Asian Network of Environmental Economists
Dean Adil Najam completes his tenure as Chair of the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics.
Ban Publishes Op-Ed on Romania and Right-Wing Populism
Prof. Cornel Ban discusses why Romania is immune to illiberal populism and why the country was not engulfed by the region’s right-wing populist wave
PGC Hosts Holiday Celebration for Graduate Students
The Pardee Graduate Council hosted the end-of-the-year gathering for graduate students at 121 Bay State Road.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump’s Syria Policy
Gregory Aftandilian discusses what President-Elect Donald Trump’s Syria policy will look like.
Keylor in Boston Herald on Trump’s Secretary of State Pick
Prof. William Keylor discusses the possibility of President-Elect Donald Trump selecting ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state.
Pardee School Hosts ADB Board Meeting Simulation
Pardee School students had the opportunity to participate in an Asian Development Bank (ADB) board meeting simulation.
Schmidt’s Photography on Exhibition at Pardee School
An exhibition of photography by Prof. Vivien Schmidt will be on display at 121 Bay State Road until December 19, 2016.
BUCSA: Agawa on Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Age of Walls
Prof. Naoyuki Agawa discussed the future of Japanese foreign and security policies in the age of walls.
Alumni Spotlight: Vargas on Careers in Public Service
Andres Vargas (Pardee ’15) discusses becoming the first Latino City Councilor for the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts at the age of 22.
Pardee School Students Join Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Prof. Erik Goldstein presided over the ceremony and welcomed two Pardee School students to the honor society.
Schmidt Speaks at BCFR, Harvard on EU and the Future of Europe
Prof. Vivien Schmidt gave two recent talks on Europe and the future of the European Union.
Gallagher in Foreign Policy on China’s Pollution
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses how China’s recent international trade record does not match up with President Xi Jinping’s environmental rhetoric.
Keller in The Washington Examiner on Trump’s Cuba Plans
Prof. Renata Keller discusses whether Donald Trump will be able to reverse President Barack Obama’s policies toward Cuba.
Najam Speaks to BBC on Death of a Singer-Turned-Preacher Celebrity
Dean Adil Najam speaks to BBC’s NewsHour on the death of Junaid Jamshed, a celebrity singer-turned-preacher in Pakistan, in a airplane crash.
Keylor in The Boston Globe on Resonance of Pearl Harbor
Prof. William Keylor discusses whether the significance of Pearl Harbor has faded for younger generations.
Pardee Students Partner with Microsoft to Develop App
Pardee School students have partnered with Microsoft in an effort to help refugees in Jordan access aid through the Urban Refuge app.