BU President Denounces Racism, Calls for Civility
Boston University President Robert A. Brown issued the statement in the wake of violent demonstrations by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on US-Russia Tensions
Gregory Aftandilian discusses how the current tensions between the United States and Russia will affect potential cooperation between the two nations in the Middle East.
Najam OpEd Looks Back at Mountbatten, Partition
Dean Adil Najam examines the flawed partition process that led to the birth of Pakistan and the independence of India in August 1947.
Palmer Publishes Journal Articles on Shining Path
Prof. David Scott Palmer also recently traveled to Peru and Ecuador as a Smithsonian Expert.
Najam Interviewed by VOA on Charlottesville
Adil Najam interviewed on what the deadly violence in Charlottesville may mean for minorities in USA.
Klinger in Geographical on Mining the Moon
Prof. Julie Klinger discusses the intricacies of the policy and politics of outer space mining.
Najam, Sheahan Speak at Boston GreenFest
Dean Adil Najam and Megan Sheahan (Pardee ’07) spoke at Boston GreenFest as part of a panel on “Green Tech Trends.”
Hare in Digital Journal on Venezuela’s Isolation
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Venezuela’s ability to maintain key alliances despite the increasing isolation of President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
Berger in Defense One on Conflict in the East China Sea
Prof. Thomas Berger discusses the potential for a conflict between China and Japan as tensions rise in the East China Sea.
Najam in Boston Herald on Trump’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Remark
Dean Adil Najam discusses President Donald Trump’s recent comments that North Korea would see “fire and fury like the world has never seen” if they threaten the U.S.
Corgan in The Globe Post on Trump’s Generals
Prof. Michael Corgan discusses the strong foothold of the military in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Klinger in Mongabay on Madagascar Rare Earth Project
Prof, Julie Klinger discusses the controversial project by Singaporean company ISR Capital to develop a rare earth mine on Madagascar’s Ampasindava peninsula.
Garcevic Publishes Op-Ed on Pence’s Montenegro Visit
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses United States Vice President Mike Pence’s recent visit to Montenegro, which underlined U.S. support for NATO in the region.
Najam in TNS on Renewable Energy in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses the benefits of renewable energies like wind, solar, geothermal and wave over nuclear energy.
Longman Interviewed on Rwandans Accused of Genocide Crimes
Prof. Timothy Longman discusses Rwandans living abroad who have been accused by the Rwandan government of genocide-related crimes — sometimes falsely.
Corgan in CNBC John Kelly’s Military Leadership Skills
Prof. Michael Corgan how the military leadership skills of Gen. John Kelly, President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff, could prove crucial to Trump’s long term success.
Selin in El Mercurio on Climate Change in Latin America
Prof. Henrik Selin discusses the current security threat climate change poses to Latin America.
Hare in AFP on the U.S. and Maduro
Amb. Paul Hare discusses new opposition from the United States facing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Fewsmith in Investment Magazine on China’s Party Congress
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith discusses how an upcoming leadership reshuffle in China, the world’s second largest economy, could affect global investment.
Woldemariam Publishes Op-Ed on Implications of Gulf Crisis
Prof. Michael Woldemariam discusses the impact the ongoing Gulf Crisis could have on reshaping the Horn of Africa.