Longman Publishes Memory and Justice in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Prof. Timothy Longman’s book focuses on the Rwandan government’s social engineering project and how the population has responded.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Kurdish Independence
Gregory Aftandilian discusses the current U.S. policy toward Kurdish independence, and U.S. support of using Kurdish soldiers in Iraq and Syria against ISIS.
Garcevic in The Atlantic on Trump’s Russia Policy
Amb. Vesko Garcevic discusses Vice President Mike Pence’s upcoming trip of Eastern Europe in light of the Trump administration’s approach to relations with Russia.
Najam in NYT on Prospects for Pakistan Democracy
Adil Najam tells NYT that every government in Pakistan, ever, has fallen on the sword of accountability.
Najam on VOA and AlJazeera on Pakistan Prime Minister’s Removal
Adil Najam comments to multiple news outlets on the stunning decision by the Pakistan Supreme Court to disqualify the Prime Minister.
Najam Interviewed by IIASA on Living in the Age of Adaptation
Dean Adil Najam discusses his experience as a Young Scientists Summer Program Fellow at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
Hare Publishes Op-Ed on the State of Diplomacy
Amb. Paul Hare discusses how diplomacy should react to doomsday scenarios.
Menchik Speaks at Forum on Religion and Politics in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke at the forum hosted by the United States-Indonesia Society in Washington D.C.
Inkblot Project Recognized for Challenging Extremism
Prof. Jessica Stern‘s students received honorable mention at the recent P2P: Challenging Extremism competition for the Inkblot Project.
Stern Attends Aspen Security Forum
Prof. Jessica Stern attended the recent Aspen Security Forum which focuses on answering critical questions about national and homeland security,
Garcevic Speaks at School for Young Diplomats
More than 50 young diplomats from 29 countries attended the 10th Montenegrin Summer School for Young Diplomats.
FMHT Hosts Policy Workshop on Refugee Resettlement
The Initiative on Forced Migration and Human Trafficking hosted the workshop entitled “Refugee Resettlement: Between Policy and Practice.”
Keylor on CGTN on Trump’s Bastille Day Visit
Prof. William Keylor discusses President Donald Trump’s recent visit with French President Emmanuel Macron on Bastille Day.
Aftandilian in Arab Weekly on U.S.-Iran Tensions
Gregory Aftandilian discusses recent additional sanctions from Washington that have elicited a strong stance from Iran.
Fewsmith in NYT on Sun Zhengcai’s Fall From Grace
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith discusses the fall from grace of Sun Zhengcai, party secretary for Chongqing who was recently dismissed by President Xi Jinping.
Najam Presents Review of SDGs at UNHLPF
Dean Adil Najam was asked by the United Nations to be an expert respondent on country progress towards Sustainable Development Goals.
Fewsmith in Bloomberg on Potential Xi Power Play
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith discusses a potential reorganization of the country’s top officials under President Xi Jinping.
Aftandilian in Arab Weekly on Iran’s Role in Syria
Gregory Aftandilian discusses he Trump administration’s conflicting messages in recent weeks over Iran’s presence in Syria.
Lukes Publishes Article on JFK and Trump
Prof. Igor Lukes comparing President John F. Kennedy’s performance at his summit with Nikita Khrushchev in Vienna to President Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Klinger in Forbes on N. Korea and Rare Earth Elements
Prof, Julie Klinger discusses the revelation that North Korea sits on a cache of natural resources which the country lacks the technology and expertise to extract.