BUCSA Hosts Art of Light in Asia Celebration
The Center for the Study of Asia hosted a Diwali celebration entitled “The Art of Light in Asia” that was organized in conjunction with ASIABU and the Hindi-Urdu Program.
Gallagher Receives Research Grants to Support GEGI
Prof. Kevin Gallagher received two grants to support the Global Economic Governance Initiative, now housed at the Pardee School’s new GDP Center.
IAD President Discusses Issues Facing Latin America
Michael Shifter, President of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke about the current issues facing Latin America as well as the U.S. policy dynamics that affect the region.
Stern Meets With IMCTC Secretary General
Prof. Jessica Stern met with the Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition.
Karra Presents Research at SPH Global Health Seminar Series
Prof. Mahesh Karra discussed his research on the impact of distance on health and well-being at the BU School of Public Health Global Health Research Seminar Series.
Pardee Faculty Speak on BU Alumni Panel on Post-Truth
Dean Adil Najam and Prof. Igor Lukes spoke as part of a panel hosted by the BU Alumni Association on politics in post-truth America.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump and Saudi Arabia
Gregory Aftandilian discusses whether U.S. President Donald Trump will support Saudi Arabia in a confrontation with Iran.
Najam in The News on Sunday on Pakistan and Climate Law
Dean Adil Najam discusses the lack of legal implications of international climate agreements.
Lukes in La Razon on Life Sentence for Radko Mladic
Prof. Igor Lukes discussed the life sentence for former Bosnian Serb General Radko Mladic.
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on John le Carré
Prof. Igor Lukes discusses his life-long interest in the British espionage writer John le Carre.
Gallagher in Emerge 85 on China’s Future in Brazil
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses China’s future in Brazil as China continues investing in fragile, cash-strapped sectors such as energy and infrastructure.
Garcevic Speaks at Fifth Belgrade NATO Week
Amb. Vesko Garcevic spoke as part of a panel on on NATO and the Balkans at the Fifth Belgrade NATO Week.
Rodima-Taylor Co-Edits African Studies Review Special Forum
The new African Studies Review Forum focuses on land disputes and displacement in post-conflict Africa.
Ngom Wins ASA Melville J. Herskovits Prize
Prof. Fallou Ngom was awarded the Herskovits Prize for his book, Muslims beyond the Arab World: The Odyssey of Ajami and the Muridiyya.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump’s Foreign Policy
Gregory Aftandilian published an Op-Ed examining on the high-ranking State Department positions that remain unfilled nearly a year into Trump’s presidency.
Woodward Speaks at BU Law School Event
Prof. John D. Woodward was part of a panel discussing the currently pending U.S. Supreme Court case, Carpenter v. US.
Amb. Jeffrey DeLaurentis Discusses U.S.-Cuba Relations
Amb. Jeffrey DeLaurentis discussed the ups and downs of relations between the United States and Cuba.
Hare in Latin America Advisor on U.S.-Cuba Relations
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the state of relations between the United States and Cuba.
Woodward Interviewed on Trump and the Intelligence Community
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. discussed President Donald Trump’s relationship with the United States intelligence community.
Pardee Research Seminar: Klinger on Amazonian Research
Prof. Julie Klinger delivered a presentation as part of the Pardee School Research Seminar Series entitled “Brave New Worlds in Amazonian Research.”