Hare Interviewed on Sonic Attacks in Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the recent series of sonic attacks against U.S. diplomats in Cuba.
Ngom Publishes Journal Article on West African Manuscripts
Prof. Fallou Ngom, Director of the African Studies Center, published a journal article on West African manuscripts and the efforts to preserve them.
Klinger Issues Call for Papers for AAG Annual Meeting
Prof. Julie Klinger is co-organizing a paper and panel session on frontiers at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers.
Sen. Dan Coats, DNI, Meets With Pardee School Students, Faculty
The Pardee School hosted Senator Daniel Coats, the US Director of National Intelligence, for discussions with students and with faculty.
Schmidt on Bloomberg Quint on German Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the recent elections in Germany, Angela Merkel’s victory and her upcoming fourth term as Chancellor.
Selin Speaks at University of Geneva on Minamata Convention
Prof. Henrik Selin spoke as part of a panel entitled “Science and Policy Interface: Mercury Emissions, Releases and Effects in the Environment.”
Karra Awarded CTL Blended Learning Grant
Prof. Mahesh Karra received the fellowship grant from the BU Center for Teaching for his IR 602 course.
Pardee Works: Career Opportunities in the CIA and DIA
The Pardee Works series continued with Professors Joseph Wippl and John Woodward discussing career and internship opportunities within the CIA and DIA.
Asian Studies Hosts Fall 2017 Reception
The event, which was organized in collaboration with the student group ASIABU, was filled with food, fun, and a dance performance.
Selin in Mosaic on Mercury Poisoning
Prof. Henrik Selin discusses the reaction of the international community to the long-felt health and environmental impacts of mercury seeping into Minamata Bay, Japan.
Garcevic in Deference Report on Russian Military Exercises
Amb. Vesko Garcevic’s Op-Ed discusses recent Russian military exercises, one of its biggest military exercises since the end of the Cold War.
CNN’s Peter Bergen Gives Talk on the Future of Terrorism
Bergen discussed a wide range of topics including the future of terrorism and the current threat posed by ISIS.
Lori, Schilde Discuss Migration Innovation Incubators
Professors Noora Lori and Kaija Schilde discussed how they have attempted to bring practical interventions into the classroom with projects like the Urban Refuge app.
Gallagher’s Global Policy Article One of 2016’s Most Cited
Prof. Kevin Gallagher’s article in Global Policy was recently announced as one of the journal’s most cited papers in 2016.
Aftandilian in The Arab Weekly on Trump, Netanyahu, Abbas
Gregory Aftandilian discusses President Donald Trump’s meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Schmidt on CNBC on German Election
Prof. Vivien Schmidt discusses the recent elections in Germany, possible coalitions, and the impact on the European Union.
Najam in NYT on the Nobel Success of Immigrants
Dean Adil Najam’s 2016 Op-Ed discussing how America’s Nobel success is the story of immigrants was referenced in a New York Times article.
Najam Publishes OpEd in The Hill on Trump’s Favorite Word
Dean Adil Najam’s Op-Ed examines Trump’s first speech before the United Nations General Assembly — and his frequent use of the word “sovereignty.”
Sarkar Publishes Op-Ed in WaPo on North Korea
Prof. Jayita Sarkar examines how the United States could potentially relieve tensions with North Korea without using a military strike or sanctions.
Fewsmith Hosts Delegation From China’s CCTB
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith hosted a delegation from the China’s Central Compilation and Translation Bureau (CCTB) led by Deputy Director-General Wei Hashing.