Klinger Edits Special Issue of The Extractive Industries and Society
Prof. Julie Klinger edited a recently published special issue of The Extractive Industries and Society.
Mudarri Initiative Hosts Talk on Arabic Scientific Thought
Prof. George Saliba discussed how scientific thought developed by Arab and Islamic societies was later adopted by Renaissance scientists.
Loftis in The Boston Herald on Expulsion of Russian Diplomats
Amb. Robert Loftis discussed the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats from the United States and the closing of the Russian consulate in Seattle.
Aftandilian on WBUR on U.S.-Saudi Relations
Gregory Aftandilian discusses Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s visit to Boston as well as United States-Saudi relations.
Sarkar Presents at APHI, Center for the Study of Europe, BUCSA
Prof. Jayita Sarkar recently presented papers at the APHI, Center for the Study of Europe and Center for the Study of Asia.
Menchik Publishes Chapter on Islam and Democracy
Prof. Jeremy Menchik contributed a chapter to Democratic Transition in the Muslim World: A Global Perspective, edited by Alfred Stepan.
Pardee Periodical Publishes Interview With Klinger
Prof. Julie Klinger discusses her research with Yanomami communities and the importance of indigenous voices in the Amazon.
Goldstein Gives Lecture at London’s Dr. William’s Library
Prof. Erik Goldstein delivered a lecture on “Dissenter Diplomacy: Sub-Diplomatic Efforts in the Making of the Anglo-American Alliance, 1850-1918.”
Research Seminar: Lukes on Rudolf Slánský
Prof. Igor Lukes delivered a presentation focused onthe postwar General Secretary of the Czechoslovakian Communist Party Rudolf Slánský.
Gallagher in The Daily Nation on China’s Lending
Prof. Kevin Gallagher discusses China’s lending practices in Africa.
Corgan in The Boston Herald on Putin’s Re-Election
Prof. Michael Corgan discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s landslide re-election victory, and what his win means for Russia, the U.S. and the Middle East.
Aftandilian in The Conversation on Pompeo’s Rise
Gregory Aftandilian explores how the choice of CIA Director Mike Pompeo as the next Secretary of State could impact the Middle East.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill on China’s Lending in Africa
Prof. Kevin Gallagher examines claims made by the Trump administration that China is fostering dependency with predatory loan practices in Africa.
Selin Receives Hans Fischer Senior Fellowship
Prof. Henrik Selin was recently awarded a Hans Fischer Senior Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study at the Technical University of Munich.
Sen. George Mitchell Delivers Annual Rabin Lecture
The conversation focused on the past and future role of the U.S. in the Middle East, and was hosted by the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies.
Lukes Interviewed on Expulsion of Russian Diplomats From U.K.
Prof. Igor Lukes discussed the expulsion of 23 Russia diplomats from the U.K. following the suspected use of nerve agents on a former spy.
Goldstein Joins Seminar on Advanced Constitutional Law
Prof. Erik Goldstein is spending the spring semester as a Visiting Professor at King’s College.
Hare in AFP on Raul Castro’s Successor
Amb. Paul Hare discusses Cuban President Raul Castro’s successor and Cuba’s elections.
Woodward on Air Talk on CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. discussed CIA Deputy Director Gina Haspel, who President Donald Trump nominated to take over the CIA Director position.
Eckstein in El Mercurio on Trump and the Summit of the Americas
Prof. Susan Eckstein discussed United States President Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Summit of the Americas.