Wippl Publishes Journal Article on the “CIA’s Dilemma”
Prof. Joseph Wippl published an article entitled “CIA’s Dilemma: A World Divided Between Countries With a Rule of Law and Those Without One.”
Garcevic Gives Talk at BBN Technologies on Russian Influence
Amb. Vesko Garcevic gave a talk on Russian influence operations in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Garcevic Named Ambassador in Residence at Emmanuel College
Amb. Vesko Garcevic has been named Ambassador in Residence of the Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Studies at the Emmanuel College in Boston.
Pardee Works: Careers With the U.S. Department of Commerce
The Pardee Works series at the Pardee School brings professionals currently working in the diverse field of global studies to present for and network with Pardee School students.
BtH: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
The Beyond the Headlines series returned with a discussion entitled “”Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: What Should We Worry About?”
Fewsmith Interviewed for Podcast on the Rise of Strongmen Leaders
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith was interviewed for a podcast examining the rise of strongmen leaders in the 21st-century.
Shifrinson in FA on Nuclear-Armed North Korea
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson recently published an article in Foreign Affairs exploring the upside of a nuclear-armed North Korea.
Karra Named 2018 Hariri Institute Junior Faculty Fellow
Prof. Mahesh Karra has been announced as a Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing 2018 Junior Faculty Fellow.
Greenwald to Lecture for Counter-Terrorist Financing Program
Michael B. Greenwald (Pardee ’07, Law ’10) will lecture as part of the recently announced BU Law Counter-Terrorist Financing Training Program.
Center for the Study of Europe Hosts Workshop on Nordic Models
The workshop explored questions related to the paradoxes and challenges represented by the Nordic models in the age of populism.
Najam Interviewed on VOA on UN General Assembly
Dean Adil Najam was recently interviewed on the effectiveness of the United Nations over the past century.
Schmidt Receives EUSA Lifetime Acheivement Award
Prof. Vivien Schmidt has been named as the recipient of the European Union Studies Association (EUSA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sarkar Publishes Journal Article on U.S. Nonproliferation Policy
Prof. Jayita Sarkar published a journal article in The Nonproliferation Review entitled, “US Technological Collaboration for Nonproliferation: Key Evidence From the Cold War.”
BUCSA Hosts 2018 Fall Reception
The annual fall reception featured an evening of food, music, conversation as the Center for the Study of Asia celebrated the start of another academic year.
CURA Hosts 2018 Fall Welcome Back Reception
CURA Director Timothy Longman highlighted upcoming CURA events including the 2018-19 Colloquium on Religion and World Affairs.
Karra Presents Study at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Prof. Mahesh Karra delivered a talk entitled “The Effect of a Postpartum IUD (PPIUD) Intervention on Counselling and Choice.”
Woldemariam in FT on Reforms in Ethiopia
Prof. Michael Woldemariam discusses Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s promises for democratic reform despite a recent crackdown by government security forces.
Norton Publishes Updated Edition of Hezbollah: A Short History
Prof. Augustus Richard Norton recently published an updated and expanded third edition of his book Hezbollah: A Short History (Princeton University Press, 2018).
Lukes Publishes Article on Former Spy, BU Professor Larry Martin
Prof. Igor Lukes published an article on Larry Martin, a spy, artist, and former BU Professor of Communication who recently passed away.
Fewsmith Publishes Journal Article on Authoritarian Resilience
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith’s article examines the conventional wisdom surrounding the resilience of authoritarian regimes.