ASC Hosts Rodney Lecture on Women, War and Agency
The African Studies Center hosted Hilary Matfess for a talk entitled “Women, War, and Agency: A Study of Boko Haram and Gender.”
Najam Chairs ‘Biodiversity Revisited’ Meeting at ETH-Zurich
Dean Adil Najam chaired a steering committee meeting at ETH-Zurich for a project entitled “Biodiversity Revisited: Sparking A New Approach To Research For The Biosphere.”
Klinger Co-Edits Special Issue of Territory, Politics, Governance
Prof. Julie Klinger co-edited a special issue of the journal Territory, Politics, Governance.
Chehabi Publishes Book Culture Wars and Dual Society in Iran
Prof. Houchang Chehabi published a new book entitled “Culture Wars and Dual Society in Iran.”
Gallagher Publishes Book Chapter on Global Inequality
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher published an article on global inequality in a new book International Policy Rules and Inequality: Implications for Global Economic Governance.
Greenwald Publishes Article on a New Economic Middle East
Michael B. Greenwald (Pardee ’07) envisions a new economic revolution in the Middle East.
BUCSA Launches Website on Asia at the World’s Fairs
The BUCSA digital humanities project explores exhibits on Asian dance and architecture at the international fairs held in the 19th century.
Alumni Spotlight: Koppel on Careers in International Journalism
Catherine Koppel (Pardee/COM ’96) discusses her work as a Senior Producer at Reuters and careers in international journalism.
Najam Publishes Article on Global Forces Shaping Pakistan’s Future
Dean Adil Najam discusses the global forces shaping Pakistan’s future including the new world disorder, democracy redefined, regional tumult and digital dilemmas.
ASC Hosts Rodney Lecture on Social Media and Politics in Africa
The African Studies Center hosted a talk entitled “Understanding Political Transitions in the Social Media (Digital Age)” as part of the Walter Rodney lecture series.
Garcevic Speaks at Conference on Diplomacy and Security Policy
Amb. Vesko Garcevic spoke as part of a panel entitled “Tools and Actors: Diplomacy and Security Policy.”
Woodward Interviewed on the Shutdown and National Security
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. discussed how the government shutdown has impacted United States national security.
Hare Interviewed on Political Crisis in Venezuela
Amb. Paul Hare was interviewed for a widely-syndicated article on the growing political crisis in Venezuela.
Hefner Coordinates Workshops on Indonesian Electoral Campaign
Prof. Robert Hefner coordinated a workshop on the role of Islam and Muslims in the 2019 presidential electoral campaign.
Lukes Publishes Article on U.S. Elections
Prof. Igor Lukes discussed the large number of women, Native American, Latino, Muslim, and LGBTQ candidates elected to office.
Hare in AFP on Venezuela in Crisis
Amb. Paul Hare discussed the Venezuela crisis and how global diplomacy is fragmented in trying to find a peaceful solution.
Mako Interviewed for College of Arts and Sciences Newsletter
Prof. Shamiran Mako was interviewed on her educational background, current academic interests, and hobbies.
Longman Speaks at Weber State University on Rwandan Genocide
Prof. Timothy Longman gave three talks at Weber State University in Utah on human rights work and the Rwandan genocide.
Shifrinson Publishes Article in Journal of Strategic Studies
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson co-wrote an article in the Journal of Strategic Studies.
Fewsmith Meets With Taiwan’s Vice President
Prof. Joseph Fewsmith traveled to Taiwan with the Harvard University Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies Taiwan Studies Workshop.