BtH: Civil-Military Relations
During a special online edition of Beyond the Headlines (BtH), a panel of experts from BU, Marquette University, and the U.S. Air Force discussed civil-military relations.
“World After Coronavirus” Series Featured in BU Today
Dean Najam discusses the “World After Coronavirus” and the series’ impact.
Storella Makes the Argument for U.S. Health Diplomacy in The Hill
Incoming Professor Mark C. Storella outlines the need for U.S. diplomatic leadership on global health in the age of COVID-19.
Karra Named Max Planck Sabbatical Award Laureate
Through the Max Planck Sabbatical Award, Professor Mahesh Karra plans to be at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research during his sabbatical in 2021.
Heine Argues for Latin American Presidency at IDB
Ambassador Jorge Heine argues against a U.S. lead at the Inter-American Development Bank as it would imperil the banks future.
Garčević Discusses International Involvement in Eastern Mediterranean During IEMS Panel
Ambassador Vesko Garčević discussed the role of international organizations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Najam Discusses Pakistan’s Role in China-India Border Confrontation
Dean Adil Najam was quoted in an Express Tribune article on a Kashmir border conflict, how this has forced China to become more involved in the region, and Pakistan’s policy towards the confrontation.
Gallagher Argues That Developing Countries Need Space to Fight COVID-19
Professor Kevin Gallagher calls on the global trade and financial system to align itself with the global effort to attack the COVID crises.
Stern Discusses Online Spread of Right-Wing Extremism in New Book Review
Professor Jessica Stern explores the spread of online extremism in her new review of Going Dark: The Secret Lives of Extremists.
Gallagher Argues Against U.S. Lead at IDB in Latin America Advisor
Professor Kevin Gallagher argues that leadership of the Inter-American Development Bank should be held by a Latin American.
Shifrinson Quoted in Vox Article on John Bolton’s Memoir & Foreign Policy Approach
In discussing John Bolton and the accounts in his new memoir, Professor Joshua Shifrinson argues U.S. foreign policy would be worse off if Bolton had his way more in the White House.
Bacevich Discusses U.S. Military Withdraw from Germany on PBS NewsHour
Appearing on PBS NewsHour, Professor Bacevich argues that ending U.S. security commitment in Europe should be one part of rethinking our overall security posture.
Schmidt Discusses Global Crisis Response on “Politics in the Time of Global Pandemic” Panel
During a WGBH Forum panel, Professor Vivien Schmidt discussed how to assess the legitimacy of governments’ crisis responses in the U.S. and the Europe.
Weinstein & LaBrique Write Op-Ed on White Nationalists in the U.S. Military
Lieutenant General Jack Weinstein shines a light on white nationalism in the U.S. military in a new BU Today op-ed.
Garčević Explores the Two Sides of U.S. Racism in Remaker Op-Ed
Ambassador Vesko Garčević explores the issue of racism from a different angle in his new op-ed.
Stern Discusses Misinformation Surrounding Protests in Lawfare Op-Ed
Professor Jessica Stern discusses the rise of misinformation amid recent protests and the struggle American’s are having identifying genuine messages in a new op-ed.
Pardee Center Research Cited in Op-Ed on Conservation Job Creation
In a new The Conversation op-ed, Professor Heidi Peltier discusses her Pardee Center research and job growth resulting from investment in environmental conservation.
Fewsmith Quoted in AP Article on China-India Relations
Professor Joseph Fewsmith speaks on a recent confrontation and changes to the political status of Kashmir, resulting increased tensions between China and India.
Schmidt Dicusses Her New Book with the Bruno Kreisky Forum
Professor Vivien Schmidt explores Europe’s crisis of legitimacy and her newly published book in a recent online presentation.
Najam Interviewed on China-India Border Clash
Dean Adil Najam was interviewed on Dawn TV about a recent violent clash at the China-India border.