Storella Discusses Syrian Refugee Crisis on Diplomatic Immunity
In his remarks, Storella discusses the severity of the Syrian humanitarian crisis, the drivers of this crisis, and the international response.
CSE Hosts Event on Constitutionalism in the Age of Populism
While some variants of populism are indeed incompatible with constitutionalism, Bojan Bugaric and Mark Tushnet argue that the tension between populism and constitutionalism is narrower than much of the commentary suggests.
Dasouki (Pardee ’22) Featured on BU Career Podcast
Tima Dasouki (Pardee’22) discussed her research interests, how she has utilized career resources at BU, as well as as well as her experience at Urban Refuge where she turned her passion into a meaningful career development experience.
Goldstein Celebrated with Diplomacy & Statecraft Festschrift
The Festschrift volume demonstrates the immense regard and affection that Professor Goldstein’s written work, teaching, and personal qualities have generated over the course of his more than four decades of sustained and influential scholarship.
Najam Comments on Post-Pandemic World
“The period of time that corresponds to this pandemic and the years to come is that of a world that is trying to be born. And we know that births are always painful.”
Shifrinson Promoted to Associate Professor
“I’m eager to grow BU and the Pardee School’s presence in national security policy conversations, and connecting our students with career and research opportunities in this area.”
Heine Interviewed on the Chilean Elections
In his remarks, Heine commented on voter turnout, Chile’s move towards a more modern and sensible constitution, as well as the challenges ahead for the constitutional assembly.
Brulé Publishes Article Analyzing Political Economy Gender Gap
Coauthors Brulé and Gaikwad’s find that lineage norms – which determine who gets to make decisions about wealth and how – are key determinants of the political economy gender gap.
Garčević Comments on Divisions in Montenegro
“The divisions in Montenegro did not arise with the referendum, but today they are deeper than in 2006.”
Brulé Publishes Op-Ed on COVID-19 Exacerbated Inequality
“Now is the time to tackle inequality head on, for a resilient future where we not only survive, but expand our capacity to flourish.”
Hefner Invited to Center for Shared Civilizational Values Board
The Nahdlatul Ulama-initiated center seeks to bridge cultural, religious and ideological differences in order to foster the emergence of a global civilization endowed with compassionate and tolerant character.
Miller Publishes Column on Indian Diplomacy in Africa
“Although India has immense social capital among African nations, it has not matched this in material ties, and China’s economic and investment presence in Africa has been outstripping India’s for many years.”
Pardee School Hosts 2021 Virtual Convocation
This virtual convocation included remarks from the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, the presentation of the 2021 student and faculty awards, and Dean Adil Najam’s “Dean’s Charge” to the Class of 2021.
Heine Publishes Op-eds on COVID-19 & Chilean Elections
Across two pieces, Ambassador Heine explores Chile’s historic constitutional election as well as CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria’s book “Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.”
Woodward Awarded 2021 Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
For his dedication to his teaching and for his devotion to his students, the Pardee School is thrilled to award Professor John Woodward the 2021 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence.
Pardee School Announces 2021 Student Awards
Pardee School faculty announced the winners of the Academic Excellence Awards, the Ambassador Hermann Eilts Thesis Awards, and the Carole A. Chandler Student Citizenship Award during the school’s virtual convocation.
Lukes Publishes Article on Soviet Spy Tyler Kent
“Disinformation has been used as a weapon in warfare forever. Lies have been found to be useful in politics as well…But truth can also be an instrument of evil.”
Schmidt Publishes Article on European Economic Governance
EU economic policies need to be reinforced by new instruments to promote EU-wide sustainable development, while the governance needs to be decentralized and democratized.
Karra Presents at Population Association of America’s Annual Meeting
Karra presented on research exploring topics such as “User-Centered Counseling in Contraceptive Decision-making” and “The Association Between Age, COVID-19 Symptoms, and Social Distancing Behavior in the United States.”
Schmidt Comments on Challenges Facing EU
In the context of the Conference on The Future of Europe, Schmidt noted that an issue facing the EU is Eurozone Crisis governance and mentioned how the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the economic of austerity in the region.