Pardee Student Publishes Op-Ed on Anti-Asian Discrimination
“Only by eliminating misinformation and prejudice against APPI communities can those communities regain their security, dignity, and freedom.”
Hefner Publishes Article on David Martin & Global Pentecostalism
“Martin’s analyses invited readers to take a momentary analytic leap and recognize a common humanity and existential dilemma in the mostly poor Pentecostals he described.”
Hare Comments on U.S. Listing Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
“The actual issues given by Trump and Pompeo…would normally be dealt with by diplomacy if the country were any other but Cuba.”
Schmidt Discusses Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy with EPRS
Professor Schmidt discussed why she wrote her new book, set out its main arguments, and reflected on its implications for the current coronavirus crisis.
Stern Interviewed on QAnon and Online Extremists
Professor Stern discusses QAnon and the tactics it used to attract people who might otherwise not be drawn in by the movement.
Lori Shares Biggest Lesson Learned During COVID-19
“[The COVID-19 pandemic] shows that some of the institutional designs that we assume lead to good policy outcomes don’t always.”
GDP Publishes Policy Brief on the Need for IMF Climate Strategy
The IMF has so far paid minimal and uneven attention to climate risks. If the IMF does not incorporate climate risks now, it won’t be able to change course for another 7-10 years.
Shifrinson Awarded Frank Stanton Foundation Grant
The two-year project will be the first effort in several decades to rigorously assess the international consequences of political fragmentation in nuclear actors
Najam Joins Panel on Climate Change & Human Development
Dean Najam emphasized the importance of differentiating national and global impacts on the environment, measuring the global impact of climate change, and how this can play into crafting effective environmental policy.
Heine Interviewed on Takeaways From China’s NPC
Ambassador Heine discussed the NPC, challenges facing China, and the impacts of its policies on the rest of the world.
Schmidt Receives Honorable Mention for EUSA Best Book Award
In a note to it’s membership, EUSA congratulated Professor Schmidt for her achievement and superb scholarship.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Impact of RCEP
Panelists discussed the origins and significance of the RCEP the respective roles of India and China in the future of the world’s fastest-growing region.
Gallagher Quoted on COVID-19 Impacts on Biodiversity
“The world needs to be able to make sure that we’re not burning away our natural assets to get out of this crisis.”
Garčević Joins Panel to Discuss Russian Influence in the Balkans
Ambaassador Garčević argued that regional cooperation with other hybrid regimes like Russia and China slows down progress towards EU membership, erodes already weak institutions, and enables white-collar corruption.
GDP Center Publishes Policy Brief on COVID-19 Vaccination
The new policy brief considers the shortcomings of the current approach to global vaccination for COVID-19, how the TRIPS waiver could overcome these challenges, and counterarguments to the waiver.
Woodward Appointed to MA Commission on Facial Recognition
Created by Massachusetts law, the commission is charged with conducting a study of facial recognition’s use in the commonwealth and making policy recommendations
PGC & PWG Host International Women’s Day Event Series
Events included alumnae and faculty panels as well as trivia, during which attendees were told the importance of advocating for themselves, making their voices heard, trying new things, and surrounding themselves with a strong network of women.
Nolan Leads Book Talk on Our Time is Now
Professor Nolan and author Julie Gibbings discussed the key findings of the book, what motivated Gibbings’ research and the history of race and Latino-Mayan conflict in the region.
Heine Comments on DFC-Ecuador Lending Agreement
Ambassador Heine calls the DFC’s proposed lending agreement with Ecuador “crony capitalism.”
Heine Discusses Chinese Foreign Policy on “The Heat”
Heine commented on China’s impact in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic and argued that the region should diversify its international relationships.