CLAS Hosts Discussion on Latinx Perspectives of US Elections
Special guests noted that the main lessons coming out of the 2020 election cycle is that “the Latinx community is not a monolith.”
Heine Discusses COVID Vaccine Arrival in Chile
“Let us hope that, now that Chile has a significant stock of vaccines…[it will] emerge with renewed brio from what has been a most trying and difficult period.”
Schmidt Gives Lecture on EU Legitimacy & Member-State Politics
As part of a London School of Economics series, Professor Schmidt discussed lessons from the Eurozone and coronavirus.
Ye Discusses the Future of China’s BRI
“As the country recovers from the pandemic, it is likely to pursue BRI with more deliberation at home and more opportunities abroad.”
Selin Discusses Biden’s Swift Action on Climate Change
There is much to be hopeful for in restoring the US’ international climate leadership, but there is still much to do in order to regain its image as a world leader in climate action.
Shifrinson Explores the Future of US-NATO Relations
“American strategists in the years ahead must be prepared to revisit the fundamentals of the U.S. presence in Europe and devolve authority to local actors.”
Lori Delivers Inaugural Harney Series Lecture
Professor Lori discussed Offshore Citizens, which explains how and why some minorities are neither fully included nor simply expelled by a state
Heine Discusses Biden’s Approach to Latin America
While the Biden administration will approach Latin America differently than the previous administration, Ambassador Heine claims it still wont be a top priority.
Hare Comments on Cuban Economic Reform
“Will they open up key sectors…to foreign investment or allow small businesses to engage in manufacturing, exports and build more than mini enterprises?”
Najam Keynotes Global Negotiation Conference
Dean Najam argued for a “global social contract” rooted in truly global norms and deeply global values.
Sarkar Published Op-Ed on Domestic Nuclear Terrorism
“The siege of the Capitol came close to being far worse…We must be proactive to prevent far-right domestic terrorism from going nuclear in this country.”
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on Global Economic Recovery
“Under the Trump Administration the United States stood in the way of a proper economic response to the COVID-19 crisis. Biden should stand up and lead by example.”
Gallagher & Heine Discuss Development Finance in Ecuador
“Reworking the Ecuador deal in that image is good development policy and good foreign policy that won’t be forgotten in Ecuador. It is also a better way to compete with China.”
What Will be the Biggest Global Issue of 2021?
COVID-19 is clearly a global priority, but there are a myriad of additional world issues that must be addressed in 2021.
Weinstein Discusses Issue of White Nationalism in the Military
“We have a new president of the United States, and we’re going to have a new secretary of defense…We can tackle these problems now.”
Brulé Discusses New Book with India Development Review
Professor Brulé discusses how she got into investigating the links between political representation and economic empowerment and key findings of her research.
Weinstein Discusses Space Force & Cybersecurity with BU Alumni
What’s the role of the U.S. Space Force in cybersecurity, and how does it work with other branches of the military?
Miller Explores Social Media’s Impact on Democracy
“Defending democracy’ as Biden just vowed to do…will be a huge and unenviable task for President Biden’s team.”
Pardee Students Published in Cornell International Affairs Review
Acosta (‘22), Kuckes (‘22), and Schumann (’21) examine how “hybrid insurgent groups” behave, react to state actions, and rise to prominence.
Garčević Speaks During Eastern Mediterranean Security and Diplomacy Seminar
Ambassador Garčević discussed potential policy shifts with the incoming Biden administration with Emmanuel College’s IEMS.