Beatty Draft’s Opening of Biden’s Inaugural Address for BU Community Blog
Beatty (Pardee MA ’21) emphasized the importance of unification as well as the momentous challenges facing the incoming administration.
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on Biden’s Inauguration Speech
“The most important international message Biden can deliver is one of domestic healing.”
Weinstein Comments on White Nationalism in U.S. Military
Lt Gen Weinstein described white nationalism as a “cancer” that must be removed from the ranks of the U.S. military.
Mako Publishes Essay on Baghdad-Erbil Sinjar Agreement
Professor Mako assesses the Sinjar agreement, as well as how discontent among local communities may jeopardize it and regional stability.
Schmidt Discusses Optimism for the Future of Europe
“COVID-19 is a wake-up call. All measures point to a further deepening of European integration in a positive direction.”
Stern Discusses Capitol Siege, Motivation, and What’s Next
Professor Stern discussed whether the January 6 attack on the Capitol was an act of terrorism, what motivated those behind the attack, and what she feels can be done to prevent further violence.
Wippl Participates in Event on U.S. Intelligence After Trump
Professor Wippl discussed the incoming Biden administration’s intelligence strategy, how to reverse the damage done to U.S. intelligence agencies, and the new CIA leadership.
Lukes Publishes Article on Manipulation of Public Opinion
“Taking the public into a maze of mutually exclusive conspiracy theories is a more effective tool of public opinion manipulation than the old-fashioned disinformation.”
Garčević Discusses New Montenegrin Government’s Diplomatic Strategy
“The decision of the Government to call back ambassadors for consultations was made on a whim, at short notice and without proper preparation.”
Heine Comments on Chinese Banks in Latin America
“As trade, the original driver of Sino-LAC links, is complemented by foreign direct investment and (diminished) financial cooperation, Chinese commercial banks now step up to the plate to provide more disciplined project financing.”
Najam Discusses Capitol Siege with International Media
Dean Najam called out the ever growing divide between political ideologies and the seemingly broken political environment in the U.S., which he has previously referred to as “The Angst of America.”
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on “The World After Coronavirus” Series
In hosting #WorldAfterCorona, Dean Najam learned many things. Most importantly, he learned there is no “going back to normal.”
Heine Discusses China’s COVID-19 Vacine Sales with NPR
“What you have is a situation in which…there are strong links with China…I would argue that the vaccines are part of that great presence.”
Heine Keynotes Seminar on Chile-China Relations
Ambassador Heine spoke about the history of Chilean-Chinese relations and the new book Chile-China Relations: A Comprehensive Approach.
Stern Discusses “Online Right” Discourse Following Capitol Siege
Professor Stern discusses how social media and the internet acts “like a hall of mirrors” for right-wing extremists.
Ye Comments on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Professor Ye discusses China’s admittance into the RCEP and how this is a reaction to U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Stern Comments on U.S. Capitol Siege in Bloomberg Quint
“President Trump doesn’t say go out and attack the Capitol but he is encouraging people to believe that the election was stolen.”
Storella Publishes Op-Ed on Diplomats’ Role in Global Health Crises
Drawing on experience fighting Ebola, Storella and Hawkins discuss the role American diplomats play on the frontlines in heading off dangerous pandemics.
Brulé’s Women, Power and Property Featured as Top Book of 2020
“A marvel of data collection, history and insight into the relationship between gender and the state.”
Goldstein Interviewed on Brexit & the Future of Scotland in the UK
“The question of Scotland’s future will be the next big problem facing the London government.”