Najam Discusses Evolving Situation in Afghanistan & Taliban Governance
After sweeping across and taking over Afghanistan, Dean Najam says the Taliban are bound to face the same type of governance challenges that Afghan leaders over the past 40 years have faced.
Garčević Interviewed on Protests in a Divided Montenegro
“My biggest concern is that the country seems to be more divided than ever, even more than when we voted for independence.”
Miller Op-Ed Offers Projections of India-U.S. Partnership
“As far as New Delhi is concerned, the India-US partnership, in which it has invested over the past two decades, is still a sound bet that addresses its geopolitical concerns.”
Woodward Comments on Taliban Acquisition of Sensitive Afghan Databases
With detailed data on millions of Afghans potentially in Taliban control, Professor Woodward commented that Pakistani, Chinese, Russian, and Iranian intelligence – all with their own agendas – would be interested to know who worked with the Americans.
Garčević Comments on Violent Clashes in Montenegro
“Unfortunately, the violent means used by the protesters in Cetinje overshadowed the legitimate reasons and revulsion felt by people in Montenegro with the inauguration being held in Cetinje.”
Faizaan Firoz (Pardee ’25) Featured in “BU Today” Student Profile
An avid participant in the Model United Nations, a music lover, and “a total foodie,” Faizaan Firoz (Pardee ’25) joins the Pardee School’s incoming freshman class from Mombasa, Kenya.
Bacevich Interviewed for Premier Question of the Week Podcast
Pardee School Professor emeritus Andrew Bacevich discusses the state of American security 20 years after 9/11 and President Biden’s decision to pull troops from Afghanistan.
Fewsmith Discusses Latest Book During CSIS Book Talk
In Rethinking Chinese Politics, Professor Fewsmith shows how the structure of politics in China has set the stage for intense and sometimes violent intra-elite struggles, shaping a hierarchy in which one person tends to dominate, and, ironically, providing for periods of stability between intervals of contention.
Pardee School Invites Applications for Two Faculty Positions
The Pardee School is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor, Global Justice (Tenured/Tenure-track) and Professor of the Practice, Sustainable Development (Non tenure-track).
CURA Announces 2021-22 Religion and World Affairs Fellows
CURA’s new class of fellows will conduct research considering the role of religion in shaping gender or sexual identities, issues of inclusion and exclusion in religious communities, gendered analysis of religious experience, the dynamics of gender or sexuality in the organization of religious communities, engagement of religious groups in public policy related to gender and sexuality, as well as many other topics.
Storella Discusses Trump’s Impact on SIV Processing
“‘Extreme vetting’ produced extreme delays that put our allies’ lives at risk and contributed to the desperate scenes we are witnessing in Kabul today.”
Garčević Publishes Op-ed on Afghanistan & Lessons for Western Policy in Balkans
According to Ambassador Garčević, the crisis in Afghanistan can be a wake-up call and an opportunity for both the US and the EU to reconsider their current strategies in other parts of the world, including the Balkans.
Heine Publishes Review of “The Alphabets of Latin America“
“This slim but meaty collection of poems regales us both with elegant poetry and a splendid, panoramic introduction to many facets of the mestizo continent.”
Weinstein Interviewed on Afghanistan Withdrawal and “Deadline Politics”
“You’re going to have to have a deadline. You’re going to have to stick to a deadline. And that deadline is going to get moved.”
Schmidt Discusses “Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy” on CGES Podcast
In her podcast appearance, Professor Schmidt answers questions including how she applies the “input/output/throughput” method to your analysis of the Eurozone crisis and why the EU’s initial response to the crisis was inaccurate.
Ye Comments on Chinese Urbanization Projects
“Big banks, big tech, and big green companies [still] have a lot of bargaining power, and want to go to those [centres] for that specific industry.”
Shifrinson Quoted on U.S. Credibility Amid Afghanistan Withdrawal
“The fact that we haven’t seen the castigation of U.S. credibility in an overt, dramatic way is a more telling indicator.”
Gallagher Participates in Panel Exploring Implementation of SDGs
Professor Gallagher joined global experts to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on SDG implementation, whether the international community is on track to meet the 2030 deadline, as well as the need for renewed multilateralism and buy-in from advanced economies in emerging markets and developing countries.
Fewsmith Discusses Latest Book on CSIS Podcast
Professor Fewsmith discusses elements explored in Rethinking Chines Politics, including the structure of Chinese politics, the importance of leaders and leadership politics, and the trend of centralizing governing power.
Najam to Step Down as Pardee School Dean at End of Academic Year
Dean Najam will leave his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year, or as soon as a successor is identified. Following a sabbatical, he plans to return to the faculty of the Pardee School and to his scholarship in international development, climate change, and global public policy.