Heine & Ray Explore Troubling Lead-Up to Summit of the Americas
“The run-up to the IX Summit of the Americas shows that the zero-sum, exclusionary approach to the development challenges of the Americas initiated by the Trump administration and continued by Biden is a dead-end street.”
Karra Article Details Impact of Improved Access to Family Planning
Professor Karra and his coauthors show that exposure to the intervention increased the intervention group’s control over birth spacing and postpartum fertility, which in turn may contribute to women’s longer-term health and well-being.
Heine Breaks Down Challenges Facing Chilean President Gabriel Boric
Ambassador Heine notes that Chilean President Gabriel Boric always faced an uphill battle pushing a progressive agenda; however, he too was surprised by how quickly his ratings have dropped.
Shifrinson Quoted on Biden’s Off-the-Cuff Global Pronouncements
President Biden’s assertion that the U.S would defend Taiwan if attacked by China quickly drew ire from China and clarification from his cabinet, but was this a gaffe or part of a two-level game? Professor Shifrinson comments.
Najam Discusses Lessons Learned from Climate Crisis and COVID-19
Dean Najam discusses his longstanding proclamation that the world is living in the “Age of Adaptation,” how the change in climate diplomacy requires a focus on development and the impacts of climate change, and the failures of multilateralism in addressing the climate and COVID crises.
Pardee School Hosts 2022 Convocation Ceremony
On May 21, 2022, the Pardee School celebrated its graduating students, honored the achievements of exemplary students and faculty, and sent forth the Class of 2022 with an inspiring Dean’s Charge.
Gallagher Awarded Inaugural Adil Najam Prize for Advancing the Public Understanding of Global Affairs
Today, Professor Gallagher is counted amongst the world’s most prominent public intellectuals calling for the reform of the institutions of global economic governance. His career exemplifies the very essence of this award’s purpose, and he has set a high bar for those who will follow him.
Garčević Awarded 2022 Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
Students who nominated Ambassador Garčević said he is “truly dedicated to the growth of his students outside the classroom,” and he “genuinely cares about his students, whether they seek him out for advice or not.”
Pardee School Announces 2022 Student Award Winners
During the School’s convocation ceremony, the Pardee School community celebrated the very best in academics and citizenship with a range of awards meant to honor the exceptional achievements of its students.
Chehabi and Goldstein Honored at 2022 Pardee School Convocation
Dean Adil Najam thanked Professors Chehabi and Goldstein for the pivotal and formative roles they played in the development of the Pardee School and conferred on them the status of Professor Emeritus. Najam also presented both professors with a commemorative gift on behalf of the School.
Stern Co-Authors Article on Buffalo Shooting and Factors that Drive Violent Extremism
“It is critical that we reject simplistic explanations, whether they focus on access to mental health care, or the spread of dangerous political ideologies, or access to guns. There is no single variable that explains why this terrible massacre occurred, and so there will be no single answer.”
Heine Discusses Changing U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
Until now, the U.S. strategy towards Latin America has basically followed that of the previous administration, so Ambassador Heine argues that the sanctions announcement is a step in the right direction.
Hefner and Storella Appointed New Directors of Asia and Africa Centers
Professors Robert Hefner and Mark Storella both bring important leadership experience and a passion for the regions they work in; in these roles, they will continue the tradition of Asia and Africa-focused scholarship and Boston University and further enhance the great reputations that both of these Centers enjoy.
Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece
In his new role, Tsafos will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Najam Speaks to Stockholm+50 Planning Group
Dean Najam argues that the delegates at the 50th-anniversary conference will be judged by the promises made in international environmental governance in the last 50 years, especially those that relate to environmental justice as exemplified in concepts such as the polluter pays principles.
Menchik Co-Authors Journal Article on Election Campaigns in Indonesia
Under what conditions will Islamists moderate to support democracy and pluralism? Under what conditions will they adopt more exclusive behavior?
Hare Quoted on Ukraine War’s Impact on Cuba
“Cuba will be seen as complicit in Putin’s attempt to redraw the map of Europe and upend the world order.”
Heine Offers Insights on Upcoming Summit of the Americas
“Distorting the Summit of the Americas in this way, and transforming it into a kind of ‘club of friends’ of the government in power in Washington, harms not only the region, but also the basic principles of Pan-Americanism.”
Garčević Discusses War in Ukraine on “Ethics in Action” Podcast
Ambassador Garčević and the Director of UMass’ Applied Ethics Center talk about what it means to diplomatically engage with Russia and whether it makes sense to think of it as a pariah state.
Heine Interviewed on Election of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Ambassador Heine explains the effects Marcos’ presidency will have on the ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific, and Manila’s relations with Washington D.C. and Beijing.