Heine Discusses Shift in Chinese Lending Strategy in Latin America
No new state-to-state loans have been issued from China to Latin America over the past two years. Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts on why China’s strategy has shifted.
Miller Explores Impact of War in Ukraine on Asia
“Some have argued that while the war will have an impact on Russia, its neighbors, and the rest of Europe, it will have little consequence for Asia or the global order. This is wishful thinking at best, and shortsightedness at worst.”
Garčević Leads Discussion on “Vera Dreams of the Sea” at Belmont World Film Festival
Following a screening of the movie, Ambassador Garčević moderated a discussion with film director Kaltrina Krasniqi during which they discussed women’s rights, the role of tradition and when/how it contributes to the gender inequality, the clash between urban and rural lifestyles, as well as the role of women as liberators.
Woodward Offers Insights on Terrorists and the Institutions That Educated Them
Professor Woodward tells the stories of fifteen terrorists representing nine different Boston-area institutions of higher learning whose crimes span the past 100 years.
Miller Analyzes India’s Position on War in Ukraine
“If the U.S. seeks to uphold its relationship with India as a model of Indo-Pacific partnership, it needs to understand not just India’s constraints toward Russia, but also its concerns toward China, which are rooted in India and China’s complex history.”
Mako Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Through this scholarship, Professor Mako will have the opportunity to engage with colleagues in Canada as she works to finalize her book on ethnic conflict and institutions in Iraq.
Heine Interviewed on Global South’s Strategy Toward Ukraine Crisis
In his remarks, Ambassador Heine explains why the reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions against them have been so different in the West than in the Global South.
Garčević Explores Risks & Rewards of Balkans Deepening Relations with China
Ambassador Garčević said that reliance on Chinese infrastructure projects and business practices risks undermining the goals of Balkan countries, which include EU and NATO membership.
Najam Speaks to WWF Leadership on World Affairs and Conservation
Dean Najam argues that maintaining a focus on the great global challenges of our times, such as sustainable development and conservation, is even more important when these ideas are begin challenged by other geopolitical forces.
Gallagher Publishes Article on Chinese Energy Finance in Developing Countries
In order to understand and steer Chinese finance more towards renewable energy technologies in the power sectors of developing countries, Gallagher and his co-authors explore the domestic incentives for Chinese energy investment abroad as well as those in recipient countries that facilitate that investment.
GDP Center Researchers Examine Legal Fees Associated With Climate Adaptation Efforts
The researchers find legal claims from oil and gas investors in response to government actions to limit fossil fuels could reach $340 billion, which would divert critical public finance from essential mitigation and adaptation efforts to the pockets of fossil fuel industry investors.
CSE Hosts Vigil for Those Who Oppose Russia’s War in Ukraine
Faculty, staff, and students from across BU joined in opposition to the war and to stand for the protection of the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
Pardee Center Announces 2022 Graduate Summer Fellows
Over 10 weeks, the Graduate Summer Fellows will develop research papers to be considered for publication as part of the Pardee Center’s publication series.
Najam Discusses Necessity of Bringing Current Events Into Classroom Discussions
While there is care that needs to be exercised in creating a safe space for difficult conversations to be had in the classroom, Dean Najam argued that it is part of our teaching responsibility to enable these conversations to happen in a manner that is civil and conceptually robust.
“Adil Najam Prize” Established to Encourage Public Scholarship at Pardee School
The Adil Najam Prize and Fellowship for Advancing the Public Understanding of Global Affairs is to be awarded annually at the Pardee School Convocation to a faculty member for excellence as a global public scholar and for advancing the public understanding of any international policy issue of major importance in world affairs.
Schmidt Discusses EU Economic Crisis Management During Panel in Stockholm
In order to meet its current challenges – the green transition, the digital transformation, addressing socio-economic inequalities, and the Ukraine crisis – Professor Schmidt argues that the EU should not go back to Eurozone crisis management rules.
Storella Keynote Emphasizes Importance of Multilateral Diplomacy
Ambassador Storella averred that disruptions in the current international environment have simultaneously made multilateral diplomacy more complicated and more urgent. Despite pessimism about what multilateral diplomacy can achieve, he concluded that it is needed now more than ever.
Najam Explores Impact of Climate Change on the Practice of International Relations
As Dean Najam argued at CFRs College and University Educators Workshop, climate change has moved from the periphery to the center of international relations and foreign policy study in the span of just 25 years.
Fewsmith Discusses “Forging Leninism in China” on New Books Network Podcast
Professor Fewsmith’s book is a re-examination of the events of the Chinese revolution and the transformation of the Chinese Communist Party from the years 1927 to 1934. Describing the transformation of the party as “the forging of Leninism,” Fewsmith offers a clear analysis of the development of the party.
Ye Quoted on China’s New Global Security Initiative
“Chinese strategic circles are engaged in debates and discussions on security rethinking and adaptation to the new environment. Thus, the new security initiative is likely to stifle such debates and limit the scope of disagreements in China.”