Pardee School Alumna’s “Diaries in Exile” Documents Stories of Ukrainian Refugees
As two individuals who have also been displaced by this war, Kent and fellow producer Romana Isabella speak to individuals not as foreigners trying to extract a quotable story, but as fellow displaced people who understand and empathize with their trauma.
Tima Dasouki (Pardee ’22) Establishes BU Professional Clothing Closet
With the support of BU’s Newbury Center & Center for Career Development, Dasouki created the closet, which provides students with professional attire appropriate for interviews, networking events, career fairs, and the workplace free of charge.
Lukes, Schilde, & Wippl Participate in BU Town Hall Exploring Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Professors Lukes, Schilde, and Wippl participated in a Boston University town hall exploring the ongoing war in Ukraine. The panel of 10 leading academics discussed the environmental impacts of the conflict, the media bias evident in coverage of the war, as well as the United States’ involvement with and handling of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Garčević Interviewed on Russia-Ukraine & NATO Expansion
“Russia’s attack on Ukraine has united the EU more than ever in the last 20 years and confirmed the importance of close cooperation between European allies and the U.S.”
International Affairs and Public Health Experts Explore Efficacy of Vaccine Diplomacy
Pardee School professors Kevin Gallagher and Mark Storella were joined by Nahid Bhadelia, founding director of BU’s CEID and Associate Director at BU’s NEIDL, to discuss the efficacy of vaccine diplomacy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Garčević & Storella React to Zelensky’s Speech Before Congress
Ambassadors Garčević and Storella offer insight into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address before Congress and how the U.S. might alter support for Ukraine.
Weinstein Comments on State of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
“While nuclear isn’t the panacea to peace, a strong, modernized nuclear Triad is essential to U.S. national security.”
GDP Center Releases New Findings from China’s Global Energy Finance Database
If and when Chinese development finance for overseas energy activity increases again, it should be directed towards cleaner sources of energy to match the trends in foreign direct investment, policy announcements, and global goals for mitigating climate change.
Longman Discusses History of Burundi on “How My Country Works” Podcast
Professor Longman discusses Burundi’s history, the impact European colonialism had on the country, the different ethnic groups that make up the population and the conflict between them, as well as how ethnic identity has come to identify Burundi.
Najam Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Najam joined over 2,000 high-level diplomatic professionals – Heads of State and Governments, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, high-level representatives of international organizations, academics, and more – to address a wide range of topics in international relations under the overarching theme of “Recoding Diplomacy.”
Pardee Center Welcomes New Faculty Research Fellows
The nine new Faculty Research Fellows will launch one- or two-year interdisciplinary research projects exploring topics such as the future of work, climate change, wartime diplomacy, global health, and more.
Pardee School Graduate Students Take Annual Spring Trip to D.C.
Pardee School graduate students visited think tanks, non-governmental organizations, government departments, and meet with high-level policymakers and practitioners of international affairs.
Heine Publishes Article on the Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Ambassador Heine recounts his own experience meeting Tutu, discusses Tutu’s anti-apartheid work, and details the lessons that can be gleaned from his life.
Heine Comments on Priorities for Chile’s New Government
Ambassador Heine argues that Chile has the opportunity to set the country on a new course by drafting a new constitutional charter for the digital age and the process of drafting that should not be driven by identity politics.
Hare Publishes Op-Ed on Ukraine Crises’ Impact on Florida
“Florida’s politicians need to assess the Ukraine issue in a broader historical context…Glib attempts to recast Putin as somehow aligned with America’s and Florida’s interests suggests a reckless case of amnesia.”
Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America” Reviewed in “Global Policy“
As “Global Policy” writes, “at a time when nations are being pressured to pick sides, this book will make an important contribution to global debates on the options open to states and regions.”
Schmidt, Shifirinson, and Ye Express Opposition to No-Fly Zone in Ukraine
Professors Schmidt, Shifrinson, and Ye were three of 78 experts who signed the open letter opposing a no-fly zone in Ukraine, adding to the argument against putting United States troops in direct engagement with Russians.
Garčević Comments on Ukraine and the West’s “Escalation Paradox”
According to Ambassador Garčević, the West is caught in an “escalation paradox:” they can’t sit back without taking action as Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, but they have to do it carefully to avoid further escalation.
Mako Interviewed on “After the Arab Uprisings“
“We hope the comparative scope of the book and the integrated framework we have developed will enrich ongoing scholarship on revolutions and democratic transitions.”
Garčević Discusses Prospect of Accelerated EU Integration for Western Balkans
“I don’t believe that several EU countries would be willing to sacrifice values and the rule of law for the sake of rapid integration of the Western Balkans.”