Ye Participates in Panel Exploring Foreign Policy of Great Powers
Drawing from a recent edition of the “Journal of East Asian Studies” that she co-edited, Professor Ye offered insights into China’s foreign policy and how it interacts with other great powers.
Najam Discusses Great Power Tensions Over Ukraine
Both President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin are products of the Cold War, and as Dean Najam notes, this shared heritage of Cold War calculations is at the heart of the current tensions over Ukraine.
Brulé Offers Insight Into Women’s Participation in Government
Professor Brulé discusses the impact of gender stereotypes in shaping women’s success at different levels of politics and why women are more likely to be elected at the local as opposed to the national level.
Hefner’s Fifth “Indonesian Pluralities” Documentary Released
The documentary – “Religion in Quarantine: The Covid Pandemic in Indonesia” – traces the response of Indonesia’s diverse religious communities to the COVID-19 pandemic from early 2020 to late 2021.
Najam Leads Series of Consultations on Indus River Basin’s Climate Readiness
The Indus River has sustained civilization for nearly 8,000 years, and according to Najam the challenge now is to ensure that it continues to do so despite the challenges of climate change.
Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s Silence on Ukraine Crisis
By trying to play “a neutral role” in the crisis in Ukraine, Ambassador Garčević believes that Montenegro is sending the wrong signal to its partners in the European Union and NATO.
Nolan Book Chapter Details U.S. History of Child Separation
With Trump out of office, will people’s attention turn away from the border again? If so, how will separating children from their parents continue, under what legal guise?
Pardee School Alumna Discusses Importance of Independent Journalism in Ukraine
When the highly respected Kyiv Post was shuttered in late 2021, members of the editorial staff – including Pardee alumna Elina Kent – launched their own news site.
CSE Hosts Lecture on the Decline of Europe’s Center-Left Parties
From immigration concerns to the disconnection between politicians and constituents, Old Dominion University Professor Georg Menz outlines the recent poor electoral performance and membership of Europe’s center-left parties.
Malika Kounkourou (BA IR ’22) Shares Story of Field Research in Niger
“Being able to take what I have learned over the course of my studies at BU and apply it to pertinent situations in Niger makes my degree feel all the more worthwhile.”
Gallagher & Stiglitz Argue for Suspension of IMF Surcharges
IMF surcharges “worsen potential outcomes for both the borrowing country and its investors, with gains accruing to the IMF at the expense of both.”
Mako Discusses Iraqi Civil Society and Democratization at Brookings Roundtable
Professor Mako argues that civil society organizations – environmental groups, women’s groups, labor and student unions, etc. – played a major part in other democratization efforts in the region and they stand to play a similar role in Iraq.
Najam Interviewed on the Changing Face of Geopolitics
Dean Najam argues that modern geopolitics is driven not as much by spheres of influence but by balance of power politics. This implies that a larger number of major powers are more comfortable with shifting alliances rather than the emergence of permanent blocks.
Heine Quoted on Chinese Influence in Argentina and Latin America At Large
Argentine President Alberto Fernández’s visit to China raises a number of concerns in the U.S., and as Ambassador Heine points out, it will likely impact the country’s ongoing debt negotiations with the IMF.
RIP: Walter D. Connor (1942-2022)
Professor Walter D. Connor, a scholar who helped pioneer the interdisciplinary study of international relations at Boston University as an integral member of the original Center of International Relations, passed away on January 25, 2022.
Heine Discusses Return of Leftist Governments in Latin America
In his appearance on CGTN America‘s “The Heat,” Ambassador Heine speaks on the return of leftist leaders means for Latin America, how their elections were a response to the failings of right-wing leaders, and what the future holds under their leadership.
Heine Interviewed on Chilean President-elect Boric’s Cabinet Selections
Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric’s cabinet is composed of both veteran bureaucrats and young newcomers. How will they address the pressing issues facing the country?
Brulé Explores the Paradox of Gender Equality Laws in India
Professor Brulé leads a seminar outlining the findings of her latest book, which aims to explore how effective quotas are for women in government, explaining the relationship between political representation, backlash, and economic empowerment in India.
Fewsmith Offers Insights into Power Consolidation in Chinese Government
Professor Fewsmith notes that as corruption set in throughout the machinery of CCP rule, Xi chose to take advantage of this trend by launching a much-touted campaign against corruption whose real goal was to consolidate his own power.
Najam Elected Trustee of The Asia Foundation
Najam previously served on TAF’s Board from 2013-2020 and was re-elected for a third term by the Board of the Foundation. In his role, he will help guide the organization’s mission of improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia.