Gallagher Coauthors Article on Chinese Energy Finance
Professor Gallagher and fellow researchers deploy novel data to perform the first econometric analysis to examine the determinants of Chinese overseas financing for electric power plants.
Heine Discusses India’s Growth and Global Influence
Ambassador Heine underscores India’s institutional advantages as well as the fact that the country has not been able to capitalize on them as much as it could in its foreign policy.
Pardee Alumni Appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
As the most senior civil servant in Scotland and head of the civil service supporting the Scottish Government, the Permanent Secretary is the principal policy adviser to the First Minister and Secretary to the Scottish Cabinet.
Stern Outlines Research on Strategies to Prevent Political Violence
“Perhaps surprisingly, the most effective strategies don’t involve persuasion or debate. Sometimes compassion, empathy, and connection can convert someone who is on the precipice of violence.”
Najam Discusses Youth in Pakistan and Drivers of Youth Empowerment
Dean Najam talks about the youth in Pakistan, their ambitions and dreams, their immense potential, and the human development challenges that keep holding them back.
Menchik Argues for Global, Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Solution
“While the process of science and the products it yields are noble, science for outrageous profit that costs people their lives is not noble. That is why I can no longer in good conscience be part of Moderna’s trials.”
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 Named to NRC-USA Board
“NRC is the gold standard for humanitarian assistance and I am delighted to be joining the distinguished members of the NRC-USA board to help support the organization’s work on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.”