Queen Elizabeth II, Her Legacy, & What’s Next for the British Monarchy
During this Beyond the Headlines, Boston University diplomacy, history, and global affairs scholars and practitioners explored how the late Queen reinforced the monarchy within Britain, how she shaped public perception of the monarchy, the role she played in colonial governance and decolonization, and much more.
Pardee School Partners with State Department on Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience
Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in the Summer of 2021, they have rolled back two decades of progress in women’s rights as well as access to work and education. This public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of State and Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies aims to tackle these setbacks.
Gallagher & Kozul-Wright Discuss New Book and Future of Global Economics
In drawing parallels to the original “Bretton Woods moment,” Gallagher argues that the world finds itself “at the 1944 point;” we are in the midst of a proxy war, and due to the increasingly globalized nature of the global economic system the world is reeling from one financial crisis after another. As Gallagher argues, “we already made our mistake in 2008. The time to act is now.”
Garčević Comments on Appointment of New U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro
While individual appointments don’t change the U.S. policy towards the region, Ambassador Garčević argues it is excellent news to have a professional diplomat who knows the Balkans very well, especially since this is the first time since 2008 that Washington will appoint an experienced regional expert as its top diplomat in Montenegro.
Najam Discusses U.S.-Pakistan Relations at International American Studies Conference
“Before we can ever see a shift in U.S.-Pakistan relations we will first have to see a shift in how we think about (imagine) U.S.-Pakistan relations.”
Stern Attends White House Summit on Countering Hate Crimes
President Biden hosted the Summit at the White House to address the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, highlight the response of the Biden-Harris Administration and communities nationwide to these dangers, and put forward a shared, bipartisan vision for a more united America.
Garčević Argues for Early Elections to End Montenegro’s Political Stalemate
“The Montenegrin political riddle rests on the fact that the majority of the citizens want their country integrated into the European Union and Euro-Atlantic structures, but the votes of that majority are scattered over several political entities that do not want to cooperate with each other.”
Heine Joins Webinar on Active Non-Alignment Doctrine
Ambassador Heine elaborated on the origins and evolution of the Active Non-Alignment doctrine for Latin America, why it has resonated so much, as well as how the Ukraine war has given new impetus to Non-Alignment globally.
Heine Discusses Economic Impacts of Chile’s Constitutional Vote
Ambassador Heine conveyed that, although the fundamentals of the Chilean economy are sound, it is going through a bad moment with projections indicating it may have negative growth in 2023.
Hare Recounts His Experience Working with Queen Elizabeth II
Ambassador Hare recalls Queen Elizabeth’s deep global knowledge, her impact on his life and the United Kingdom at large, and even how his connections to the royal family extended to how he and his wife met.
Heine Outlines Shortcomings of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
“By altering established rules for lists of candidates for political parties and making them available to diverse groups of independents who answer to no one, the National Congress opened the doors to this disaster that was the Constitutional Convention.”
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Russian and Western Intelligence Services
Professor Lukes outlines the rise of espionage in Russia and the counterbalance from the West that followed, including stories of U.S. intelligence offices.
Greenacre Explores Regulatory Challenges Presented by Mobile Money
“Banking has existed for at least 800 years…By contrast, mobile money emerged in 2004, creating a range of risks to users and surrounding economies that we are only just starting to understand and requiring new regulatory tools.”
Heine Discusses New Book & Rise of China in GDP Center Q&A
The “Chinese miracle” has led China to grow at an annual average of 10 percent for 30 consecutive years, becoming the world´s number one manufacturing and exporting power. Ambassador Heine offers insights on this growth, which he explores fully in his latest book.
Heine Outlines Failures of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
“In twisting rules designed for political parties in order to favour independents who are accountable to no one, the Chilean Congress opened the door for the ‘disaster in the making’ that was Chile’s Constitutional Convention.”
Chehabi Awarded AIS Senior Mentorship Award
At the Association for Iranian Studies’ Thirteenth Biennial Iranian Studies Conference, Professor Chehabi was awarded the first Senior Mentorship Award in recognition of his contributions to the field.
Mehrling Debates Rise of “Bretton Woods 3.0” and Future of the Dollar
While Zoltan Pozar argues that the global financial system is more and more fractured, Mehrling – drawing on the findings of his forthcoming book – argues that the United States dollar remains a unifying element of global economics despite current crises.
Get to Know New Pardee School Dean Scott Taylor
The Pardee School sat down and spoke with Dean Scott Taylor to get a better sense of who he is, what motivates him and his work, as well as what his vision is for the future of the school.
ASC NEH Ajami Literature Project Develops New Resources
The ASC project – “Ajami Literacy and the Expansion of Literacy and Islam: The Case of West Africa” – is the first systematic comparative approach to several major African languages written in Ajami.
Pardee School Hosts 2022 Welcome Back for Students
The event provided Pardee School students the opportunity to get to know their faculty mentors in an informal setting. Students also learned more about the school’s affiliated centers and institutes, offerings from Student Affairs and Services, as well as student-led organizations.