Cole Hecker (BA IR ’26) Brings Fieldwork to Life in Zambia’s Copper Belt
During the 2026 spring break, Cole Hecker (BA IR ’26), traveled to Zambia to conduct original field research on critical mineral supply chains and international partnerships. The trip capped a year‑long directed study under Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and former US Ambassador to Zambia, Mark Storella, and combined academic research with on‑the‑ground engagement…
Najam Publishes New Book Chapters on Sustainable Development
Dr. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, has recently contributed two chapters in a new book, From Fragility to Resilience: Enhancing Sustainable Development. The book was edited by Uzma Tariq Haroon, Sarah Siddiq Aneel, and Tatyana Hanif and published by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). Najam’s chapters,…
New Book Celebrates the Ongoing Impact of Houchang Chehabi
As 2025 was coming to a close, Harvard University Press released a new book that celebrates the work of Houchang E. Chehabi, Professor Emeritus of International Relations and History, titled The Making of Iranian Modernity: Studies in Honor of Houchang E. Chehabi, edited by Roham Alvandi, Afshin Marashi, and David Motadel. Affectionately known as “Houchang”,…
Gilman Grant Unlocks New Research for Graduate Students
From Europe and Africa, three graduate students from the Pardee School for Global Studies were given the chance to travel and conduct their research across seas, thanks to the Gilman Grant. Established through the generous support of Lynda Gilman, the grant empowers graduate students to pursue self-directed research for their MA Papers and Capstone projects. …
Garčević Publishes New Book on Montenegro-Serbia Relations
Professor Vesko Garčević of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has published a new book examining the relationship between Montenegro and Serbia. The book, “Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?”, co-authored with Kenneth Morrison, presents the first comprehensive analysis of these two Balkan nations’ relationship from the late 1980s to…