Najam Discusses Muslim World Reaction to Jerusalem Attacks
Dean Adil Najam highlighted the growing anger and frustration on the ‘Muslim Street’ not only about the reaction from the ‘West’ but also from the so-called ‘Muslim World.’
Najam Discusses American Withdrawal From Afghanistan
If the U.S. is able to withdrawal troops by September 11, it will certainly be historic; however, there will be a lot of difficult discussions in Washington, D.C. and Kabul between now and then.
Najam Interviewed on Climate Change After COVID-19
“If we restrict the space of nature, if we restrict the space of biodiversity, then nature will hit back…there is no human health without ecological health.”
Najam Chairs Panel on British Diplomacy in Pakistan
Experts discussed the development of British diplomatic efforts in Pakistan from 1947 through the “War on Terror,” as chronicled in Ian Talbot’s new book.
Najam Speaks at MENA Universities Summit 2021
What are the current educational models in the MENA region? How might liberal arts work in the context of the MENA region? Dean Najam joined fellow scholars to address these questions.
Najam Discusses Faith Amid COVID-19 on WBUR
As we enter a second holy season in a pandemic, Dean Najam discusses how communities of faith have tried to maintain a sense of community despite COVID-19.
Najam Joins Panel on Climate Change & Human Development
Dean Najam emphasized the importance of differentiating national and global impacts on the environment, measuring the global impact of climate change, and how this can play into crafting effective environmental policy.
Najam Quoted on MA Least Developed Countries Fund Bill
“The bill, and addressing climate change in general, is a matter of ‘moral responsibility, not foreign aid’…[and] it addresses shared responsibility.”
Najam Appointed Fellow at Tellus Institute
Dean Najam joins the the Institute whose mission is to bring scientific rigor and systemic vision to critical environmental and social issues.
Najam Speaks at Event on MA Climate Change Bill
The Least Developed Countries (LDC) Fund bill allows local climate action in Massachusetts to link directly with global impact.
Najam Discusses Iran Nuclear Deal with 92 News
While the IAEA agreement is a step in the right direction, Najam was quick to note it does not mark a breakthrough in US-Iran relations.
Najam Interviewed by VOA Radio on Trump Impeachment
“The real ‘trial’ of what happened on January 6 will continue in the public imagination for a long time to come.”
Najam Discusses Post-Pandemic South Asia at Atlantic Council
Dean Najam noted the lessons he learned from “The World After Coronavirus,” the turbulent state of global politics pre-COVID-19, and how the pandemic is going to shape political realities in Pakistan.
Najam Speaks at 2021 Polymath Festival
Dean Najam discussed the importance of interdisciplinarity in global leadership and how the Pardee School is an “experiment in leadership, both global and interdisciplinary.”
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on Myanmar Coup
While there is little the U.S. President can do to resolve the situation in Myanmar, Dean Najam argues that President Biden must take a strong principled stance on the issues that define this crisis.
Najam Keynotes Global Negotiation Conference
Dean Najam argued for a “global social contract” rooted in truly global norms and deeply global values.
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on Biden’s Inauguration Speech
“The most important international message Biden can deliver is one of domestic healing.”
Najam Discusses Capitol Siege with International Media
Dean Najam called out the ever growing divide between political ideologies and the seemingly broken political environment in the U.S., which he has previously referred to as “The Angst of America.”
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on “The World After Coronavirus” Series
In hosting #WorldAfterCorona, Dean Najam learned many things. Most importantly, he learned there is no “going back to normal.”
Najam Discusses “The Year of COVID” on DawnNews
In 2021, Dean Najam claims the “Big State” is out, and the “competent state” is in.