Najam Discusses Significance of Ayman Al Zawahiri’s Killing
Professor Najam argues that the killing of Ayman Al Zawahiri signifies a clear message that even if the U.S. has left Afghanistan, the “War on Terror” continues and is considered “unfinished business.”
Najam Speaks to the UN General Assembly on “Living Indus”
The Indus has cultivated civilization and prosperity for more than 5,000 years; however, due to climate change, Professor Najam says we cannot be sure that we will be able to maintain the health of this great river for even 100 more years.
Najam Moderates High-Level UN ECOSOC Discussion on SDGs
In leading the discussion with leading academic and policy leaders working on the SDGs, Professor Najam notes that “the most important determinants of what the global tomorrow may hold is the actions we take, or not take, today.”
Najam Discusses President Biden’s Middle East Visit
“Awkward as the visit will be for Mr. Biden, it is important that he has undertaken it. It is better to have the difficult conversations than not to have them at all.”
Najam Interviewed on First Images from James Webb Telescope
Professor Najam says not only are some of the most exciting questions about the beginning of life now closer to being answered, but questions about the future of life that we have not even imagined yet will now begin coming into focus.
Garčević and Najam Participate in 15th Summer School for Young Diplomats
Professors Garčević and Najam joined 47 young diplomats from 32 countries as well as 35 lecturers from Europe and the United States to discuss complex issues of contemporary international affairs such as the war in Ukraine, NATO expansion, and global climate change.
Gallagher Named Interim Dean of the Pardee School
On July 1, 2022, Professor Adil Najam, will step down after eight years as the Inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, and Professor Kevin Gallagher will assume the temporary charge of Dean Ad Interim until a new Dean is appointed, which is expected to be by September 2022.
RIP: Frederick S. Pardee (1932-2022)
Frederick S. Pardee, the visionary founding inspiration and benefactor of the Pardee School of Global Studies and before that the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future passed away in Los Angeles on June 27, 2022.
Najam Discusses Lessons Learned from Climate Crisis and COVID-19
Dean Najam discusses his longstanding proclamation that the world is living in the “Age of Adaptation,” how the change in climate diplomacy requires a focus on development and the impacts of climate change, and the failures of multilateralism in addressing the climate and COVID crises.
Hefner and Storella Appointed New Directors of Asia and Africa Centers
Professors Robert Hefner and Mark Storella both bring important leadership experience and a passion for the regions they work in; in these roles, they will continue the tradition of Asia and Africa-focused scholarship and Boston University and further enhance the great reputations that both of these Centers enjoy.
Najam Speaks to Stockholm+50 Planning Group
Dean Najam argues that the delegates at the 50th-anniversary conference will be judged by the promises made in international environmental governance in the last 50 years, especially those that relate to environmental justice as exemplified in concepts such as the polluter pays principles.
Najam Speaks to WWF Leadership on World Affairs and Conservation
Dean Najam argues that maintaining a focus on the great global challenges of our times, such as sustainable development and conservation, is even more important when these ideas are begin challenged by other geopolitical forces.
Najam Discusses Necessity of Bringing Current Events Into Classroom Discussions
While there is care that needs to be exercised in creating a safe space for difficult conversations to be had in the classroom, Dean Najam argued that it is part of our teaching responsibility to enable these conversations to happen in a manner that is civil and conceptually robust.
“Adil Najam Prize” Established to Encourage Public Scholarship at Pardee School
The Adil Najam Prize and Fellowship for Advancing the Public Understanding of Global Affairs is to be awarded annually at the Pardee School Convocation to a faculty member for excellence as a global public scholar and for advancing the public understanding of any international policy issue of major importance in world affairs.
Najam Explores Impact of Climate Change on the Practice of International Relations
As Dean Najam argued at CFRs College and University Educators Workshop, climate change has moved from the periphery to the center of international relations and foreign policy study in the span of just 25 years.
Najam Interviewed on Political Turmoil in Pakistan
Dean Najam argued that the divided country desperately needs a narrative of healing; however, none seems to be available at this time.
CLAS Hosts Lecture by Juan Carlos Pinzón, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S.
In commemoration of the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the U.S., Ambassador Pinzón spoke about the history of the countries’ binational relationship, their partnership, and the political challenges that both countries face.
Najam Comments on the Future of Philanthropy Among Pakistanis
Dean Najam finds that the older diaspora tend to have direct connections to these people and give to them rather than donate through organizations; however, younger generations tend to favor institutional giving.
Najam Discusses Fallout of Imran Khan’s Ousting
“A country where the many wounds of division were already deep and deeply felt has now become even more divided with new lines of polarizations having emerged.”
Najam Discusses Future of Politics in Pakistan
Dean Najam argues that April 9, 2022, in Pakistan – the day in which Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote – is akin to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in the United States in that it signifies a fundamental sea change in political conduct and the impacts are going to be pervasive and long-term.