Najam Comments on Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
The escalating tensions between China and the U.S. have in some ways come faster than expected and have left the entire region on edge about what the fallout might be for countries in Asia in particular.
Najam Shares His Memories of 9/11 on “Radio Boston“
Dean Najam described his memories of watching the attacks unfold on September 11, 2001, and pointed to its continued relevance in conversations of international affairs.
Pardee School Faculty Reflect on How 9/11 Changed the World
Professors Najam, Schilde, Stern, Weinstein, and Wippl reflect on how the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States reshaped our lives over the last 20 years.
Najam Discusses Evolving Situation in Afghanistan & Taliban Governance
After sweeping across and taking over Afghanistan, Dean Najam says the Taliban are bound to face the same type of governance challenges that Afghan leaders over the past 40 years have faced.
Najam to Step Down as Pardee School Dean at End of Academic Year
Dean Najam will leave his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year, or as soon as a successor is identified. Following a sabbatical, he plans to return to the faculty of the Pardee School and to his scholarship in international development, climate change, and global public policy.
Najam Comments on Situation in Afghanistan with International Media
As dramatic as the events have been, Dean Najam says we should not consider the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul the end of the story; their true intent will be proven in their actions.
Najam Comments on the Urgency of Climate Action
According to Dean Najam, the IPCC has been warning of the same thing in a number of its recent reports. What’s clear in its latest report is that the world needs more action on climate change, not just more science.
Najam Interviewed on Politics of Olympic Performance
Dean Najam explains how the Olympics have become an important avenue for global prestige, especially for smaller or poorer countries.
Najam Discusses Power Vacuum in Afghanistan
When asked if Pakistan might be able to influence the balance of power in Afghanistan following a U.S. departure, Dean Najam adamantly said it could not.
Pardee School Faculty Speak During Young Diplomats Summer School
Professor Goldstein and Dean Najam joined fellow diplomats, professors, scientists, prominent public figures, experts, and many more as they presented to young diplomats, future leaders, and decision makers.
Pardee School Partners with UNITAR on Science Diplomacy Executive Training
Professors Garčević, Erik Goldstein, Hare, Najam, Selin, Storella, and Weinstein took part in UNITAR’s Executive Summer Programme on Innovations in Science Diplomacy, which aims to triangulate education, research and leadership.
Najam Discusses Accelerated Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Afghanistan
“We should brace ourselves for much more violence in the coming months, as the final settlements is likely to be determined through conflict rather than negotiations.”
Najam Discusses Lessons & Opportunities of COVID
In his remarks, Najam commented on the lack of a multilateral response during the pandemic, the environmental impacts of COVID-19, as well as what the post-COVID future might look like.
Najam Interviewed on U.S. Exit from Afghanistan
Dean Najam suggests that an increase in anarchy and chaos is almost guaranteed because the U.S. is leaving Afghanistan without resolving the balance of power issue.
Najam Discusses Islamophobia on Dawn News
“looking at such attacks as isolated cases was never really justified and we will need societal responses that focus not only on law enforcement but also on hate narratives.”
Nahid Bhadelia Joins Pardee School Faculty
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia will head the newly established Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID), be an associate director at BU’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL), and join the Pardee School faculty through a joint appointment.
Najam Discusses Israel-Palestine Conflict with International Media
Najam highlighted the need for a long term resolution to the “festering problem” that is continued conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Najam Discusses U.S.-Pakistan Relations
In light of high level talks between U.S. and Pakistani National Security Advisors, Dean Najam discusses the long history of transactional relations between the two countries and his hope for change.
Roldán-Figueroa Named Director of Center for Latin American Studies
Dr. Rady Roldán-Figueroa, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity at Boston University, will follow Professor Adela Pineda as the Director of CLAS.
Najam Comments on Post-Pandemic World
“The period of time that corresponds to this pandemic and the years to come is that of a world that is trying to be born. And we know that births are always painful.”