Garčević Weighs EU Enlargement Prospects Following Western Balkans Summit
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was invited by Al Jazeera Media Network/the Arab Network to comment on the EU–Western Balkans Summit held in Tivat, Montenegro, on June 5, as well as the European Union’s approach to enlargement. Prior to the summit, France and Germany presented a…
Garčević Analyzes Shifting U.S. Policy Toward the Western Balkans in BBC Feature
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was recently featured in an article titled, Said Aloud what was whispered: Washington’s Messages to the Western Balkans, published by BBC News in Serbian on May 25. The article examines the shifts of the U.S. policy towards the region as outlined…
Garčević on Why Diplomacy Still Matters for Small States
The second panel discussion on the role of diplomacy in global affairs today, “A World in Flux: Does Diplomacy Matter?”, held April 21 at Emmanuel College, brought together former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname, Niermala Badrising; Croatian Ambassador to the United States Pjer Šimunović and Vesko Garčević, Pardee Professor of the…
Erosion of Trust puts Diplomacy under Siege, Say Pardee Professors Garcevic and Storella
In a panel discussion on “The End of Diplomacy? Multilateralism under Siege,” held March 26 at Emmanuel College, Ambassadors Riyad Insanally; Mark Storella, Pardee Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy; and Vesko Garčević, Pardee Professor of the Practice of International Relations; agreed that the current state of global affairs can be characterized as a geopolitical…
Garčević Weighs In on KFOR Drawdown Talk and Evolving U.S.–EU Relations
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was featured in an article “Talk of KFOR Drawdown Reveals a Changing US Approach to the Balkans,” published by European Western Balkans on March 21. The article examines the possibility of the United States reducing its troop presence in Kosovo. Although…
Garcveic Underscores Worldwide Risks of the Iran War
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was featured on Newsmax Balkans’ foreign policy talk show Sinteza to share his views on how the ongoing war in Iran could affect support for U.S. President Donald Trump. His remarks were part of a broader discussion on the global implications…
Garčević Speaks to NATO Political Committee
On Monday, March 9th, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was invited by the Political Affairs and Security Policy Division at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to address the NATO Political Committee. The 75-minute briefing included a presentation on the current state of play in the Balkans, followed…
Garčević Analyzes Shifting Power in the Balkans
Upon the invitation of the Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services (ALLIES), the largest undergraduate international relations program at Tufts University, and the Tufts Slavic and Eastern European Association, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, delivered a guest lecture on March 3 about the current…
Garčević Unpacks Bosnia and Herzegovina at Harvard’s Davis Center
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, participated in the panel discussion titled 30 Years Since the Dayton Peace Agreement: What’s Next for Bosnia and Herzegovina?, held on February 17 at Harvard University’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. The event featured Professor Damir Kapidžić, University of Sarajevo;…
Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN Small States and Think Tanks in NYC
At the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, students are given opportunities to meet, connect, and learn about how people, communities, and organizations are working to advance human progress. From January 13 and 16, 2026, a group of 16 International Relations graduate students traveled to New York City to visit the United Nations (UN),…
Garčević on What Kosovo Risks Without Proper Lobbying
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was featured in both an article titled Kosovo Has Not Had a Registered Lobbying Contract in the U.S. for Almost Two Years and the Albanian-language political analysis program, Exposé, titled Who speaks for Kosovo’s interests in America? for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty…
Garčević Comments on the Current State of US Diplomacy and the Balkans
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was recently featured in “Waiting for American Ambassadors: Is the Balkans a Cause for Concern,” published by BBC News in Serbian on February 2. The article examines the challenges currently facing U.S. diplomacy, including the fact that in early 2026 there were around 80 ambassadorial vacancies awaiting…
Garčević Comments on Greenland’s Role in Larger U.S.–EU Tensions
In an interview for N1 TV, broadcast on January 20, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was asked to comment on current developments in global affairs, President Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland, U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and Serbia’s relations with the United States. Garčević highlighted two points…
Amb. Garčević on Montenegro-Serbia Relations in Book Talk Panel
The Faculty of Political Sciences at the University of Montenegro hosted Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, for a book talk on December 18 in Podgorica, Montenegro. Together with Professor Ivan Videnović of the University of Belgrade, Professor Oliver Komar of the…
Ambassador Garčević on Peace Talks and Ukraine for TRT World
In an interview with TRT World, broadcast on December 8, 2025, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, discussed the outcomes of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meetings with UK, French, and German leaders in London earlier that day. During the conversation, Ambassador Garčević emphasized…
Ambassador Garčević on EU Enlargement in Interview for Montenegrin TV Nova M
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, commented on the European Union enlargement process, developments in the Balkans, and EU–US relations in an interview for Montenegrin TV Nova M, part of the Balkans TV Network Nova. The interview was broadcast…
Ambassador Garčević Covers Global Affairs in the Eastern Mediterranean in Panel and Workshop
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in a workshop-conference on security in the Eastern Mediterranean titled Recalibrating the Geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean in the 21st Century. The two-day event, held on November 28–29, brought together academics, diplomats, and practitioners for…
PardeeWorks: Careers in Multilateral Organizations – Alumni Virtual Panel
This article is written by Dean’s Ambassador Elise Choi (BA IR ’26). On November 7, 2025, Pardee Career Services, through the Pardee Works series, hosted an engaging virtual conversation highlighting career pathways within multilateral organizations and the United Nations system. Moderated by Ambassador (ret.) Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy,…
Garčević’s Perspectives on the Biden-Xi Summit and Global Relations
In a recent interview, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of International Relations, shared invaluable insights on the Biden-Xi Summit. Analyzing the nuanced discussions, he characterized the meeting as a positive stride in global diplomacy. The interview, broadcast on November 21, explored key takeaways, offering a comprehensive perspective.
Garčević on Kyiv’s EU Moment
Professor Garčević, featured on TRT World, analyzed the historic EU foreign affairs ministers’ meeting in Kyiv on October 2nd. He discussed its significance as the first-ever meeting beyond the EU borders, emphasizing support for Ukraine and the challenges facing the region’s geopolitics.