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…
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 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…
Ambassador Garčević hosts “What does Trump’s Return Mean for the Balkans?” Panel
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the fifth annual IEMS winter seminar on security and diplomacy centered on the Eastern Mediterranean at a time of geopolitical and economic grand realignment. The event is organized by the Institute of East Mediterranean Studies – Emmanuel College in partnership with…
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…
Trump’s Second Term: Garcević on Implications for the Balkans
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, provided insights into the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second presidential term on the Balkans across multiple media platforms. In the BBC Serbian Service article “What does Trump’s return mean for the Balkans?”, Garcević argued that the Balkans would likely only attract Trump’s…
Garcević Analyzes Trump’s Victory: Implications for the Balkans and Global Relations
Vesko Garcević analyzed Donald Trump’s presidential victory across multiple outlets, addressing implications for both the Balkans and international relations. While noting Trump’s NATO criticism, he emphasized that U.S. withdrawal remains ‘highly unlikely’ and stressed the EU must develop plans for increased autonomy and defense investment.
Vesko Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garčević, Director of the Center for the Study of Europe and Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, shared his views on Montenegro’s path to European Union membership. His analysis appeared in a Courthouse News Service article by Caine Burdeau, “In small Montenegro lies…
Garčević Weighs in on Balkan Security Amid US-Ukraine Relations
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, in conjunction with fellow experts, conducted a comprehensive analysis of Balkan security within the context of US-Ukraine relations. Projections indicated constrained US involvement, attributing it to domestic exigencies and evolving geopolitical focal points.
Garčević Explores the Rise of Far-Right Forces in Europe
Professor Garčević voiced concerns in a recent interview about the far-right victories in Europe, particularly Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. His analysis delves into the potential repercussions for the EU enlargement process, especially for Balkan countries aspiring to join.
Garčević Comments on Formation of New Montenegrin Government
Amb. Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, recently made a suite of appearances to comment on the current negotiation on the formation of a new Montenegrin government and the interference of third actors in Montenegrin internal affairs. On August 23, 2023, Garčević was quoted in…
Garčević Participates in Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forced Displacement
On July 27, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, participated in the Interdisciplinary Summer School on Forced Displacement held in Belgrade, Serbia. The school was organized by the BU Center on Forced Displacement and hosted by the faculty of Political Science at the University of Belgrade. Long before migration increased…
Garčević Panels Seminar on Religion and Geopolitics
On May 4, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, spoke at the seminar Religion and Geopolitics: Epiphany or Apocalypse?, which featured scholars, practitioners, and experts from Europe, the US, and Africa. The European Institute of Public Administration organized this training…
Garčević Discusses International Influences in the Balkans
In an interview with Al Jazeera Balkans, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, discussed Russia’s influence in the Balkans, the role of other external actors (the US and the European Union) in the region, and the political situation in Montenegro and Bosnia…
Garčević Discusses Russian Global Influence at West Point Security Seminar
Ambassador Garčević joined scholars and practitioners from Europe and the U.S. to discuss how Russia transforms its soft power into “sharp power,” examining the role of local political players, including the Orthodox Church, Russian or pro-Russian media outlets, economic footprint (energy projects), and defense cooperation with Serbia.
Hare Coedits Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation; Pardee Colleagues Contribute Chapters
Diplomacy is now a neglected global issue; this text seeks to not only identify current problems diplomacy is facing but also identify some practical options for reform and innovation.
Garčević Comments on Deteriorating Political and Security Situation in Western Balkans
According to Garčević, the EU’s response to insecurity in the Western Balkans speaks more about Brussels’ concern that instability in Ukraine may spill over to the Balkans than the Union’s genuine intention to reinvigorate EU integration of the region.
Garčević Discusses Russia-Ukraine War & Western “Escalation Paradox”
Are the Balkans vulnerable to Russian influence amidst its continued military campaign in Ukraine? How can Western powers keep the door open to negotiations with Russia while also providing Ukraine with aid? Ambassador Garčević explains.
Garčević Interviewed on NATO Crisis Management in Europe
Whether in Ukraine or Bosnia and Herzegovina, NATO is struggling to balance how to stay out of potential or ongoing conflicts even though the outcomes are deemed critical for NATO’s goals in Europe. Ambassador Garčević offers his thoughts on the situations in Ukraine and the Balkans.