Beyond the Headlines: Tech Billionaires, Governance, and the Risks of Private Power
On February 14, 2025, Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a panel discussion as part of its Beyond the Headlines series, examining the growing role of tech industry leaders in government operations. Moderated by Dean Scott Taylor, the panel featured Dr. Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies…
Pardee School Hosts Two ‘Beyond the Headlines’ Events in September
The Pardee School hosted two “Beyond the Headlines” events in September. The first examined the global impact of the U.S. presidential election between Trump and Harris, while the second analyzed Venezuela’s contentious elections and their aftermath.
Pardee School Faculty Explore Trends in Global Democracy and Democratic Decline
In recent years, global patterns have emerged that threaten to undermine democracy – election denialism, the emergence of nationalist regimes, and the removal of democratically elected governments to name a few. A panel of Pardee School professors commented on these trends in their regions of study as well as the implications for global democracy.
Queen Elizabeth II, Her Legacy, & What’s Next for the British Monarchy
During this Beyond the Headlines, Boston University diplomacy, history, and global affairs scholars and practitioners explored how the late Queen reinforced the monarchy within Britain, how she shaped public perception of the monarchy, the role she played in colonial governance and decolonization, and much more.
Diplomats and IR Experts Discuss Prospect of a Second Cold War
During the “Beyond the Headlines” event, David Malone – Rector of UN University and Under-Secretary-General of the UN – Professor Min Ye, and Ambassador Jorge Heine discuss UN Security Council structure, expansion, and reform as well as what factors might lead to a second Cold War.
International Affairs and Public Health Experts Explore Efficacy of Vaccine Diplomacy
Pardee School professors Kevin Gallagher and Mark Storella were joined by Nahid Bhadelia, founding director of BU’s CEID and Associate Director at BU’s NEIDL, to discuss the efficacy of vaccine diplomacy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons and Insights Gleaned 20 Years After 9/11
During this special Alumni Weekend edition of Beyond the Headlines, our panel of experts discuss how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed the world, the motivations behind the global war on terror, and the lessons that can be learned from the longest war in United States history.
BtH: Transnationalism and Health in Asia
The discussion, which explored how public health programs and medical services have become increasingly global, was co-hosted by the Center for the Study of Asia.
Beyond the Headlines: Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.
BtH: Politics of Development Research in the McCarthy Era
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the impact of the McCarthy era on the politics of development research.
Yanomami Discuss Grassroots Leadership in the Amazon
The Pardee School hosted members of the Yanomami, a linguistic family of approximately 30,000 people in Brazil and Venezuela.
BtH: How Rwanda’s Youth Impacts Social Institutions
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the youth bulge in Rwanda and youth involvement in the country’s institutions.
BtH: After the Chinese Communist Party Congress
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the recent 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
BtH: What Now for U.S. Global Climate Policy?
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the future of U.S. global climate policy following the country’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.
BtH: Puerto Rico Facing Debt and Disaster
The Beyond the Headlines, or BtH, series continued with a discussion on the destruction in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
BtH: Is Resolution Possible in Jammu and Kashmir?
The Beyond the Headlines, or BtH, series continued with a discussion on whether a resolution is possible to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
BtH: The United States, China and the Two Koreas
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the current tensions on the Korean peninsula.
BtH: Cuban Diplomat Speaks at Pardee School
Miguel Fraga, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba spoke on the past, present and future of U.S.-Cuba relations.
BtH: Elections in France, the United Kingdom and Germany
Professors Erik Goldstein, William Keylor and Joseph Wippl discussed how the upcoming elections across Europe will impact the United States.
BtH: Global Health, Global Politics and Global Security
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a conversation on the interconnectedness of global health, global politics and global security.