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Lukes & Schilde Interviewed on the Future of Russia & Ukraine After a Year of War

in In the Media

If peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are not being considered, how long can this fighting go on, realistically? And what will the world look like when it’s over? Professors Lukes and Schilde offer their insights.

Tagged: 2023, BU Today, European Union, Igor Lukes, Interview, kaija schilde, Russia, Ukraine, United States, War

Garčević, Hare, and Woodward Comment on Release of Brittney Griner

in In the Media

Did President Biden make the right call in exchanging imprisoned American basketball star Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout? Three Pardee School offer their thoughts.

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, diplomacy, John Woodward, Paul Hare, Russia, United States, Vesko Garcevic

Weinstein Outlines Changing Priorities for U.S. National Security

in In the Media

“While the best defense is a strong offense, our strategic tunnel vision is clouding our thinking on what it means to keep America safe. While adequately resourcing the US military is important, it isn’t the only requirement in our collective security.”

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, Equality, Jack Weinstein, Military, Military Spending, national security, POV, US National Security

Lukes Interviewed on the Passing of Mikhail Gorbachev

in In the Media

In his discussion with “BU Today,” Professor Lukes discussed Gorbachev’s role in normalizing USSR-United States relations, the differences between him and Vladimir Putin, and how Russia under Gorbachev differs from today. 

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, Igor Lukes, Mikhail Gorbachev, Russia, soviet union, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Fewsmith and Ye Interviewed on Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan

in In the Media

What will be the fallout of House Speaker Pelosi’s controversial visit to China-claimed Taiwan? Professors Fewsmith and Ye agree that the visit will put the U.S. in a precarious position and strain an already complicated relationship with China.

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, China, Geopolitics, Interview, Joseph Fewsmith, Min Ye, Taiwan, United States

Grimes Comments on the Assassination and Legacy of Shinzo Abe

in In the Media

Professor Grimes analyzes the late prime minister Shinzo Abe’s legacy and the implications of his murder for Japan. According to him, there will likely be no change in the course of the country after the former prime minister’s assassination

Tagged: 2022, Assassination, BU Today, Global Politics, Interview, Japan, shinzo abe, William Grimes

Shifrinson Discusses How Close the World is to World War III

in In the Media

While Shifrinson admitted that the world is closer to WWIII than in December 2021, he said we are still a number of steps away from a conflict akin to the first two world wars.

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, Joshua Shifrinson, Podcast, Russia, Ukraine, War

Garčević & Storella React to Zelensky’s Speech Before Congress

in In the Media

Ambassadors Garčević and Storella offer insight into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address before Congress and how the U.S. might alter support for Ukraine.

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, Mark Storella, President Joe Biden, Russia, sanctions, Ukraine, Vesko Garcevic, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, War

Lukes and Ye Offer Insight into Future U.S. Relations with China and Russia

in In the Media

Professors Lukes and Ye provide insight into the United States’ relationship with China and Russia in 2022, whether relations will improve or deteriorate, as well as opportunities for cooperation.

Tagged: 2022, BU Today, China, Foreign Policy, Igor Lukes, international relations, Min Ye, Russia, United States

Fewsmith and Shifrinson Comment on U.S. Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

in In the Media

The two Pardee School professors offer insights on the justification for the U.S. boycott, how it might impact China’s human rights policies, and what more can be done to assist the victims of China’s abuses. 

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, China, Joseph Fewsmith, Joshua Shifrinson, Olympics, US-China

Gallagher and Ma Offer Insight on U.S. and China Climate Change Promises

in In the Media

“If [the United States and China] could set aside their differences and explore frameworks of substantial cooperation, they could provide a sizable boost to global climate efforts.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, China, Climate Change, Environment, Kevin Gallagher, United States

Storella Argues for Broader Diplomatic Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific

in In the Media

“U.S. multilateral cooperation need not – and should not – be one-size-fits-all. Instead of building new islands, Washington can build new partnerships.”

Tagged: 2021, Australia, BU Today, diplomacy, Indo-Pacific, Mark Storella, United Kingdom, United States

Pardee School Faculty Reflect on How 9/11 Changed the World

in Faculty News, In the Media

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.

Tagged: 2021, 9/11, Adil Najam, Afghanistan, BU Today, Jack Weinstein, Jessica Stern, Joseph Wippl, kaija schilde, Middle East, September 11, war on terror

Bacevich Interviewed for Premier Question of the Week Podcast

in In the Media

Pardee School Professor emeritus Andrew Bacevich discusses the state of American security 20 years after 9/11 and President Biden’s decision to pull troops from Afghanistan.

Tagged: 2021, 9/11, Afghanistan, Andrew Bacevich, BU Today, Cold War, Podcast, terrorism, U.S. Foreign Policy

Storella Breaks Down Differences Between Vietnam & Afghanistan Withdrawals

in In the Media

“Our friends and allies—and our competitors—will not be focused on how badly the United States damaged itself in Afghanistan. They will look for signals that the United States is now prepared to focus on its most important strategic interests and do so in a concerted and competent way.”

Tagged: 2021, Afghanistan, BU Today, diplomacy, Mark Storella, Vietnam

Storella Publishes Article on Kenneth David Kaunda

in In the Media

“He was a remarkable leader, the last surviving lion of African independence, and—despite some serious lapses—an example of political courage from whom leaders around the world can still learn.”

Tagged: 2021, Africa, BU Today, diplomacy, East Africa, Mark Storella, Op-Ed, Zambia

Weinstein Publishes Op-Ed on Threat of Disinformation in U.S.

in In the Media

“If allegiance to a political party comes before maintaining and repairing our democracy, then we are allowing this nation to crumble before our very eyes.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, Democracy, disinformation, Jack Weinstein, US Election, US National Security

Weinstein Interviewed on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

in In the Media

“The real threat to America is not Afghanistan. China is the real threat. Until you can extricate yourself, you can’t put the resources into the real threat.”

Tagged: 2021, Afghanistan, BU Today, China, Jack Weinstein, President Joe Biden

Nolan’s Class on Deportation Featured in BU Today

in In the Media

“I want them to question the notion of the United States as a ‘nation of immigrants’…after we have deported over 56 million people since the beginning of the 20th century.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, Deportation, Latin America, Rachel Nolan

Pardee Student Publishes Op-Ed on Anti-Asian Discrimination

in Student News

“Only by eliminating misinformation and prejudice against APPI communities can those communities regain their security, dignity, and freedom.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, Op-Ed, Racism

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