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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 Zelensky, 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

Lori Shares Biggest Lesson Learned During COVID-19

in In the Media, Videos

“[The COVID-19 pandemic] shows that some of the institutional designs that we assume lead to good policy outcomes don’t always.”

Tagged: 2021, Authoritarianism, BU Today, COVID-19, Democracy, noora lori

Santarelli Discusses Equitable COVID Vaccine Distribution

in Student News

“It is up to wealthy countries to ‘leave no one behind’ and promote a sustainable and inclusive COVID-19 recovery.”

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, COVID-19, Multilateralism, student spotlight

Beatty Draft’s Opening of Biden’s Inaugural Address for BU Community Blog

in Student News

Beatty (Pardee MA ’21) emphasized the importance of unification as well as the momentous challenges facing the incoming administration. 

Tagged: 2021, BU Today, Inauguration, President Joe Biden

Chehabi Discusses Isaac Asimov’s Novels in BU Today

in In the Media

“I cannot help noticing the parallels between my here and now and the bifurcated society depicted in Asimov’s two dystopian novels.”

Tagged: 2020, BU Today, coronavirus, COVID-19, Faculty News, Houchang Chehabi

Pardee School International Students Featured in BU Today

in Student News

Joaquin Martinez Alban (Pardee ’23), Ahmad Azari (Pardee ’21), and Alexander Beatty (Pardee ’21) share the challenges they’ve faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tagged: 2020, BU Today, Foreign Students, Pardee School of Global Studies, students

Storella Publishes Op-Ed on Israel-UAE Normalization Pact

in In the Media

Ambassador Storella outlines the winners and losers in the normalization pact in BU Today.

Tagged: 2020, BU Today, israel, Mark Storella, Middle East, UAE

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