Heine Interviewed on China in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Truce
In an appearance on WION, a leading Indian news publication,” Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, discusses Chinese foreign policy and the peace brokered between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Heine explored the…
Heine Comments on Chinese Foreign Policy and Global Impact
Ambassador Heine joined a panel of global experts to discuss how recent remarks by the Chinese Foreign Minister were received in the Global South and how China’s foreign policy may impact global economics.
Pardee School Faculty Discuss China’s Global Impact During “Research on Tap” Event
This “Research on Tap” convened BU faculty and researchers from across schools and disciplines. Through a series of individual presentations on a wide range of topics, the suite of experts expanded BU’s reservoir of knowledge on China and helped inform research and teaching on China at global and local dimensions.
Gallagher Comments on Negative Impact of IMF Bailout Delays
Professor Gallagher discusses the negative impact of IMF delays, how it can impact their ability to secure additional funding sources, as well as the emergence of China as an emerging market lender
Fewsmith’s “Mao’s Road to Power: Revolutionary Writings: Volume IX & X” Published
Mao’s Road to Power consists of translations of Mao Zedong’s writings from 1912 to 1949; this final volume in the series, Volume 10, covers the period from the Chinese Communist Party’s Strategic Offense during the Civil War to the Establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
Miller Argues for Streamlining U.S. Immigration Process for Indian Citizens
“Addressing the issues in immigration policy that are affecting the United States’ ability to attract and retain skilled Indian immigrants and maintain a competitive edge over China should be a no-brainer.”
Heine Breaks Down Emergence of Second Cold War
“There’s a growing consensus that we’re facing a Second Cold War…It’s a notion that I’ve held since at least 2020. At the time, [this position] was criticized by several colleagues, who saw it as premature, considering that there was only a commercial-technological conflict, but without ideological-military overtones. It’s now becoming increasingly apparent that the conflict does have the latter elements.”
Heine Offers Insight on Active Non-Alignment in Latin America
Ambassador Heine discusses his latest book, the resurgence of active non-alignment worldwide, and a new emerging Cold War between the United States and China.
Georgia Nichols (MAIA ‘ 23) Recounts Her Field Research Experience in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is the world’s most at-risk nation for natural disasters, and its vulnerability continues to grow under the current climate crisis. Georgia Nichols (MAIA ‘ 23) recently traveled there with the support of the Pardee School’s Gilman Travel Grant in order to interview climate policy leaders whose knowledge and expertise she will incorporate into her final MA paper. This is the story of her experience.
Heine Discusses Impacts of Spy Balloon Incident on U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Heine analyzed the context of the incident, its possible origins, and how it should serve as a warning for the future management of U.S.-China relations.
Heine Offers Perspective on China in the World
Ambassador Heine was asked about his latest book as well as the state of Sino-Latin American relations, trends in Chinese foreign direct investment worldwide, and the United States-China trade war.
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.
Heine Comments on State of Latin American Economy and Regional Challenges
As Latin America struggles to recover from its worst economic crisis in 120 years, Ambassador Heine predicts that the region will continue to deepen its relationship with China.
Weinstein Delivers Lecture on Nuclear Deterrence and Global Security
Lt. Gen Weinstein (Ret) discussed the nuclear capabilities of Russia, China, and North Korea; the need to modernize the United State’s nuclear forces; the nuclear component of the war in Ukraine, and more.
Heine Argues for Latin American Adoption of Active Non-Alignment
“Taking a page from the traditions of the Non-Aligned Movement but adapting it to the realities of the new century, Active Non-Alignment provides a guide to action for Latin America, and the Global South at large, in a world in turmoil.”
GDP Center Research Shows Decline in Chinese Overseas Development Finance
The new GDP Center policy brief shares insights on the state of China’s overseas development finance from 2008-2021 and how borrowers, sectors, and loan types have changed over the years.
Fewsmith Expounds Findings of “Rethinking Chinese Politics“
Up until a couple of years ago, most observers viewed the Chinese political system as institutionalized; party leaders would serve two terms and another party leader who had been named at the previous party congress would take their place. Professor Fewsmith breaks from this notion and explains Xi Jinping’s political maneuvering.
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on the Future of Chinese Foreign Policy
“With hostile winds towards China from the North Atlantic, the Global South will take center stage in Chinese foreign policy…Entities such as the expanding BRICS and a Latin America that is gaining new momentum will receive preferential attention.”
Heine’s “Xi-na in the Century of the Dragon” Reviewed by “Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica”
“For analysts and decision-makers in Latin America, this work is an important contribution to understanding the coming era, which we can already call the “Asian century” and, more specifically, as the century of pre-eminence of China, “the century of the dragon.”
Storella and Holmes Argue for Stronger U.S.-Zambia Ties to Improve Governance and Health
Storella and Homes urge the Biden administration to challenge China to reinforce links between governance and health in Africa and conclude, “The Biden administration is wisely leaning into areas of shared values, priorities, and aspirations with Zambia’s Hichilema administration…to amplify the impact of investments to improve the lives of people in African countries.”