Heine Publishes Book Chapter on Latin America’s International Relations
In his chapter, Ambassador Heine tackles issues such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region, the election of a new president of the Inter-American Development Bank, and the political economy of China-Latin American relations.
Schmidt Discusses Europe’s Crisis Response During SAFE Workshop
Professor Schmidt discusses Europe’s responses to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Eurozone conference as well as political and economic dynamics within the EU.
Pardee School Faculty Speak During Young Diplomats Summer School
Professor Goldstein and Dean Najam joined fellow diplomats, professors, scientists, prominent public figures, experts, and many more as they presented to young diplomats, future leaders, and decision makers.
GDP Center Publishes Paper on Debt Relief & Green Development
Co-authored by the GDP Center, the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS, University of London, the report proposes an ambitious blueprint for designing debt relief to secure green, resilient and inclusive development.
Najam Discusses Lessons & Opportunities of COVID
In his remarks, Najam commented on the lack of a multilateral response during the pandemic, the environmental impacts of COVID-19, as well as what the post-COVID future might look like.
Pardee Center’s “The World After Coronavirus” Adapted by Link TV
The Pardee Center series features Boston University and world experts imagining what a post-COVID world might look like.
Goldstein Discusses Boris Johnson’s Pandemic Response
“While many governments have been challenged by the suddenness of the pandemic and its scale, Johnson showed a strong unwillingness to both provide leadership and come to grips with the issues.”
Heine Participates in Panel on COVID Vaccines in Latin America
What are regional perceptions of China’s vaccine-related efforts? Is vaccine access a new area of geopolitical competition between the US and China, or a rare opportunity for constructive collaboration and coordination?
Najam Comments on Post-Pandemic World
“The period of time that corresponds to this pandemic and the years to come is that of a world that is trying to be born. And we know that births are always painful.”
Heine Publishes Op-eds on COVID-19 & Chilean Elections
Across two pieces, Ambassador Heine explores Chile’s historic constitutional election as well as CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria’s book “Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.”
Heine Interviewed on COVID-19 in India
Ambassador Heine discusses why the pandemic has spread so fiercely in India as well as the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the recent spike.
Pardee Center Concludes “The Future of…” Webinar Series
Experts discussed the future of the digital and robotics industry, how the digital future has progressed, how technology has impacted people’s lives in the COVID-19 pandemic, and how this technology could lead to greater societal inequities.
Heine Interviewed on Chile’s Vaccination Program
Ambassador Heine refers to the role played by extra-regional powers like China, Russia, and India in providing vaccines to Latin America during the pandemic.
Karra Publishes Op-ed on Maternal & Child Health Amid COVID
“If the delivery of routine maternal and child health care is disrupted…many women and children will die. The longer coverage gaps persist, the more lives will be lost even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.”
Schmidt Joins Panel on EU Economic Policy After COVID-19
Professor Schmidt joins Dublin City University Brexit Institute for a discussion on “The New EU Economic Policy after Covid-19 and Next Generation EU.”
Gallagher Co-Authors Op-Ed on Global Economic Recovery
“A debt crisis is unfolding…It is time for the G20 to take another step forward on debt relief toward a green and inclusive recovery.”
Najam Interviewed on Climate Change After COVID-19
“If we restrict the space of nature, if we restrict the space of biodiversity, then nature will hit back…there is no human health without ecological health.”
Gallagher Co-Authors Op-Ed on IMF Special Drawing Rights
“There are numerous ways that advanced economies and China can deploy unused SDRs to enable developing
countries to tackle [COVID-19], protect the vulnerable, and mount a green and inclusive recovery in the developing world.”
Ye Publishes Article On Narratives & Realities of U.S.-China Relations
By ignoring the pragmatic globalist guiding China’s policy choices, the U.S. “risks exaggerating the geopolitical threat from China…and underestimating China’s ability to expand regional and global influence.”
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Future of Universities
Panelists explored pressing questions facing the higher education sector, such as: what does the future of higher education look like, and will COVID-19 change universities forever?