Najam Discusses “The Year of COVID” on DawnNews
In 2021, Dean Najam claims the “Big State” is out, and the “competent state” is in.
Heine Participates in CGTN Panel on Poverty Alleviation
Ambassador Heine explored the root causes of poverty and the global pandemic’s impact on poverty alleviation with global experts.
Goldstein Discusses Brexit and Boris Johnson’s Future
“There is a general opinion that Boris Johnson’s days are numbered.”
Najam Delivers Commencement Address at Shalamar Medical and Dental College
Dean Najam reminded graduates that “the measure of life will not be on what you get from life, but what you give to those around you.”
Najam Leads Panel on Education in Pakistan
Dean Najam and fellow experts looked at how COVID-19 has influenced education across the country, especially for the poorest communities.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on Global Financial Safety Net
“The global financial safety net will require further expansion in order to mitigate the effects of and facilitate the recovery from this crisis.”
Gallagher Speaks at Global Conference on Development Banks
Professor Gallagher discussed the need for PDBs to share to best practices and work more closely with the private sector, government, and civil society.
Schmidt Speaks During Fondazione Corriere/Reset DOC Event
Prof. Schmidt discusses whether Europe will be able to re-emerge from the ashes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heine Publishes Article on the Future of Diplomats
Will the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a marginalization of diplomats?
Najam Discusses the World After Coronavirus in Prva TV Interview
Dean Najam discussed the #WorldAfterCorona series, the most important lessons he learned from the series, and much more.
CSA Webinar Explores South Korea’s COVID Response
June Park discussed her research, which offers a policy framework that emphasized public-private partnerships to deal with COVID-19.
Chehabi Discusses Isaac Asimov’s Novels in BU Today
“I cannot help noticing the parallels between my here and now and the bifurcated society depicted in Asimov’s two dystopian novels.”
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Crises in the U.S.
Professor Lukes discusses everything from the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to President Trump contracting COVID-19.
GDP Center Hosts Discussion with Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel Laureate Stiglitz and Professor Gallagher discuss the International Monetary Fund’s fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic so far.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on the IMF & COVID-19 Recovery
“The IMF has taken an important step forward; the world economy and its people cannot afford for it to go backward.”
Pardee School and Center Host 3-Part “World In Flux” Series
During Boston University’s 2020 Alumni Weekend, the Pardee School and Center explored the future of global politics, global economics, and global values.
Ye Discusses China’s “Wolf-Warrior” Diplomacy in Global Asia
“COVID-era China…was at the epicenter of pandemic geopolitics and populism. Wolf-warrior diplomacy emerged against this backdrop.”
World After Coronavirus: A Pardee Center Video Series
The Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range launched a new video series – The World After Coronavirus. The series features BU and world experts imagining what a post-COVID world might look like.
Gallagher Participates in CSIS Panel
Professor Gallagher says the IMF and G20 aren’t doing enough to support economic recovery in Latin America.
Schmidt Comments on EU Commission State of the Union
Professor Schmidt analyzed President Von Der Leyen’s remarks on a European minimum wage and health competency.