Heine Offers Insights Into China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy
Ambassador Heine discusses the delivery of medical supplies and sale of Chinese vaccines to Latin America, China’s goals for COVID-19 diplomacy and success in achieving them, as well as his proposed adoption of active non-alignment for Latin America.
Shifrinson Offers Clarity on Post-Cold War NATO-Russia Agreement
“There is a legitimate point to say that the U.S. offered assurances to the Soviets that NATO would do something, but that is not the same thing as saying NATO offered an agreement.”
What Did 2021 Teach Us About International Affairs?
In reflecting on 2021, Pardee School faculty offer their thoughts on the lessons that can be gleaned from this past year. Chief among the responses: multilateralism and global democracy are in decline.
Najam Discusses Pakistan’s Climate Diplomacy at ISSI Lecture
Dean Najam states that countries like Pakistan will have to bear the maximum cost of climate change, hence, Pakistan has to change its efforts both nationally and internationally to address the issue diplomatically and make it a diplomatic cause.
Goldstein Authors Book Chapter Peacekeeping and Partition of Ireland
Professor Goldstein’s chapter looks at the historical background to the use of partition as an attempt to resolve communal conflict.
Garčević Discusses Conflict Resolution and Negotiations with Fletcher School Students
Ambassador Garčević’s remarks provided an opportunity to learn more about life situations and career paths where students could employ their negotiation skills.
Garčević Discusses Standing of Small States in Global Affairs
“If the countries [in Southeast Europe] want to keep up with new trends, they have to create modern, professional, cost-effective, non-orthodox diplomacies.”
Pardee School Student Selected for Pickering Fellowship Program
“The fellowship is an extremely exciting opportunity to me because as a Syrian-American woman, I get to portray the U.S.‘s rich diversity to countries all over the world.”
Garčević Leads Diplomatic Negotiation Workshop
Ambassador Garčević led 22 students in diplomatic negotiation simulations at Emmanuel College’s Institute of Eastern Mediterranean Studies, where he has served as the Ambassador in Residence since 2018.
Heine Interviewed on Complexities of U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Heine explores the troubled relationship between the U.S. and China as well as the Chinese real estate bubble, climate diplomacy, big tech companies, Blackrock’s foray into China, and international trade.
Pardee Center Hosts Book Talk on “China’s Civilian Army“
Author Peter Martin joins a panel of Pardee School Professors to discuss his book, which tells the story of China’s transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of its diplomats.
Garčević Co-Authors Letter Calling for Increased U.S. Engagement with Western Balkans
“The U.S. can make a positive change with its involvement…The secretary of State should visit our region to demonstrate that we’re on the U.S. map.”
Storella Argues for Broader Diplomatic Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific
“U.S. multilateral cooperation need not – and should not – be one-size-fits-all. Instead of building new islands, Washington can build new partnerships.”
Heine Interviewed on AUKUS and Evolving Indo-Pacific Strategy
Ambassador Heine discusses the AUKUS alliance, how it will counter China’s advances in the Indo-Pacific, and how the U.S.’s prominent return to the world stage under President Joe Biden’s leadership has been received by international allies.
Hare Co-Authors Journal Article on Tele-Diplomacy
“The private, painstaking discourse of diplomacy is fading fast. The United Nations needs to urge its members to reassert the values and give new attention to how diplomacy is conducted, building on existing conventions.”
Goldstein Comments on China’s Influence in the Indo-Pacific
“China’s increasing focus on military growth is destabilizing the regional balance. Other Pacific countries will therefore feel a potential threat.”
Heine Discusses Chile-China Relations & Diversifying International Links
Despite pressure from the US to deal strictly with ‘traditional partners,’ Chile and Latin America are better off diversifying their international links instead of limiting them.
Storella Breaks Down Differences Between Vietnam & Afghanistan Withdrawals
“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.”
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.
Storella Publishes Article on Kenneth David Kaunda
“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.”