Schmidt on Trump’s Impact on Far-Right Leadership in Europe
Prof. Schmidt was quoted in a story for Expresso, where she commented on how Trump’s foreign policy is affected the far-right allies in Europe.
Ambassador Garčević hosts “What does Trump’s Return Mean for the Balkans?” Panel
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the fifth annual IEMS winter seminar on security and diplomacy centered on the Eastern Mediterranean at a time of geopolitical and economic grand realignment. The event is organized by the Institute of East Mediterranean Studies – Emmanuel College in partnership with…
Garcević: Bilateral Consultations Mark Critical Moment for Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garcević, Professor of the Practice of IR and Director of the BU Center for the Study of Europe at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, analyzed the recent bilateral consultations between Montenegro and Croatia in an interview with the MINA agency. The consultations, focusing on resolving diplomatic tensions, addressed several critical open…
Schmidt Presents on European Democracy in Seminar
On February 24, 2024, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor Emerita of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, delivered a presentation entitled, “How European Democracy Works in Practice and Who Decides What – Both Formally and Informally,” as a part of her participation in the recent Power to the People webinar series….
Garčević Discusses Montenegro’s Transition
In the aftermath of Montenegro’s recent political transition, Professor Garčevic shared insights into the formation of the new Montenegrin government. He highlighted the challenges it faces in maintaining Montenegro’s commitment to Euro-Atlantic integration, emphasizing that significant foreign policy shifts might not be on the horizon.
Schmidt’s Vision for Revitalizing EU Economic Governance
Professor Schmidt presented a visionary op-ed on EU economic governance. Advocating a shift to strategic investment, she emphasized a permanent debt facility, decentralized European Semester, and EU-level solidarity to address challenges. Her thought-provoking insights were detailed in the revised policy brief, published in the Social Europe journal.
Garčević on Kyiv’s EU Moment
Professor Garčević, featured on TRT World, analyzed the historic EU foreign affairs ministers’ meeting in Kyiv on October 2nd. He discussed its significance as the first-ever meeting beyond the EU borders, emphasizing support for Ukraine and the challenges facing the region’s geopolitics.
Garčević Comments on Formation of New Montenegrin Government
Amb. Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, recently made a suite of appearances to comment on the current negotiation on the formation of a new Montenegrin government and the interference of third actors in Montenegrin internal affairs. On August 23, 2023, Garčević was quoted in…
Schmidt Argues for European Union Policy Reform in Policy Brief
On July 24, 2023, Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration and Professor of International Relations and Political Science, published a policy brief article entitled “Making EU Economic Governance Fit for Purpose: Investing in the Future and Reforming the Fiscal Rules While Decentralizing and Democratizing” in an EconPol journal for CESifo Network. The policy brief…
Heine on Chile on the EU-Latin America Summit
On July 16, 2023, Ambassador 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, wrote an article for La Tercera, titled “Columna de Jorge Heine: Chile en la cumbre UE-América Latina,” or “Jorge Heine’s Column: Chile on…
Garčević Comments on Deteriorating Political and Security Situation in Western Balkans
According to Garčević, the EU’s response to insecurity in the Western Balkans speaks more about Brussels’ concern that instability in Ukraine may spill over to the Balkans than the Union’s genuine intention to reinvigorate EU integration of the region.
Garčević & Storella Join Panel on Russian Foreign Policy in the 1990s
All speakers agreed that in the first half of the 1990s, Russia acted as a world power that harmonized its interests with the other powers and shared the responsibility for global peace and order. However, Garčević noted that as time went on, the feeling grew among the Russian hardliners that this policy didn’t bear fruits.
Garčević Comments on Rise of Populism in Europe
According to Ambassador Garčević, many European voters now look for parties that offer easy answers to complex societal and economic issues or are prone to support the so-called non-institutional solutions.
CSE Hosts Lecture with EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
With the explosion of demand for humanitarian aid – from Ukraine and elsewhere – how can the international community more effectively respond? Commissioner Lenarčič argues that there are three main actions that should be taken to strengthen global humanitarian efforts.
Schmidt Explores New Directions for the Future of the EU
Professor Schmidt joined fellow experts in discussing the future of the European Union, which Shmidt suggests depends on which of three ‘big’ ideas becomes dominant.
Garčević Comments on U.S. Bill to Increase Economic Collaboration with Western Balkans
According to Ambassador Garčević, S. 4741 will open up space for more robust American political, financial, and technical assistance; it would enable more coherent American support for national efforts to fight corruption and democratization.
Schmidt TRIGGER Discussion Explores Issues Facing the EU
In her featured remarks, Professor Schmidt discussed the complications related to the EU’s ‘actorness’ in the global arena, the question of EU legitimacy, and the major challenges facing the EU today.
Schmidt Discusses EU Economic Crisis Management During Panel in Stockholm
In order to meet its current challenges – the green transition, the digital transformation, addressing socio-economic inequalities, and the Ukraine crisis – Professor Schmidt argues that the EU should not go back to Eurozone crisis management rules.
Garčević Interviewed on War in Ukraine and Regional Politics
Ambassador Garčević comments on the war in Ukraine, NATO and EU enlargement, relations between the EU and Russia, EU economic sanctions against Moscow, as well as recent European diplomatic visits to Kyiv.
Shifrinson Explores Scenarios In Which West Escalates Conflict With Russia
Professor Shifrinson discusses how the West and Russia may now be entering into the terminal stages of an insecurity spiral that could produce a larger European conflagration.