Heine on the Ascension of Active Non-Alignment Amid U.S.-China Rivalry
Heine deliberates on how developing economies are leveraging active non-alignment (ANA) to navigate U.S.-China competition.
Heine Releases a New Book About Active Non-Alignment (ANA)
Professor Jorge Heine releases a new book, “The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition.”
Storella Gives a Lowdown on Trump’s First 100 Days in a News Segment
Prof. Mark C. Storella unpacks Trump’s first 100 days in the White House.
Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador, Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture
Ecuador President Jamil Mahuad Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture titled “Trump 2.0 and Latin America.”
Heine Analyzes Implications of Trump’s Policies on Latin America
Jorge Heine, Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University and former Chilean Ambassador to China, recently shared his insights in an interview with Project Syndicate’s “Say More” series, discussing the challenges Latin America faces in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Heine highlighted that Trump’s actions—such as…
Ambassador Vesko Garcević participates in political TV show “The Context”
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, participated in the political TV show The Context on February 19th. The show Global Tectonic Changes: the Return of Realpolitik addressed President Trump’s foreign policy and the US global posture. In addition to Ambassador Garcević, the show featured Aaron Mate, journalist and author, and Mirko Dautović, foreign…
Garčević Publishes New Book on Montenegro-Serbia Relations
Professor Vesko Garčević of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University has published a new book examining the relationship between Montenegro and Serbia. The book, “Montenegro and Serbia: A Velvet Divorce?”, co-authored with Kenneth Morrison, presents the first comprehensive analysis of these two Balkan nations’ relationship from the late 1980s to…
Heine on Trump’s Confrontational Policy
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently commented on the implications of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy in a media discussion. Heine highlighted how Trump’s aggressive stance – marked by sudden tariff threats and escalating tensions with allies – could push key partners toward closer ties…
Storella Gives First Take on Trump Foreign Policy in French TV Interview
Ambassador Mark Storella, Professor of the Practice at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, appeared on France 24 TV to discuss the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy. He told interviewers that President Donald Trump has already demonstrated his intent to pursue a unilateral, assertive, and transactional foreign policy, with little regard for alliances,…
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…
Igor Lukes Awarded Czech Diplomatic Achievement Medal
Professor Igor Lukes, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in Boston, has received the Medal for Merit in Diplomacy from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional contributions to Czech diplomacy and foreign relations.
Pardee School Faculty Analyze Implications of Trump’s Second Term
Pardee School of Global Studies faculty members recently offered their insights on the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency. Their analysis, featured in two in-depth BU Today articles, covered both domestic governance challenges and evolving foreign policy dynamics. Timothy Longman, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Professor of International Relations and Political Science, leveraged his extensive…
Wippl Provides Insider Account of CIA’s Aldrich Ames Investigation in New Journal Publication
In the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Joseph Wippl, former CIA officer and damage assessment team member, provides unprecedented first-hand account of the investigation following America’s most devastating spy case.
Wippl Challenges New Cold War Narrative in Latest Book
In ‘IMAGINE: Winning the New Cold War,’ Professor Joseph Wippl argues against existence of a new Cold War, emphasizing America’s unique advantages and the changing nature of global influence.
Garcević Analyzes Trump’s Victory: Implications for the Balkans and Global Relations
Vesko Garcević analyzed Donald Trump’s presidential victory across multiple outlets, addressing implications for both the Balkans and international relations. While noting Trump’s NATO criticism, he emphasized that U.S. withdrawal remains ‘highly unlikely’ and stressed the EU must develop plans for increased autonomy and defense investment.
Heine Explains Brazil’s Non-Signing on to China’s BRI
A new Foreign Policy analysis by Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, examines the global media frenzy over Brazil’s decision not to sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which “raised eyebrows”. Heine argues that the media is “making a mountain out of a molehill” when…
Veteran Human Rights Activist John Prendergast and Dean Taylor Spotlight Sudan Crisis
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a critical discussion on the overlooked humanitarian crisis in Sudan, bringing together Dean Scott Taylor and renowned human rights activist John Prendergast. While global attention focuses on other conflicts, this timely conversation highlighted what Dean Taylor described as “one of the most dire humanitarian crisis and severe conflicts in the globe today,” fulfilling the school’s mission to engage with crucial international issues that often receive less diplomatic and media attention.
Trump’s Return to White House: Garčević and Mako Analyze Potential Changes
Former president Donald Trump’s return to the White House following Tuesday’s stunning election points to major shifts in U.S. foreign policy should he follow through on his campaign promises. Faculty members from the Pardee School share their expert views on Middle East peace prospects and NATO-Ukraine relations. Middle East Peace Prospects and Regional Dynamics Assistant…
Pardee School Hosts Two ‘Beyond the Headlines’ Events in September
The Pardee School hosted two “Beyond the Headlines” events in September. The first examined the global impact of the U.S. presidential election between Trump and Harris, while the second analyzed Venezuela’s contentious elections and their aftermath.
Vesko Garčević Comments on Montenegro’s EU Aspirations
Vesko Garčević, Director of the Center for the Study of Europe and Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, shared his views on Montenegro’s path to European Union membership. His analysis appeared in a Courthouse News Service article by Caine Burdeau, “In small Montenegro lies…