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…
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…
Adil Najam Provides Expert Commentary on Trump-Harris Debate
Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, offered live commentary on the Trump-Harris debate for Geo TV News, Pakistan’s largest TV network. His analysis provided a global perspective on the debate, focusing on its international ramifications and offering insights into the complexities of U.S. election dynamics for a…
Heine’s Insights on Sino-Russian Ties
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, was recently featured in an El País article titled, “How Putin’s Global Network Aids and Abets his Ambitions,” on Russia’s allies with other countries, including China,…
Najam in Foreign Policy on Pakistan’s Constitutional Crisis
An analysis of Pakistan’s ongoing constitutional crisis, titled “The Many Trials of Imran Khan” by Betsy Joles published in Foreign Policy magazine on April 5, 2023, quotes Pardee School Professor and Dean Emeritus Adil Najam as suggesting that what we are now seeing in Pakistan is an implosion of all the major political institutions in…
Heine Comments on Chinese Foreign Policy and Global Impact
Ambassador Heine joined a panel of global experts to discuss how recent remarks by the Chinese Foreign Minister were received in the Global South and how China’s foreign policy may impact global economics.
Heine Offers Comments on Upcoming IDB Presidential Election
“It is essential that [the Inter-American Development Bank] resume its task of promoting the development of Latin America and not become a foreign policy tool for the United States.”
Heine Co-Authors Journal Article on Active Non-Alignment
“For Latin America, siding with neither Washington nor Beijing provides a useful road map in a turbulent world. It also opens the possibility of defining a common position for the integration that the region so badly needs.”
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.
Ye Interviewed on China’s Foreign Policy Strategy
“In short, Xi’s third term will continue its unyielding posture when facing the U.S.-allied opposition…But meanwhile, it will be more active to pursue fragmented collaboration that benefits China’s domestic agenda and global public goods.”