Pardee Students See Global Governance and Challenges First-hand in Geneva
At a time of profound challenges to multilateral diplomacy, Boston University students found reasons for hope this summer at the heart of global governance: taking advantage of international Geneva, Switzerland. During the month of June 2026, students who were enrolled in BU’s study abroad class, IR 421/621, or “Global Governance and Global Challenges,” engaged with…
Student Spotlight: Pardee’s Cole Hecker Takes the Floor at UNHRC Meeting
Pardee student Cole Hecker (IR’26) speaks out against North Korea’s human rights violations at the UNHRC meeting.
Storella Leads Summer Course Visit to U.S. Mission in Geneva
Mission personnel briefed Ambassador Storella’s class on the challenges and rewards of U.S. multilateral diplomacy, including some recent wins, such as the ejection of Russia from the Human Right Council following its invasion of Ukraine.
Student Spotlight: Ziyi Zhang Studies Global Development Policy in Geneva
MA candidate Ziyi Zhang had the opportunity to visit several international organizations this summer while studying abroad in Geneva.
Selin Teaches Governance in Geneva
Looking for a memorable way to learn global governance? How about Switzerland?