Garčević Weighs EU Enlargement Prospects Following Western Balkans Summit
Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School, was invited by Al Jazeera Media Network/the Arab Network to comment on the EU–Western Balkans Summit held in Tivat, Montenegro, on June 5, as well as the European Union’s approach to enlargement. Prior to the summit, France and Germany presented a…
Berger Warns Trump’s Iran Policy and Troop Cuts Are Fracturing U.S. Alliances
In a May 4, 2026 interview on Background Briefing with Ian Masters, Thomas Berger, Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, warned that the Trump administration’s approach to Iran and Europe is severely straining U.S. alliances and undermining long‑standing security arrangements. Berger argued that President Trump’s decision to withdraw roughly 5,000 U.S. troops from…
Goossen on the Digital Release of Millions of Nazi Party Records
Ben Goossen, assistant professor of international history at the Pardee School of Global Studies and author of ‘Chosen Nation: Mennonites and Germany in a Global Era’ (2017), was recently quoted in an article for Anabaptist World titled ‘Nazi files’ online release furthers historical research opportunities,’ covering the U.S. National Archives’ release of nearly 11 million…
Pardee Students Reflect on Global Research Opportunities Made Possible by the Keylor Travel Fund
Each year the William R. Keylor Travel Fund sponsors Pardee undergraduate students to help them pursue their international travel endeavors for scholarly purposes. This gives young students an opportunity to experience the world of diplomacy and international relations up close, enriching their research efforts and expanding their worldview. Established in 2018, the fund honors Professor Emeritus…
Wippl Writes on Human Intelligence for The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence
Professor Wippl contributes a chapter on human intelligence to The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence.
Schmidt Explains Trump’s Dwindling Appeal Among International Right-Wing Populists
Prof. Schmidt provided key insights about Trump’s rising unpopularity among right-wing leaders abroad for an NPR news article.
Garčević Interviewed on Developments in Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Garčević discusses Germany and the United States’ transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, the military significance of the battle for Bakhmut on the Eastern Ukrainian front, as well as what to expect of the war in the Spring.
Goldstein Comments on Change of Government in Germany
“The departure of Chancellor Merkel after so many years and a change in political parties in Berlin will cause nervousness in Brussels…A big problem will be to successfully maintain the United States’ commitment to defending Europe.”
CSE Hosts Webinar on Remembrance Culture in Germany
University of Nottingham Professor Anna Meier joins Pardee School Professor Jessica Stern to discuss remembrance culture in Germany and whether Germany could serve as a model for the U.S. and the larger project the country faces of fighting white supremacist violence.
CSE Event Provides Preview of Upcoming German Elections
Pardee School professors and fellow scholars comment on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s legacy, the implications for transatlantic relations following the German elections, as well as how the results might affect the balance of power and policies in the EU.
GDP Center Launches New Paper on EU-MERCOSUR FTA
The EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement would represent the largest trade deal for both blocs in terms of number of citizens involved, but is likely to be a step toward less productive, more unequal and more vulnerable economies in both blocs.
Pardee Center Hosts Webinar on Rising Global Powers
Experts explored how Germany, Brazil, and India have been expanding their global influence in the shadow of the U.S. and China.
Pardee Center Launches Rising Powers Initiative
RPI will conduct interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research on five emerging powers with increasing global impact.
Garčević Appears on Al Jazeera Balkans’ The Borders of the East
Ambassador Garčević discussed U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany & how this effects U.S./European relations & the Balkans.
Wippl Writes on His Work in Cold War Germany
Professor Wippl discusses lessons learned during his Cold War CIA assignment.
Garčević Writes Op-Ed on Germany-Balkans Relationship
It is foolhardy to think Germany’s presidency of the EU signal a radical shift in enthusiasm for enlargement to the Western Balkans.
Bacevich Discusses U.S. Military Withdraw from Germany on PBS NewsHour
Appearing on PBS NewsHour, Professor Bacevich argues that ending U.S. security commitment in Europe should be one part of rethinking our overall security posture.
Shifrinson in Foreign Affairs on The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson discusses United States fears of war at the end of the Cold War and the effects on U.S. policy toward German reunification.
Selin in El Mercurio on Germany’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Prof. Henrik Selin discusses whether the latest German policy package on climate change will be enough to get Germany on path to meet its 2030 goals.
Garcevic Speaks at Conference on Diplomacy and Security Policy
Amb. Vesko Garcevic spoke as part of a panel entitled “Tools and Actors: Diplomacy and Security Policy.”