RIP: Walter D. Connor (1942-2022)
Professor Walter D. Connor, a scholar who helped pioneer the interdisciplinary study of international relations at Boston University as an integral member of the original Center of International Relations, passed away on January 25, 2022.
Lukes and Ye Offer Insight into Future U.S. Relations with China and Russia
Professors Lukes and Ye provide insight into the United States’ relationship with China and Russia in 2022, whether relations will improve or deteriorate, as well as opportunities for cooperation.
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Modern Leninists
“Lenin was not a mere mistake that history had corrected once and for all with the collapse of the Soviet Union. His modus operandi is evident in the actions of many contemporary politicians.”
Lukes and Grimes Awarded the 2020 Gitner Prize for Faculty Excellence
Professor Igor Lukes and Professor William Grimes have been awarded the 2020 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Prize for Faculty Excellence at the BU Pardee School.
Lukes Publishes Article on Cold War History
“Some wars end in conquest, others may lead to a temporary arrangement. The Cold War was unusual in that it was carried out as a truce, with neither side seeking victory.”
Lukes Publishes Article on Soviet Spy Tyler Kent
“Disinformation has been used as a weapon in warfare forever. Lies have been found to be useful in politics as well…But truth can also be an instrument of evil.”
Lukes Quoted In Article on Czech Billionaire Petr Kellner
“Other entrepreneurs…quickly went boom and bust as the Czech economy privatized. But Kellner focused on making political friends, Lukes says, ‘because it was the only way to defend your profits.'”
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Trump’s Second Impeachment
“Fear of people more powerful than them and political opportunism prevailed over the truth.”
Lukes Publishes Articles on Czech Communist Leader Rudolf Slánský
Professor Lukes provides background on and interviews the daughter of Rudolf Slánský, general secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia and a life-long Stalinist.
Lukes Publishes Article on Manipulation of Public Opinion
“Taking the public into a maze of mutually exclusive conspiracy theories is a more effective tool of public opinion manipulation than the old-fashioned disinformation.”
Lukes Discusses Trump Presidency in Neovlivni
Professor Lukes discusses the failures of the Trump presidency, what led him to the office, and his legacy.
Lukes and Sarkar Participate in GloDec Initiative Book Talk
Professor Lorenz Lüthi joined Pardee School professors to discuss his book Cold Wars: Asia, The Middle East, Europe.
Lukes Discusses Biden’s “Defeat in Victory” in Interview
Professor Lukes discussed the United States presidential election and the challenges that both President Trump and President-elect Biden will soon face.
Lukes Publishes 2 Articles on U.S. Presidential Election
Prof. Lukes discusses the U.S. presidential election, how it has effected the country, and who the immediate winners and losers are.
Lukes Discusses the Prospect of Continued Trump Presidency
Professor Lukes discussed what has changed under President Trump’s leadership and how he has fulfilled the wishes of Kremlin strategists.
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Crises in the U.S.
Professor Lukes discusses everything from the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to President Trump contracting COVID-19.
Lukes Publishes Article on First U.S. Presidential Debate
“It was a primitive free-for-all, full of anger and aggression, a cacophony of half-truths and lies.”
Lukes Discusses Protests and Monuments In Radio Prague Interview
Professor Igor Lukes discusses recent international protests against police violence and the destruction of monuments to historical figures.
Lukes Interviewed on COVID-19 & It’s Impact on the U.S.
Professor Igor Lukes discussed the various effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American society in a recent interview.
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Evolution of U.S. Intelligence Community
Professor Igor Lukes recently published an op-ed outlining the evolution of U.S. intelligence agencies and the future of intelligence gathering efforts.