Sanne Verschuren Awarded Stanton Foundation Grant for Nuclear Security Research
Professor Sanne Verschuren receives Stanton Foundation grant to study strategic weapons development and nuclear deterrence, combining extensive archival research across four countries with an elite-level survey of defense community experts.
Pardee Works: Careers in Money and Impact
At Pardee School’s Careers in Money and Impact event, Professor Jonathan Greenacre alongside Pardee alumni from sectors spanning energy, law, and finance shared insights with students on merging international relations expertise with impactful careers, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, networking, and adaptability in today’s job market.
Pickering Fellow Michaiah Augustine Brings Diplomatic Experience to Pardee School
Pickering Fellow Michaiah Augustine brings her diplomatic experience from the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas to the Pardee School, where she combines her passion for international justice with preparation for the U.S. Foreign Service.
Pardee School Hosts Council on Foreign Relations Focus Group on U.S. Economic Leadership
Professor William Grimes hosted a Council on Foreign Relations focus group at the Pardee School, where students engaged with policy experts to discuss America’s role in the global economy as part of CFR’s Reimagining American Economic Leadership project.
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…
Selin Discusses Climate Policy Implications Following Trump Victory with French Media
As various environmental experts weighed in, Selin provided a measured analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act’s future under a second Trump presidency. “Elle a déjà prouvé son efficacité, en matière d’emplois créés. Il ne voudra pas et ne pourra pas la supprimer facilement” [“It (the IRA) has already proven its effectiveness in terms of jobs created.”]
Selin Discusses Climate Politics in U.S. Presidential Election with Swedish Media
Pardee School Professor Henrik Selin explains why climate policy has taken a backseat in today’s U.S. presidential election: “The campaign has centered on swing states and issues undecided voters consider important. Less than one percent of those living in the country will determine the election,” he tells Swedish newspaper Dagens ETC.
Najam Discusses Global Challenges and Public Media’s Role on Bulgarian National Radio
“Everywhere in the world, society feels disappointed, divided, opposed,” Najam highlighted public media’s crucial role in facilitating societal dialogue and stressed the need for optimism and higher ambition in addressing global issues.
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) Appointed as New Chair of Pardee School Dean’s Advisory Board
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Clarke, a distinguished alumna and accomplished tech executive, brings a wealth of experience in international business and finance to this crucial leadership role.
Quinn Slobodian to Speak at WTO Public Forum on Global Capitalism and Democracy
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, will speak at the WTO Public Forum on September 13, 2024. His session, “Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy,” explores how new economic entities like tax havens and special economic zones reflect ultracapitalists’ attempts to separate free markets from democratic oversight.
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…
Rwanda’s Elections: A Façade of Democracy, According to Expert Tim Longman
Professor Tim Longman criticizes Rwanda’s presidential elections as neither free nor fair. He highlights voter intimidation, opposition suppression, and media censorship under Paul Kagame’s rule. Despite economic progress, Longman argues that Rwanda remains authoritarian, with the ruling party using genocide memory to justify its power.
Sarah Soussi, MAIA ’24, Analyzes African Union’s Public Diplomacy Efforts in Published Article
Recent Pardee alumna Sarah Soussi (MAIA ’24) published an analysis of African Union’s public diplomacy on USC Center blog. Her article examined AU’s Agenda 2063, youth engagement strategies, and economic initiatives. Soussi, mentored by former British diplomat Paul Webster Hare, contributed to academic discourse on Africa’s evolving diplomatic efforts.
Pardee School Celebrates Class of 2024 at 10th Convocation
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2024 at its 10th convocation ceremony on May 18th, 2024. The ceremony honored the school’s undergraduate and graduate degree recipients. Dean Scott Taylor welcomed the graduates, their families and friends, and congratulated the class on their achievements,…
Najam Comments on the Impact of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death
Prof. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and President of WWF-International, was recently invited to comment on the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and its potential impacts on regional politics and security. Prof. Najam shared his insights on multiple media channels, including an appearance on…
The Long 1948: Dr. Oumar Ba Examines the Intersection of Human Rights and Colonial Violence at Pardee School Event
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted Dr. Oumar Ba from Cornell University on Thursday, May 2, 2024, as the second event in its inaugural Global Security Series. Dr. Ba, an Assistant Professor of International Relations, delivered a talk titled “The Long 1948: Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” In his presentation, Dr. Ba…
Insights from Portuguese Africa
The African Studies Center hosted Simmons University Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations Abel Djassi Amado March 18 for another in the Center’s Walter Rodney seminar series. Professor Amado, a BU PhD in Political Science and African Studies, spoke on “Anticolonial Nationalism in ‘Portuguese’ Africa and the Language Question.,” Professor Amado focused on…
Heine Discusses China-Honduras Relations on CGTN America’s “The Heat”
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, recently shared his expertise on CGTN America’s flagship talk show, “The Heat.” Heine discussed the current state of relations between China and Honduras, shedding light on…
Heine Advocates for “Global South” Concept
Jorge Heine discussed the “Global South” concept in a podcast by the China Global South Newsletter. He emphasized its significance and relevance in today’s world.