Najam Interviewed on Nobel Peace Prize Winners
In his TRT World appearance, Dean Najam comments on the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winners and how this prize in particular is a message for freedom of the press and expression.
Shifrinson Comments on President Biden’s Foreign Policy
Despite President Biden’s posturing himself as all that former President Donald Trump is not, he is increasingly being compared to his enemy due to his recent foreign affairs fumbles. Professor Shifrinson offers his insights on Sweedish Public Television.
Heine Interviewed on AUKUS and Evolving Indo-Pacific Strategy
Ambassador Heine discusses the AUKUS alliance, how it will counter China’s advances in the Indo-Pacific, and how the U.S.’s prominent return to the world stage under President Joe Biden’s leadership has been received by international allies.
Najam Comments on Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
The escalating tensions between China and the U.S. have in some ways come faster than expected and have left the entire region on edge about what the fallout might be for countries in Asia in particular.
Longman Interviewed on Rusesabagina Arrest and Trial
“The message has been clearly sent that no Rwandan is safe to speak out against President Kagame and the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front.”
Goldstein Comments on China’s Influence in the Indo-Pacific
“China’s increasing focus on military growth is destabilizing the regional balance. Other Pacific countries will therefore feel a potential threat.”
Garčević Interviewed on Commitments of International Powers in the Balkans
In his interview, Ambassador Garčević highlighted the need for more robust involvement of the EU and United States in the Balkans but cast doubt about their political commitment, given their global priorities.
Heine Discusses Impact of 9/11 Attacks on “CNN Chile“
In his remarks, Ambassador Heine offers insight into the state of U.S. public opinion on the global terrorist threat and the feeling in the United States as the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.
Garčević Interviewed on Protests in a Divided Montenegro
“My biggest concern is that the country seems to be more divided than ever, even more than when we voted for independence.”
Garčević Comments on Violent Clashes in Montenegro
“Unfortunately, the violent means used by the protesters in Cetinje overshadowed the legitimate reasons and revulsion felt by people in Montenegro with the inauguration being held in Cetinje.”
Najam Comments on Situation in Afghanistan with International Media
As dramatic as the events have been, Dean Najam says we should not consider the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul the end of the story; their true intent will be proven in their actions.
Heine Interviewed on the Fall of Kabul to Taliban
While the long-term political fallout for the Biden administration from the withdrawal of Afghanistan is unlikely to be significant, but the effects on the international system, and particularly in Central Asia, will be.
Heine Interviewed on China’s Communist Party
In his remarks, Ambassador Heine elaborated on China’s setbacks and achievements in the 72 years of CCP rule, as well as on the challenges ahead.
Heine Interviewed on Biden-Putin Summit
Given the fact that US-Russian relations are at their lowest point in 30 years, the biggest takeaway of the meeting is that it is actually took place.
Najam Interviewed on U.S. Exit from Afghanistan
Dean Najam suggests that an increase in anarchy and chaos is almost guaranteed because the U.S. is leaving Afghanistan without resolving the balance of power issue.
Najam Discusses Islamophobia on Dawn News
“looking at such attacks as isolated cases was never really justified and we will need societal responses that focus not only on law enforcement but also on hate narratives.”
Heine Interviewed on U.S.-China Tensions
Given growing tensions between the United States and China, Ambassador Heine argues that Latin America should go for what he calls the “Active Non Alignment option.”
Heine Interviewed on the Chilean Elections
In his remarks, Heine commented on voter turnout, Chile’s move towards a more modern and sensible constitution, as well as the challenges ahead for the constitutional assembly.
Stern Interviewed on QAnon and Online Extremists
Professor Stern discusses QAnon and the tactics it used to attract people who might otherwise not be drawn in by the movement.
Brulé Discusses New Book with India Development Review
Professor Brulé discusses how she got into investigating the links between political representation and economic empowerment and key findings of her research.