Pardee School Faculty Discuss China’s Global Impact During “Research on Tap” Event
This “Research on Tap” convened BU faculty and researchers from across schools and disciplines. Through a series of individual presentations on a wide range of topics, the suite of experts expanded BU’s reservoir of knowledge on China and helped inform research and teaching on China at global and local dimensions.
Grimes Comments on U.S. Interest Rate Hikes & Global Exchange Rates
While the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates again, Professor Grimes argues that the cycle of monetary tightening is coming to an end. However, the Bank of Japan is not in a position to tighten its monetary policy. As a result, Grimes does not envision the dollar/yen exchange rate moving as much as people expect.
Grimes Discusses Shinzo Abe’s Assassination and Its Impact on Japan
Professor Grimes offers his thoughts on Shinzo Abe’s legacy, his place in Japan’s history of charismatic leaders, and where Japan goes from here internationally and domestically.
Miller Publishes Blog on Shinzo Abe’s Impact on Japan-India Relations
“The evidence that [Shinzo Abe] personally played a role in strengthening the Japan-India relationship is strong. He was indeed, as Prime Minister Modi wrote, ‘a champion of India-Japan friendship.'”
Heine Discusses Legacy of Shinzo Abe on “CNN Chile“
Ambassador Heine discusses the late Prime Minister’s role in shaping Japan’s global initiatives such as rebranding the Asia-Pacific as Indo-Pacific, the creation of the Quad, and reviving the Trans-Pacific Partnership after former President Donald Trump abandoned it.
Grimes Comments on the Assassination and Legacy of Shinzo Abe
Professor Grimes analyzes the late prime minister Shinzo Abe’s legacy and the implications of his murder for Japan. According to him, there will likely be no change in the course of the country after the former prime minister’s assassination
Grimes Discusses Leadership Under Japan’s New Prime Minister
“While Suga is extremely effective as a party manager, he will likely have to work harder to satisfy intra-party factions that support him.”
Berger Gives Talks on U.S.-Japan Relations
Prof. Thomas Berger spoke at the University of Toronto, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Université de Montreal.
Berger on NPR’s On Point on Japan and North Korea
Prof. Thomas Berger discusses the tough diplomatic and military challenges Japan currently faces with North Korea.
Grimes Interviewed on Abe-Trump Meeting
Prof. William Grimes discusses what was at stake at a meeting between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
BUCSA: Agawa on Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Age of Walls
Prof. Naoyuki Agawa discussed the future of Japanese foreign and security policies in the age of walls.
Keylor in the Boston Herald on Castro’s Obama Criticism
Prof. William Keylor discusses Fidel Castro’s criticism of President Obama for not apologizing to Japan for the 1945 atomic bombings.
Berger Gives Series of Talks on US-Japan Alliance
Prof. Thomas Berger has given a series of talks this summer on topics including the US-Japan alliance.
Grimes Interviewed on Obama’s Hiroshima Visit
Associate Dean Grimes discusses President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Hiroshima.
Grimes Pens Article on Belt and Road Initiative
Prof. Grimes compares the massive regional infrastructure plan to Japanese aid and investment in East Asia in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Berger on Japan’s Commitment to Pacifism
Berger suggests that there is a subtle but significant shift in Japan’s military stance.
Event Details History of Samurai
An event held at the Pardee School detailed the facts, myths, and history of the samurai – the storied warriors of feudal Japan.
Berger in HuffPo: Japan’s Military Resurgence
Pardee School Professor Thomas Berger spoke to the Huffington Post on Japan’s military resurgence, among other recent accomplishments.
Berger in The Diplomat: Japan’s Military Resurgence
Pardee School Professor Thomas Berger said that military resurgence was a complex issue among the Japanese.
Berger on ABC Australia: The Guilt of War
Pardee School Professor Thomas Berger said that Germany and Japan took very different paths in reckoning with national guilt after World War II.