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.
Heine’s “Latin American Foreign Policies in the New World Order” Reviewed by Chatham House
A book review from Ambassador Heine’s latest work focuses on regional cooperation, non-dependence on the United States, and an increasing trend towards non-alignment.
Heine Interviewed on War in Ukraine, Latin America, and Active Non-Alignment
According to Ambassador Heine, Latin America’s reluctance to get more involved in the Russia-Ukraine war is symptomatic of the region’s wider adoption of active non-alignment.
Heine’s New Book Released in India by Country’s External Affairs Minister
The book release took place in New Delhi just before S. Jaishankar gave the valedictory address at a conference hosted by the India International Centre entitled “Connected Histories, Shared Present: Cross-Cultural Experiences between Latin America, the Caribbean and India.”
Heine Offers Insight into Latin American Stance on Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Heine notes that despite the tragic nature of the ongoing war, countries in the Global South reject the effort to make this into a global war and make them pay for something that Europe should take care of.
Hare Publishes Op-Ed Arguing for Necessary Reforms to Global Diplomacy
Ambassador Hare expounds on the findings of “The Palgrave Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation” and key areas where diplomacy can make reforms that will enhance its capabilities for the mutual benefit of all countries.
Heine Breaks Down Emergence of Second Cold War
“There’s a growing consensus that we’re facing a Second Cold War…It’s a notion that I’ve held since at least 2020. At the time, [this position] was criticized by several colleagues, who saw it as premature, considering that there was only a commercial-technological conflict, but without ideological-military overtones. It’s now becoming increasingly apparent that the conflict does have the latter elements.”
Heine Offers Insight on Active Non-Alignment in Latin America
Ambassador Heine discusses his latest book, the resurgence of active non-alignment worldwide, and a new emerging Cold War between the United States and China.
Heine Discusses Impacts of Spy Balloon Incident on U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Heine analyzed the context of the incident, its possible origins, and how it should serve as a warning for the future management of U.S.-China relations.
Hare Coedits Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation; Pardee Colleagues Contribute Chapters
Diplomacy is now a neglected global issue; this text seeks to not only identify current problems diplomacy is facing but also identify some practical options for reform and innovation.
Heine Offers Perspective on China in the World
Ambassador Heine was asked about his latest book as well as the state of Sino-Latin American relations, trends in Chinese foreign direct investment worldwide, and the United States-China trade war.
Pardee School Faculty Explore Trends in Global Democracy and Democratic Decline
In recent years, global patterns have emerged that threaten to undermine democracy – election denialism, the emergence of nationalist regimes, and the removal of democratically elected governments to name a few. A panel of Pardee School professors commented on these trends in their regions of study as well as the implications for global democracy.
Heine Comments on State of Latin American Economy and Regional Challenges
As Latin America struggles to recover from its worst economic crisis in 120 years, Ambassador Heine predicts that the region will continue to deepen its relationship with China.
Pardee Center Kicks Off Spring 2023 Global Health Politics Workshop
In presenting her findings from research on barriers to treating high viral load (HVL) HIV/AIDS cases in Malawi, Dr. Ann Swidler outlines her experiences in Malawi and called on global health infrastructure to tailor their global policies more specifically to individual countries.
Heine Breaks Down Latin American Foreign Policy and Preference for Non-Alignment
Heine builds off of the argument developed in his recent book, in which they argue for the adoption of active non-alignment in Latin America. This would mean steering clear of siding with either of the big powers in the current conflict between the United States and China and focusing strictly on Latin America’s own interests
Heine Argues for Latin American Adoption of Active Non-Alignment
“Taking a page from the traditions of the Non-Aligned Movement but adapting it to the realities of the new century, Active Non-Alignment provides a guide to action for Latin America, and the Global South at large, in a world in turmoil.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on the Future of Chinese Foreign Policy
“With hostile winds towards China from the North Atlantic, the Global South will take center stage in Chinese foreign policy…Entities such as the expanding BRICS and a Latin America that is gaining new momentum will receive preferential attention.”
Heine’s “Xi-na in the Century of the Dragon” Reviewed by “Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica”
“For analysts and decision-makers in Latin America, this work is an important contribution to understanding the coming era, which we can already call the “Asian century” and, more specifically, as the century of pre-eminence of China, “the century of the dragon.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Crisis in Haiti & Necessary Intervention
“At a time when there is a new political situation in Latin America, with governments more committed to regional cooperation and multilateralism, the time has come to find a solution to the crisis in Haiti.”
Year In Review: 2022 Highlights from the Pardee School
In 2022, the Pardee School went through numerous big changes, welcomed new members to our community, and set the stage for a period of substantial progress as we approach our second decade as stewards of global studies education at BU. As the New Year approaches, we want to highlight some of the biggest stories and moments from the year.