Pardee School Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with Global Reflection on the War on Terror
Written by Lillie Brown (BA’27) On September 11, 2026, the Pardee School for Global Studies hosted a day of reflection and discussion with Pardee faculty and experts on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. This event titled ‘9/11 and the Global Perspective: Marking 25 Years Since the Start…
Pardee Faculty Reflect on 9/11’s Enduring Legacy in ‘BU Today’
Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, the consequences of that tragic morning continue to shape global politics, national security, public policy, and everyday life. In a special BU Today feature marking the anniversary, several Pardee experts reflected on the far-reaching effects of 9/11, from the expansion of surveillance and security systems to…
Wippl Reflects on US-Germany Relations Post-9/11
Joseph Wippl talks about U.S.-Germany relations in the aftermath of 9/11 in a new article for International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.
Pardee Faculty Reflect on 250 Years of American Diplomacy and Global Engagement
As the United States marks its semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026, Americans are reflecting on 250 years of nation-building, democratic governance, and global influence. Yet the story of the United States is not only one of domestic development. It is also a story of diplomacy—a history of diplomats, negotiators, and statesmen who helped secure the…
Wippl Writes on Human Intelligence for The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence
Professor Wippl contributes a chapter on human intelligence to The Oxford Handbook of National Security Intelligence.
Wippl Provides Insider Account of CIA’s Aldrich Ames Investigation in New Journal Publication
In the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Joseph Wippl, former CIA officer and damage assessment team member, provides unprecedented first-hand account of the investigation following America’s most devastating spy case.
Wippl Challenges New Cold War Narrative in Latest Book
In ‘IMAGINE: Winning the New Cold War,’ Professor Joseph Wippl argues against existence of a new Cold War, emphasizing America’s unique advantages and the changing nature of global influence.
Wippl’s Insights on Lawless’ Journey in Intelligence and Diplomacy
Professor Wippl, former CIA officer and Professor of International Relations, reflected on Richard Lawless’ book, “Hunting Nukes.” Wippl praised Lawless for his extraordinary intelligence work, preventing South Korea’s nuclear pursuit and reshaping the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Wippl Recounts Lessons Learned Reviewing Works by CIA Colleagues
Professor Wippl talks about how reviewing these books taught him a lot about intelligence and where he stands on the issues described and considered by the various authors.
Lukes, Schilde, & Wippl Participate in BU Town Hall Exploring Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Professors Lukes, Schilde, and Wippl participated in a Boston University town hall exploring the ongoing war in Ukraine. The panel of 10 leading academics discussed the environmental impacts of the conflict, the media bias evident in coverage of the war, as well as the United States’ involvement with and handling of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pardee School Faculty Explore Pressing Foreign and Domestic Issues
Dean Najam leads Professors Mako, Stern, and Wippl in a discussion about their areas of expertise and how they see these fields evolving in an ever-changing world.
Lessons and Insights Gleaned 20 Years After 9/11
During this special Alumni Weekend edition of Beyond the Headlines, our panel of experts discuss how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed the world, the motivations behind the global war on terror, and the lessons that can be learned from the longest war in United States history.
Pardee School Faculty Reflect on How 9/11 Changed the World
Professors Najam, Schilde, Stern, Weinstein, and Wippl reflect on how the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States reshaped our lives over the last 20 years.
Wippl Reviews Spymaster’s Prism: The Fight Against Russian Aggression
“The American political class focuses on the ‘here and now’ and cannot envision why the Russians would interest themselves in any country other than our own.”
Pardee School Faculty & Student Participate in ISA Conference
Nine Pardee School Faculty and one undergraduate student will present during the International Studies Associations annual convention, whose theme is “Globalization, Regionalism and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics.”
Wippl Participates in Event on U.S. Intelligence After Trump
Professor Wippl discussed the incoming Biden administration’s intelligence strategy, how to reverse the damage done to U.S. intelligence agencies, and the new CIA leadership.
Wippl Writes on His Work in Cold War Germany
Professor Wippl discusses lessons learned during his Cold War CIA assignment.
Wippl Discusses Lead up to Iraq Invasion in NYT Magazine
As the CIA’s chief of station in Berlin, Prof. Wippl had information that could’ve altered Colin Powell’s fierce advocacy for stopping Iraq’s weapons program.
Wippl Published in Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
Drawing on his experience as CIA director of congressional affairs, Wipple explores the relationship between the CIA and Congress.
Wippl Interviewed on China’s Intelligence Efforts Against the U.S.
Prof. Joseph Wippl was interviewed for a recent article on China’s intelligence efforts against the United States.