Norman T. Roule Offers an Insider’s Perspective on Iran at the Pardee School
On April 09, 2026, Norman T. Roule, a distinguished Middle East expert, provided an update on Iran to faculty and students at the Pardee School. A former colleague of Professor Joseph W. Wippl and John D. Woodward, Jr., Mr. Roule served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, where he directed numerous programs focused on…
Storella Comments on Iran War Ceasefire on Local Boston TV News
Channel 10, the Boston NBC affiliate ran an assessment of reactions to the Iran War ceasefire announcement April 9 for which they drew on comments by Mark Storella, Pardee Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy. In the segment, “How people are reacting to Trump’s threats to Iran and ceasefire announcement,” the TV journalists noted that…
Heine Discusses US-Venezuela Tensions in a Letter to Financial Times
In a letter to Financial Times, Professor Heine commented on the mounting tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
Ambassador Jorge Heine on U.S.-China Competition and the Panama Canal
In a recent article, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was extensively quoted on his insights on the geopolitical significance of the Panama Canal. In a recent interview, Heine addressed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting military action to reclaim control over the canal, highlighting…
Najam in NYT on Pakistan Military and Elections 2024
Professor Adil Najam tells the New York Times that Pakistan’s recent elections have created a crisis not only for its political parties but also for its military.
Verschuren Presents at West Point Conference on Modern Security Challenges
Sanne Verschuren, Assistant Professor of International Security at the Pardee School of Global Studies, was a featured presenter at the United States Military Academy at West Point’s conference held on February 7th and 8th, 2024. The conference, titled “States, Societies, and Security in the 21st Century,” convened military leadership and academic experts to delve into…
Garčević Interviewed on Developments in Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Garčević discusses Germany and the United States’ transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, the military significance of the battle for Bakhmut on the Eastern Ukrainian front, as well as what to expect of the war in the Spring.
Storella Interviewed on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s U.K. Visit
Ambassador Storella noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.K. is just the latest stop in a strategic diplomatic offensive, which he needs to be successful if a subsequent military offensive to retake territory seized by Russia is to be successful.
Najam Comments on Legacy of Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf
“The military in Pakistan has gone through a major change in the past two decades…It has gone from being an institution that most people respected, or kept quiet about, to one that is now very publicly under attack — and that shift started with Pervez Musharraf.”
Hare, Rosen, and Storella Explore the Path Forward in Ukraine War
The discussion centered on the risks and implications of continued hostilities in Ukraine and how to balance those against the risks of pursuing diplomacy with an aggressive and apparently unrepentant Putin regime.
Weinstein Outlines Changing Priorities for U.S. National Security
“While the best defense is a strong offense, our strategic tunnel vision is clouding our thinking on what it means to keep America safe. While adequately resourcing the US military is important, it isn’t the only requirement in our collective security.”
Weinstein Leads Event on U.S. Air Force with Major General Jeannie M. Leavitt
During this special WorldBoston event, Professor Weinstein and Major General Leavitt discussed the importance of public engagement for the service, Air Force recruiting, and the role of the U.S. Air Force in national security.
Schmidt, Shifirinson, and Ye Express Opposition to No-Fly Zone in Ukraine
Professors Schmidt, Shifrinson, and Ye were three of 78 experts who signed the open letter opposing a no-fly zone in Ukraine, adding to the argument against putting United States troops in direct engagement with Russians.
Najam Interviewed on Ukraine Crisis and U.S. Response
“This conflict comes when for Biden’s domestic problems are much more important than international ones. The country is divided, the pandemic is not over yet, and high levels of inflation are worrying.”
Garčević Interviewed on Issues Facing Serbia and the Balkans
Across multiple interviews, Ambassador Garčević discusses issues facing Serbia including the role of the U.S. and EU in the region, Russia and the Balkans, as well as the country’s military expansion and how that is perceived by others in the region.
Weinstein Leads IHI Lecture on U.S. Military-Civilian Divides
Lt. Gen. Weinstein (Ret.) discussed the continuous presence of United States forces in the Middle East since Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the need for all Americans to understand its military, as well as the need for a new doctrine of military force to be applied before the U.S. gets into another conflict.
Shifrinson Quoted on U.S. Credibility Amid Afghanistan Withdrawal
“The fact that we haven’t seen the castigation of U.S. credibility in an overt, dramatic way is a more telling indicator.”
Weinstein Comments on US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
In multiple articles, Lt Gen Weinstein applauds President Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal strategy stating, “you can’t focus on all those other activities when you’re mired in Afghanistan.”
Najam Discusses American Withdrawal From Afghanistan
If the U.S. is able to withdrawal troops by September 11, it will certainly be historic; however, there will be a lot of difficult discussions in Washington, D.C. and Kabul between now and then.
Harsch Publishes Op-Ed on Strategy for Afghanistan Withdrawal
“As September approaches, Biden may face new questions about how the last U.S. forces can leave Afghanistan without leaving chaos behind.”