Weinstein Delivers Lecture on Nuclear Deterrence and Global Security
Lt. Gen Weinstein (Ret) discussed the nuclear capabilities of Russia, China, and North Korea; the need to modernize the United State’s nuclear forces; the nuclear component of the war in Ukraine, and more.
Heine Comments on Future of Xi Jinping’s Leadership
Ambassador Heine analyzes the role of the current president of China, his possibility of re-election, the tensions with Taiwan, the relationship with North Korea, and more.
Shifrinson Co-Authors Op-Ed on Global Crisis Generation
“Highly committed states, however weak, will do what they need to do to be heard and to be taken seriously when the stakes for them are perceived to be high, even existential.”
Classroom Spotlight: Park Presents on Traveling in N. Korea
Sophie Park (Pardee ’20) shared her experiences traveling and volunteering in North Korea with students currently taking IR 501 Conflict and Cooperation in Asia.
BUCSA Hosts Amb. Joseph DeTrani for Talk on N. Korea
The Center for the Study of Asia hosted Amb. Joseph DeTrani for a talk on North Korea’s nuclear diplomacy.
Shifrinson in FA on Nuclear-Armed North Korea
Prof. Joshua Shifrinson recently published an article in Foreign Affairs exploring the upside of a nuclear-armed North Korea.
Najam Cautiously Optimistic about Korean Summit Diplomacy
Najam says Korean Peninsula summit diplomacy is a major step forward but a long, long journey still ahead.
Najam in VOA on Trump’s Asia Diplomacy
Dean Adil Najam interviewed on VOA on US diplomatic moves in North Korea, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Keylor in Newsweek on N. Korea’s Weapons Testing
Prof. William Keylor discusses whether North Korea will follow through on claims that they are willing to stop testing nuclear weapons.
Sarkar Publishes Op-Ed in BU Today on N. Korea
Prof. Jayita Sarkar argues that diplomacy, not brinkmanship, is the best way for the United States to face the threat posed by N. Korea.
Pardee Professors Speak at HTC Forum on N. Korea
Pardee School professors Thomas Berger, Jayita Sarkar and Robert Loftis spoke as part of a Howard Thurman Center forum on North Korea.
Berger in Tehran Times on N. Korea Sanctions
Prof. Thomas Berger discussed whether economic sanctions alone will be enough to prompt North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
BtH: The United States, China and the Two Koreas
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the current tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Sarkar Publishes Op-Ed in WaPo on North Korea
Prof. Jayita Sarkar examines how the United States could potentially relieve tensions with North Korea without using a military strike or sanctions.
Keylor in the Boston Herald on Trump’s N. Korea Comments
Prof. William Keylor discusses President Donald Trump’s first speech before the UN General Assembly, and his comments on North Korea.
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.
Najam in The Boston Herald on N. Korean Missile Tests
Dean Adil Najam discusses how North Korea is testing its adversaries with recent missile launches.
Keylor Interviewed on N. Korea Missile Tests
Prof. William Keylor discusses the recent firing of a North Korean missile over Japan.
Najam in Boston Herald on Trump’s ‘Fire and Fury’ Remark
Dean Adil Najam discusses President Donald Trump’s recent comments that North Korea would see “fire and fury like the world has never seen” if they threaten the U.S.
Keylor in IBT on China’s Fuel Sales to N. Korea
Prof. William Keylor discusses China’s recent suspension of fuel sales to North Korea due to fear of lack of payment.