Najam Speaks of Indus Water Treaty and Future of Hydro-Diplomacy
In late August, Professor Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, spoke at a seminar on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and Security in South Asia held at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, D.C., where he reminded the audience that although the present is defined by threats and stress…
Rida Ali Awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is proud to announce that Rida Ali (BA ’27) has been awarded the prestigious Harold C. Case Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Case Scholarship is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at BU, recognizing outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and scholarly potential….
Najam Speaks on Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions for the BBC
In a recent interview for the BBC, Dr. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, discussed the growing tensions in South and West Asia, most notably the cross-border escalations of conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Najam emphasized that the recent escalation must be understood within a broader regional, and…
Najam Publishes New Book Chapters on Sustainable Development
Dr. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School, has recently contributed two chapters in a new book, From Fragility to Resilience: Enhancing Sustainable Development. The book was edited by Uzma Tariq Haroon, Sarah Siddiq Aneel, and Tatyana Hanif and published by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). Najam’s chapters,…
Heine Discusses US-China Rivalry Amid a Non-Aligned Global South
Ambassador Jorge Heine unpacks how active non-alignment is helping the Global South navigate the era of polycrisis amid U.S.-China tensions in a new podcast.
Hare Publishes Opinion Piece About Trump’s Truth Social Public Diplomacy
Professor Hare published an opinion piece for the USC Center for Public Diplomacy Blog titled “Why Trump’s ‘Truth Social Public Diplomacy’ Leads to Few Diplomatic Wins.”
Najam Comments on Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Professor Adil Najam spoke to NPR about tensions surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty following India-Pakistan conflict.
Najam on Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability: “Every Country Is Now a Victim”
Professor Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, weighed in on the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report, which ranked Pakistan as the most climate-affected country in 2022. The report, released by the European think tank Germanwatch, attributes Pakistan’s ranking to the devastating 2022 floods, which displaced over 8…
Najam Discusses the Intersection of Economic Development and Climate Change
Adil Najam, speaking on Dawn News’ “Fiscal Focus,” highlights the urgent need to integrate climate action into economic development strategies, emphasizing that climate change is a significant threat to sustainable growth in countries like Pakistan.
Najam Asks: Why Aren’t We Outraged About Pakistan’s Education Crisis?
Dean Emeritus and Professor Adil Najam challenges Pakistan’s apathy towards education. With 25 million children out of school, he questions the accuracy of literacy statistics and society’s values. Najam argues that without public demand, policy changes alone can’t solve the crisis, highlighting the need for cultural shifts in education perception.
Najam Publishes Book Chapter on “Pakistan’s Moment of Youth”
In a book chapter presenting his new research, Prof. Adil Najam argues that this is “Pakistan’s Moment of Youth” and the future of the country will be decided by “those who are between 15 and 29 today.”
Adil Najam’s Insights Featured in New York Times Article
The New York Times recently published an article titled “As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky,” shedding light on Pakistan’s political landscape and the challenges facing the newly elected government. Amidst discussions on civil-military relations and economic troubles, the article features insights from Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee…
Najam Called to Comment on Pakistan Elections 2024
Prof. Adil Najam was a frequent guest on multiple news outlets as they struggled to make sense of the confused and confounding results of Pakistan’s 2024 elections.
Najam Writes Foreword for Book on Water Policy in Pakistan
Professor Adil Najam writes Foreword for new book on ‘Water Policy in Pakistan’ (2023) published by Springer Nature.
Najam Speaks in London on Climate and Girls Education
Adil Najam speaks in London on climate change and girls education at workshop and public event organized by the Malala Fund and the Center for Global Development (CGD).
Challenging Times for Pakistan Supreme Court Says Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah tells a Pardee School audience, “the legitimacy of my court is under serious threat, and that pains me and every judge of the [Pakistan] Supreme Court very gravely.”
Najam Interviewed on Saudi-Israel Relations
Professor Adil Najam was interviewed by Dawn News TV on the possibility of Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel and the possible response to such a decision in the Muslim world.
Najam Publishes Research in SM+S
Prof. Adil Najam co-authors paper in the journal Social Media and Society on how media attitudes on climate change coverage in the Global South are changing.
Najam Awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz and Development Leadership Award
Adil Najam conferred the Hilal-i-Pakistan, Pakistan’s second-highest civil award, by the President of Pakistan for contributions to education and environment. Also awarded the ‘Development Leadership Award’ to mark the country’s 75 years.
Najam in ‘Nature’ on Titan submersible tragedy
Adil Najam is quoted in a Nature report on Titan submersible implosion tragedy and the science philanthropy background of two of the deceased.