Slobodian Analyzes Expanding Global Scrutiny of Elon Musk’s Digital and Space Ambitions
In a recent interview for Democracy Now!, Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School, offered an in‑depth analysis of the growing regulatory backlash facing Elon Musk across Europe and parts of Asia. Slobodian explained that the French raid on Musk’s Paris headquarters marked the culmination of a year‑long investigation that began with…
Beyond the Headlines: The Arctic on the Global Agenda
On February 2, 2026, the Pardee School of Global Studies welcomed Boston University scholars and faculty for a panel discussion as part of its Beyond the Headlines series, as they examined the global attention and role in national security of Greenland today. The panel consisted of Adriana Craciun, Professor at the College of Arts and…
Slobodian Speaks on the Uniting of Libertarians and Cultural Conservatives in New Interview
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Pardee School, was interviewed for Socialter in an article by Fabien Benoit titled Quinn Slobodian : Autour de Trump, un nouvel eugénisme supprime les politiques à destination des plus pauvres, published October 21, 2025. In this interview, Slobodian traces the intellectual roots of today’s far right in a wide-ranging…
Quinn Slobodian’s ‘Hayek’s Bastards’ Named NBCC Finalist
Congratulations to Professor Quinn Slobodian, whose most recent book, Hayek’s Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ, and the Capitalism of the Far Right, has been named a finalist for the 2025 National Book Critics Circle Awards under their Criticism category. The recognition highlights the book’s powerful intervention in debates about capitalism, democracy, and the contemporary far right….
Continued Dedication in Pardee School’s Second Magazine Issue
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to present the second issue of the Pardee Magazine. Building on last year’s inaugural edition, this issue reflects the school’s enduring commitment to rigorous, interdisciplinary, problem-driven research and education focused on the world’s most pressing challenges. Guided by a growing community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners, the…
Professor Slobodian Named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow
Prof. Quinn Slobodian of the Pardee School has been honored with the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Beyond the Headlines: Tech Billionaires, Governance, and the Risks of Private Power
On February 14, 2025, Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a panel discussion as part of its Beyond the Headlines series, examining the growing role of tech industry leaders in government operations. Moderated by Dean Scott Taylor, the panel featured Dr. Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies…
Slobodian Co-Directs Major Conference on Global Economic History
Professor Quinn Slobodian, named one of the World’s 25 Top Thinkers by Prospect UK, co-directed a major conference bringing together eleven emerging scholars examining economic transformation across four continents. The History and Political Economy Project’s 2024 grantee conference explored themes from banking privatization to labor politics at global ports.
Slobodian Analyzes Global Trade Future in NYRB Symposium
Professor Quinn Slobodian examines the implications of Trump’s return to office for global trade in The New York Review of Books’ symposium. His analysis explores shifts from thousand-percent tariffs to the decline of international institutions, while questioning claims about benefits to working-class Americans.
Quinn Slobodian Unpacks ‘Crack-Up Capitalism’ at WTO Forum
Quinn Slobodian explores how special economic zones challenge traditional notions of sovereignty and democracy. From Hong Kong to Honduras, these “portable” spaces of light regulation represent a complex realignment of global economic geographies, often blurring lines between state and market forces.
Quinn Slobodian to Speak at WTO Public Forum on Global Capitalism and Democracy
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, will speak at the WTO Public Forum on September 13, 2024. His session, “Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy,” explores how new economic entities like tax havens and special economic zones reflect ultracapitalists’ attempts to separate free markets from democratic oversight.
Unmasking the UK’s ‘Second Empire’: Slobodian’s Timely Analysis in The New York Review of Books
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently authored an article for The New York Review of Books titled “Safe Havens” which was published in the May 2024 edition. In his article, Slobodian explores the intricate web of tax havens that constitute what he terms the UK’s…
Slobodian Challenges Conventional Views on Globalization in Recent Feature
In a recent Bloomberg Markets article titled “Everything You Thought About Free Trade Is Wrong,” Professor of International History, Quinn Slobodian was featured for his critical examination of globalization. The article explores Slobodian’s latest book, “Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy,” challenging the prevailing narrative of free trade’s success….