Sabrina Benedetti and Miya Peterson Receive Prestigious Provost’s Scholars Awards
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is proud to announce that Sabrina Benedetti (BA ’28) and Miya Peterson (BA ’28) have been selected as recipients of the Provost’s Scholars Award, a prestigious university honor recognizing sophomore students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and ambition, and a willingness to push beyond traditional academic boundaries….
Hare Examines Russia’s Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Cuba
Ambassador Paul Webster Hare recently took to the Latin American Advisor to share his thoughts on Russia’s plans to invest $1 billion in Cuba by 2030.
Selin Discusses Climate Politics in U.S. Presidential Election with Swedish Media
Pardee School Professor Henrik Selin explains why climate policy has taken a backseat in today’s U.S. presidential election: “The campaign has centered on swing states and issues undecided voters consider important. Less than one percent of those living in the country will determine the election,” he tells Swedish newspaper Dagens ETC.
Gallagher Publishes Article on Chinese Energy Finance in Developing Countries
In order to understand and steer Chinese finance more towards renewable energy technologies in the power sectors of developing countries, Gallagher and his co-authors explore the domestic incentives for Chinese energy investment abroad as well as those in recipient countries that facilitate that investment.
GDP Center Launches New “China’s Global Power Database”
The GDP Database enables more nuanced analysis of investment and finance activities with the participation of Chinese actors.
Najam in TNS on Renewable Energy in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses the benefits of renewable energies like wind, solar, geothermal and wave over nuclear energy.
Najam in Express Tribune on Renewable Energy in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses Pakistan’s Thar coal project as well as how the country can transition from coal to renewable sources of energy.
Najam in Express Tribune: Renewable Energy in Pakistan
Pardee School Dean Adil Najam dispelled the myth that coal is a cheaper option than renewable resources.