Genell Discusses New Book ‘Empire by Law’ on Ottoman History Podcast
How did the League of Nations mandate system emerge in the Middle East after World War I? According to Aimee Genell, Associate Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, the answer lies not only in the decisions of European powers, but also in a century of Ottoman governance. In a…
Genell on ‘Empire by Law’ and the Legacy of Ottoman Governance
Empire by Law: The Ottoman Origins of the Mandate System in the Middle East, published in 2026 by Columbia University Press, reexamines the late Ottoman Empire’s role in shaping the modern Middle East and the international order that emerged after World War I. In this new book, professor Aimee Genell traces how contests over autonomy, sovereignty,…
Aftandilian Weighs in on Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
Professor Gregory Aftandilian shares his thoughts on the recognition of Palestinian statehood in a Wyoming Star report.
Heine on Indonesia’s BRICS Membership: A Major Step for the Global South
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, explores the significance of Indonesia’s entry into BRICS in a recent analysis published by China Daily. Writing on the country’s growing global role, Heine argues that Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS is not just an economic milestone but a strategic…
Heine Lends Insights into US-China Relations as Trump’s Presidency Begins
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was recently interviewed by Anand Naidoo, on The Heat, regarding Donal Trump’s second term in office and the prospects of US-China relations. Along with Heine, Chas Freeman, Yan Liang, and Victor Gao joined this discussion which addressed the question: “What…
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.
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…