Storella and Weinstein Host the U.S. Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program
This past Wednesday, September 13th, Ambassador Mark Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s African Studies Center, and Lt Gen Jack Weinstein, USAF (Ret), Professor of the Practice of International Security at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted…
Storella Joins Panel on U.S. Foreign Policy and War in Ukraine
In discussing how to explain U.S. support for Ukraine, Ambassador Storella urged that we explain that support for Ukraine is “forward defense,” supporting the country’s ability “to fight there so we will never have to fight here.”
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.
Eckstein Interviewed on Findings of and Contention Surrounding “Cuban Privilege“
Professor Eckstein outlines the findings of her book, what motivated her to pursue this line of research, why United States immigration policy gives a special exception to Cuban immigrants and the impact of these policies, as well as the controversy surrounding her latest book.
Shifrinson Comments on NATO Enlargement and Ukraine Crisis
Historically, NATO enlargement, “was a way of incentivizing liberalization in countries that had been in the Communist bloc, showing that the US still has a mission in Europe, and a way of the US projecting power and checking alternative systems like the European Union.”
Shifrinson Comments on President Biden’s Foreign Policy
Despite President Biden’s posturing himself as all that former President Donald Trump is not, he is increasingly being compared to his enemy due to his recent foreign affairs fumbles. Professor Shifrinson offers his insights on Sweedish Public Television.
Shifrinson Co-Authors Article on President Biden’s “Pragmatic Realism”
“Although his predecessor…gave voice to similar impulses, it is Biden who offers a more coherent version of pragmatic realism – a mode of thought that prizes the advancement of tangible U.S. interests, expects other states to follow their own interests, and changes course to get what the United States needs in a competitive world.”
Bacevich Interviewed for Premier Question of the Week Podcast
Pardee School Professor emeritus Andrew Bacevich discusses the state of American security 20 years after 9/11 and President Biden’s decision to pull troops from Afghanistan.
Heine Discusses Impact of Kabul’s Fall on the International System
“The great withdrawal of the United States from Central Asia, and from the key passageway of Eurasia, will have vast repercussions.”
Shifrinson Discusses U.S. “Neo‐Primacy” Strategy on Cato Podcast
Professor Shifrinson weighs in on a new critique of the restraint school in U.S. foreign policy debates and explains why the strategy proposed by some liberal internationalists to confront a rising China – a strategy he terms “neo‐primacy” – is bound to fail.
Sarkar Speaks at SHAFR Capitalism Roundtable
Professor Sarkar discussed how the histories of capitalism can transform the study of U.S. foreign policy in the twentieth century, with particular reference to U.S. leadership in nuclear technologies and knowhow during the Cold War.
Harsch Publishes Op-Ed on Strategy for Afghanistan Withdrawal
“As September approaches, Biden may face new questions about how the last U.S. forces can leave Afghanistan without leaving chaos behind.”
Heine Delivers Lecture on Consequences of Trump’s Foreign Policy
Ambassador Heine outlined the major foreign policy shifts under President Trump, the changing global landscape, and implications for the US’ domestic politics.
Najam Interviewed by VOA Radio on Trump Impeachment
“The real ‘trial’ of what happened on January 6 will continue in the public imagination for a long time to come.”
Najam Publishes Op-Ed on Myanmar Coup
While there is little the U.S. President can do to resolve the situation in Myanmar, Dean Najam argues that President Biden must take a strong principled stance on the issues that define this crisis.
Policy Leaders Forum: Paula Dobriansky on U.S. Foreign Policy
Paula Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, discussed the global challenges currently facing United States foreign policy.
Bacevich Gives Talk on Post-Cold War Foreign Policy
Prof. Emeritus Andrew Bacevich assessed whether the recent history of U.S. military engagement has made America safer.
Hefner in The Diplomat: Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses religion’s role in U.S. Foreign Policy and the implications it has for Asia.
Bacevich: Obama Muddles Foreign Policy
Emeritus prof. Andrew Bacevich said that the Obama administration had muddled most of their foreign policy initiatives, culminating with John Kerry’s inauspicious visit to France in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks.