Garčević Explores Montenegro’s Political Instability
In the wake of the June 11, 2023 Montenegro Parliamentary elections, Radio Slobodna Europe published an article featuring Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. The article, “Garčević: Montenegro is Entering a Period of Political Instability,” discusses Montenegro’s political instability and how the…
Garčević Comments on Rising Tensions in Kosovo
On June 5, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was featured on Al Jazeera Global News to comment on the recent escalation in Kosovo. Tensions intensified a week ago when ethnic Serbs living in Northern Kosovo held violent protests and…
Garčević Gives Update on Western Balkans Joining EU
On June 1, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was published in Euronews for his article: Is EU Membership Dream for the Western Balkans a Slowly Fading Prospect with No Future? Two decades after the Thessaloniki Summit, while gearing up for the…
Garčević Discusses Supplying Ukraine with Fighter Jets
On May 30, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, took part in the political talk show – Context, broadcast on Al Jazeera Balkans. The show also featured Robert Barić, international security analyst and professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb, Croatia,…
Garčević Interviewed on EU Enlargement
On May 10, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, spoke to Road to Europe: Forum for the European Balkan on the potential of Western Balkan states to join the European Union (EU). Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Thessaloniki…
Garčević Delivers Lecture on Global Cooperation
On March 22, 2023, Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, lectured on the impending challenges for multilateralism and global cooperation for students of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. During his lecture, titled “Towards a new UN:…
Garčević Interviewed on Developments in Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Garčević discusses Germany and the United States’ transfer of military equipment to Ukraine, the military significance of the battle for Bakhmut on the Eastern Ukrainian front, as well as what to expect of the war in the Spring.
Garčević Speaks at IEMS George E. Danis Security & Diplomacy Seminar
Ambassador Garčević joined fellow scholars and practitioners to examine how the war in Ukraine may reflect on the situation in Eastern Mediterranean, including Turkish-Greek relations.
Hare Publishes Op-Ed Arguing for Necessary Reforms to Global Diplomacy
Ambassador Hare expounds on the findings of “The Palgrave Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation” and key areas where diplomacy can make reforms that will enhance its capabilities for the mutual benefit of all countries.
Garčević Publishes Paper on Role of Serbian Orthodox Church in Western Balkans
While the political importance of the churches has noticeably decreased over time, in Orthodox countries such as those in the Western Balkans, the church remains a significant actor and is inextricably linked to both politics and state power. Garčević and Morrison explore why the SPC remains a potent force in public and political life today.
Garčević Calls for Immediate Montenegrin Elections and Formation of a New Government
Ambassador Garčević discusses how Montenegro has been going through political instability, the country’s ongoing institutional crisis, and a possible way forward after the Presidential elections in March 2023.
Garčević Discusses Russian Global Influence at West Point Security Seminar
Ambassador Garčević joined scholars and practitioners from Europe and the U.S. to discuss how Russia transforms its soft power into “sharp power,” examining the role of local political players, including the Orthodox Church, Russian or pro-Russian media outlets, economic footprint (energy projects), and defense cooperation with Serbia.
Hare Coedits Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation; Pardee Colleagues Contribute Chapters
Diplomacy is now a neglected global issue; this text seeks to not only identify current problems diplomacy is facing but also identify some practical options for reform and innovation.
Garčević Interviewed on Institutional Crisis in Montenegro
Ambassador Garčević argues that the current political crisis in Montenegro cannot be resolved without more robust EU involvement; however, there does not appear to be an appetite for such intervention on Brussels or Washington’s side.
Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN and Diplomatic Missions in NYC
Students received a guided tour of the UN headquarters and visited four missions and a number of dignitaries where they learned about how much these states use the potential that multilateralism offers and what they do to overcome challenges stemming from their limited resources and inbuilt perception of their secondary role in global affairs.
Garčević Breaks Down Implications of U.S. House Speaker Election
The struggle to elect a Speaker of the House illuminates the strength far-right Republicans and Trump allies may have in the future, which Ambassador Garčević argues could make it difficult for mainline Republicans to govern the House over the next two years.
Garčević Comments on Deteriorating Political and Security Situation in Western Balkans
According to Garčević, the EU’s response to insecurity in the Western Balkans speaks more about Brussels’ concern that instability in Ukraine may spill over to the Balkans than the Union’s genuine intention to reinvigorate EU integration of the region.
Garčević Discusses Russia-Ukraine War & Western “Escalation Paradox”
Are the Balkans vulnerable to Russian influence amidst its continued military campaign in Ukraine? How can Western powers keep the door open to negotiations with Russia while also providing Ukraine with aid? Ambassador Garčević explains.
Garčević Interviewed on NATO Crisis Management in Europe
Whether in Ukraine or Bosnia and Herzegovina, NATO is struggling to balance how to stay out of potential or ongoing conflicts even though the outcomes are deemed critical for NATO’s goals in Europe. Ambassador Garčević offers his thoughts on the situations in Ukraine and the Balkans.
Garčević Discusses EU Enlargement and Regional Challenges for Western Balkans
Ambassador Garčević argued that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was a moment for the EU to radically re-evaluate its stagnant enlargement process; he proposed that Brussels develop a multi-step EU integration process, creating intermediate goals before the full inclusion into the Union,