Heine Offers Insight on Brazil’s Role in Russia-Ukraine War
On May 2, 2023, Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, published an article for Foreign Policy on Brazil’s role in mediating the end of the Russia-Ukraine War. Heine argued that Brazil is the state…
Heine Publishes Op-Ed Arguing for Greater Recognition of Active Non-Alignment
“Suddenly, a war erupts in Europe, and this means that all bets are off, and all countries should chip in to support Ukraine. Yet, as India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has put it, ‘Europe has to grow out of its mindset that Europe’s problems are the world’s problems, but the world’s problems are not Europe’s.'”
Heine Interviewed on War in Ukraine, Latin America, and Active Non-Alignment
According to Ambassador Heine, Latin America’s reluctance to get more involved in the Russia-Ukraine war is symptomatic of the region’s wider adoption of active non-alignment.
Heine Offers Insight into Latin American Stance on Russia-Ukraine War
Ambassador Heine notes that despite the tragic nature of the ongoing war, countries in the Global South reject the effort to make this into a global war and make them pay for something that Europe should take care of.
Lukes & Schilde Interviewed on the Future of Russia & Ukraine After a Year of War
If peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are not being considered, how long can this fighting go on, realistically? And what will the world look like when it’s over? Professors Lukes and Schilde offer their insights.
Lukes Discusses President Biden’s Visit to Ukraine
“The visit made such a powerful image, not only obviously on the Ukrainians, but – interestingly – in Moscow…It made an impact, even in Russia, to such a point that the state’s well-oiled machinery was briefly confused.”
Storella Discusses Death of Ukraine’s Interior Minister and Ongoing War with Russia
“I do not think that Putin and the people around Putin…are going to back off until they realize that this catastrophic choice that Vladimir Putin made is only leading to disaster for Russia and the Russian people.”
Exploring the Global Dimensions of the War in Ukraine
During this edition of “Beyond the Headlines,” a panel of Pardee School professors explores the threat the Ukrainian conflict poses to global security, the politics and strategies shaping the war, the impact of the war on the Global South and China, and much more.
Goldstein Releases New Book: “The Road to Pearl Harbor“
Professor Goldstein’s latest book offers a timely examination of the conflict in the Pacific prior to the attacks on Pearl Harbor and offers lessons applicable to understanding contemporary Great Power flash points between Asia and the West.
Najam Joins “Dawn News” Analysis of Afghanistan Post-U.S. Withdrawal
Professor Najam offers his thoughts on the one year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and describes it as a year of “global disinterest, U.S. disengagement, and Taliban incompetence.”
CSE Hosts Vigil for Those Who Oppose Russia’s War in Ukraine
Faculty, staff, and students from across BU joined in opposition to the war and to stand for the protection of the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
Heine Quoted on Degrees of Global Response to Ukraine Crisis
“Many countries in South America, Africa, and Asia…don’t want to be pushed into a position that would go against their own interests, economic or otherwise.”
CSE Hosts Lecture with Ukrainian-Based Terrell Jermaine Starr
Independent journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr describes the treatment of ethnic and racial minorities in Ukraine and Russia, the vast humanity in Ukraine and the diverse racial experiences in the country, as well as how identity has played into the Russia-Ukraine war.
Shifrinson Discusses How Close the World is to World War III
While Shifrinson admitted that the world is closer to WWIII than in December 2021, he said we are still a number of steps away from a conflict akin to the first two world wars.
Garčević & Storella React to Zelensky’s Speech Before Congress
Ambassadors Garčević and Storella offer insight into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address before Congress and how the U.S. might alter support for Ukraine.
Schmidt, Shifirinson, and Ye Express Opposition to No-Fly Zone in Ukraine
Professors Schmidt, Shifrinson, and Ye were three of 78 experts who signed the open letter opposing a no-fly zone in Ukraine, adding to the argument against putting United States troops in direct engagement with Russians.
Garčević Comments on Ukraine and the West’s “Escalation Paradox”
According to Ambassador Garčević, the West is caught in an “escalation paradox:” they can’t sit back without taking action as Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, but they have to do it carefully to avoid further escalation.
Shifrinson Interviewed on Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In discussing the international response to the invasion, Professor Shifrinson noted how Europe has come together in opposition to Russia and shown unity in a way previously unimagined.
Lukes Discusses Global Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
“Whatever happens to Ukraine, life will continue in Kansas and California and New York and Florida. But it could be gradually a very different kind of life.”
Mamolea Discusses Work of Vespasian Pella During CSE Webinar
Mamolea detailed the life and work of Vespasian Pella, an early 20th century Romanian jurist who championed a system of international justice that was designed to prevent war, punish atrocity, and vindicate humanity’s political and economic rights.