Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Honduran Presidential Election
“If Mrs. Castro…really wants to make a clean break with her country’s recent past, she should follow her own counsel and put her country’s interest first. This would mean following a policy known as Active Non-Alignment.”
Goldstein Authors Book Chapter Peacekeeping and Partition of Ireland
Professor Goldstein’s chapter looks at the historical background to the use of partition as an attempt to resolve communal conflict.
Nolan Guest Edits Issue of “Journal of Social History“
“In Latin America and the Caribbean, as elsewhere, conflicts over credibility and truth abound in the historical archive, leaving traces of rumor, denunciation, and even outright forgery that pose interpretative challenges for historians.”
Pardee Center’s IHI Hosts Symposium on Impacts and Aftermath of Pearl Harbor
Over 200 attendees heard five diplomatic and military historians speak on a wide range of topics about the origins, course, and meaning of great power war in China and the Pacific between 1937-1945.
Hefner Discusses Exclusive/Inclusive Practices of Islamist Movements
Based on forthcoming research, Professor Hefner’s remarks explore the declining momentum of Islamist movements in the aftermath of the Arab Spring and the temporary rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
Fewsmith Offers Thoughts on CCP’s 6th Plenum During Hoover Institution Panel
Professor Fewsmith joined fellow experts in unpacking the significance of the 6th Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party’s 19th Congress and what lies ahead for Xi Jinping and China.
Mako Discusses “After the Arab Uprisings” on POMEPS Podcast
Professor Mako and coauthor Valentine Moghadam discuss the key findings of their book and how they go about examining the key elements in explaining the divergent outcomes of the Arab Spring uprising.
Garčević Discusses Conflict Resolution and Negotiations with Fletcher School Students
Ambassador Garčević’s remarks provided an opportunity to learn more about life situations and career paths where students could employ their negotiation skills.
Pardee Center’s IHI Hosts Lecture on “Nazis of Copley Square“
On Charles Gallagher’s latest book, Pardee School Professor John Woodward commented, “He is the first scholar to document the leading role Nazi intelligence and specifically, SS officer Herbert Scholz, played in organizing and supporting covert action in Boston.”
Garčević Interviewed on Issues Facing Serbia and the Balkans
Across multiple interviews, Ambassador Garčević discusses issues facing Serbia including the role of the U.S. and EU in the region, Russia and the Balkans, as well as the country’s military expansion and how that is perceived by others in the region.
Fewsmith Offers Insights From Latest Book in CLM Interview
From Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping, Professor Fewsmith breaks down the political power structure in China and how power in China cannot be passed from one leader to another institutionally; it is necessary for each leader to build his own support.
Najam Discusses Environmental Policy at UN EMG’s Stockholm+50
Dean Najam suggests that, while much has happened because of the Stockholm conference, much of its agenda remains a work in progress and that this fact would have greatly disturbed the architects of the original conference.
Nolan Discusses 1954 CIA-led Coup in Guatemala
Professor Nolan explores the overthrow of Guatemalan President Árbenz in 1954 and its importance as a model for CIA-backed regime change across Latin America.
Garčević Discusses Standing of Small States in Global Affairs
“If the countries [in Southeast Europe] want to keep up with new trends, they have to create modern, professional, cost-effective, non-orthodox diplomacies.”
Lori’s Book Receives Honorable Mention for AGAPS Best Book Award
This is the fourth time Offshore Citizens has received an honor for academic excellence, and it has already received a number of accolades from APSA and ENMISA.
Heine Argues for Active Non-Alignment in “TI Observer” Article
“The strengthening of regional bodies, a commitment to multilateralism…and a radical reorientation of foreign policies and of the priorities of foreign ministries are some of the steps any such policy of Active Non-Alignment would entail.”
Najam Discusses Future of Pakistan’s Climate Policy on “Climate Mahaul”
Najam and host Huma Yusuf reflect on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and offer thoughts on how Pakistan – a country that emits less than 1% of global greenhouse gases but counts among the most climate-vulnerable – should craft its climate policy.
Heine Interviewed on Chilean Presidential Runoff Election
Ambassador Heine discusses the polarized nature of this election, the runoff candidates – José Antonio Kast on the extreme right and Gabriel Boric on the left – as well as why centrist parties are not playing as big a role in this election.
Heine Interviewed on “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America”
Ambassador Heine’s book explores the double challenge confronting Latin America today: the worst crisis in 120 years caused by the pandemic, and the emerging new Cold War between the United States and China with Latin America caught in the middle.
Schmidt Presents Research on EU’s Economic Ideas on Market and Law
Professor Schmidt examines the resilience of ordo-liberal and neoliberal ideas with regard to Eurozone governance, then considers the impact of such ideas on European economies.