Slobodian Analyzes Global Trade Future in NYRB Symposium
Professor Quinn Slobodian examines the implications of Trump’s return to office for global trade in The New York Review of Books’ symposium. His analysis explores shifts from thousand-percent tariffs to the decline of international institutions, while questioning claims about benefits to working-class Americans.
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.
Quinn Slobodian to Speak at WTO Public Forum on Global Capitalism and Democracy
Quinn Slobodian, Professor of International History, will speak at the WTO Public Forum on September 13, 2024. His session, “Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy,” explores how new economic entities like tax havens and special economic zones reflect ultracapitalists’ attempts to separate free markets from democratic oversight.
Deglobalization and China-Latin America Relations: Heine on The Heat.
Ambassador 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, recently appeared on CGTN: America’s The Heat to discuss how China’s evolving foreign policy strategy will shape international affairs. Heine first discussed interconnectivity in global affairs,…
Heine Interviewed on Changing Trends in Globalization
In an article interview with CGTN: America, 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, explained the changing nature of globalization amidst rising tensions between the United States and China. Heine first discussed the…
Pardee School Faculty Discuss China’s Global Impact During “Research on Tap” Event
This “Research on Tap” convened BU faculty and researchers from across schools and disciplines. Through a series of individual presentations on a wide range of topics, the suite of experts expanded BU’s reservoir of knowledge on China and helped inform research and teaching on China at global and local dimensions.
Gallagher Comments on State of Globalization and Global Economics
“You know how stock markets have bubbles? And then there’s a correction. I think there’s been a globalization bubble, and we’re trying to correct it.”
Heine Discusses CCP Congress & China’s Future on “CGTN“
Ambassador Heine notes that the great balancing act China must commit to is remaining a champion of free trade and foreign investment while also expanding its technological and scientific capabilities in order to be more self-reliant, a challenge that President Xi appears ready to take on.
Heine Publishes Op-eds on COVID-19 & Chilean Elections
Across two pieces, Ambassador Heine explores Chile’s historic constitutional election as well as CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria’s book “Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.”
Pardee School Faculty & Student Participate in ISA Conference
Nine Pardee School Faculty and one undergraduate student will present during the International Studies Associations annual convention, whose theme is “Globalization, Regionalism and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics.”
Klinger Contributes Chapter to Beyond Neoliberalism
Prof. Julie Klinger’s chapter explores the evolution of “China” and “Globalization” studies in U.S. and Chinese social science research in the post-Cold War era.