Ambassador Vesko Garcević comments on Zelenskyy’s Oval Office Visit
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was invited by TRT World News to comment on the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His take on the meeting was broadcast on February 28th here. In the commentary, he described the meeting as an unprecedented display…
Ambassador Jorge Heine on U.S.-China Competition and the Panama Canal
In a recent article, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was extensively quoted on his insights on the geopolitical significance of the Panama Canal. In a recent interview, Heine addressed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting military action to reclaim control over the canal, highlighting…
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.
Heine Offers Comments on Upcoming IDB Presidential Election
“It is essential that [the Inter-American Development Bank] resume its task of promoting the development of Latin America and not become a foreign policy tool for the United States.”
Garčević Comments on U.S. Midterm Elections
Describing the elections as “critically important” for the future of the U.S., Ambassador Garčević said that no matter the results of the mid-term elections, former President Trump might take it as a pretext to run for President again in 2024.
Lukes Discusses Implications of Overturning Roe v. Wade
In his interview, Professor Lukes explains the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling, how it doesn’t represent the view of a majority of Americans, as well as former President Donald Trump’s influence on the decision.
Storella Comments on U.S. Efforts to Protect Afghan Allies
In his comments, Ambassador Storella discusses his experience working on the SIV program, notes the rigorous nature of the vetting process, and explains how the Trump administration intentionally broke the program.
Heine Publishes Article on January 6 U.S. Capitol Riot
In exploring what led to the January 6 Capitol riots, Ambassador Heine places the event within the broader crisis of Western democracies and the rise of populism that has been its hallmark.
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.
Storella Discusses Trump’s Impact on SIV Processing
“‘Extreme vetting’ produced extreme delays that put our allies’ lives at risk and contributed to the desperate scenes we are witnessing in Kabul today.”
Weinstein Comments on US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
In multiple articles, Lt Gen Weinstein applauds President Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal strategy stating, “you can’t focus on all those other activities when you’re mired in Afghanistan.”
Lukes Publishes Op-Ed on Trump’s Second Impeachment
“Fear of people more powerful than them and political opportunism prevailed over the truth.”
Nolan Reviews Book on Child Separation in the U.S.
“Taking children is a crime of long standing in America. It is not a recent mutation, a freak accident on which we can easily turn the page.”
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.”
Stern Coauthors Op-Ed on Trump and Authoritarianism
“Authoritarian predispositions are not a problem that can just be educated away…a strong rhetorical focus on a unified Americanness can play a vital role in reassuring and deactivating the innately intolerant.”
Garčević Interviewed on Incoming Biden Administration
The incoming Biden administration will face many challenges in the coming years, but every challenge creates opportunity.
Stern Discusses Capitol Siege, Motivation, and What’s Next
Professor Stern discussed whether the January 6 attack on the Capitol was an act of terrorism, what motivated those behind the attack, and what she feels can be done to prevent further violence.
Najam Discusses Capitol Siege with International Media
Dean Najam called out the ever growing divide between political ideologies and the seemingly broken political environment in the U.S., which he has previously referred to as “The Angst of America.”
Stern Discusses “Online Right” Discourse Following Capitol Siege
Professor Stern discusses how social media and the internet acts “like a hall of mirrors” for right-wing extremists.
Stern Comments on U.S. Capitol Siege in Bloomberg Quint
“President Trump doesn’t say go out and attack the Capitol but he is encouraging people to believe that the election was stolen.”