Research at the Pardee School brings together talent from across Boston University. The School’s research portfolio includes projects undertaken by Pardee School’s core faculty, Centers and Institutes, and research initiatives.
The Pardee School's 7 affiliated research centers are dedicated to advancing human progress. Each center has a regional or thematic focus: African Studies; Asian Studies; European Studies; Latin American Studies; Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA); Global Development Policy (GDP Center); and the Study of the Longer-Range Future.
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its Second Annual Conference on the Jewish Left on February 28, 2025. Since its launch in 2024, the conference has quickly become an important space for discussions on Jewish intellectual and political issues, bringing together...
A question echoed through Boston University's halls: what counts as knowledge, and who gets to decide? For graduate students Soffía Blystra and Estef Calderón Villón from BU's Spanish Literature Department, the answer led to the creation of Zine Lugar, a publication that challenges traditional academic boundaries while amplifying diverse voices. The idea emerged one evening...
In the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Joseph Wippl, former CIA officer and damage assessment team member, provides unprecedented first-hand account of the investigation following America's most devastating spy case.
Professor Sanne Verschuren receives Stanton Foundation grant to study strategic weapons development and nuclear deterrence, combining extensive archival research across four countries with an elite-level survey of defense community experts.
The African Studies Center at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies announced the public launch of its latest digital resources for studying Africa's Ajami traditions. The Readers in Ajami project website is now accessible to the public, featuring the newly completed 200-page Wolof Ajami Reader - the first in a planned series of...
Professor Timothy Longman's review essay in Political Science Quarterly analyzes Marie-Eve Desrosiers' book Trajectories of Authoritarianism in Rwanda, challenging the notion of authoritarian regimes as inherently stable. Through a case study of Rwanda's pre-genocide regimes, Longman reveals the precariousness of authoritarian control and highlights how weakness led to extreme violence.
At Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, students are embarking on life-changing journeys, mastering African languages and immersing themselves in diverse cultures – all while receiving funding for their studies. The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship program opens doors for students across disciplines, offering unique opportunities for academic growth and cultural exchange.
Following a highly successful conference in May, the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to announce the publication of its symposium on the Jewish left in the journal Critical Research on Religion. This collection of essays, now available open access for...