A Natural Progression
I was actively seeking out graduate programs with opportunities to go to China, as well as opportunities where I could develop my skills in economics and international relations...I knew I had to give my all for the opportunity to study at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center....
Towards a More Just World
Throughout my [journalism] career, I have worked towards creating a more just world … I am confident that the SAIS education and network of support will give me the strongest possible foundation to continue this work....
Understanding the Nuances in International Relations
I chose the Hopkins-Nanjing Center because I wanted to deepen my understanding of global affairs from a Sino-American perspective...The HNC's academic excellence and its focus on fostering U.S.-China relations perfectly align with my career aspirations....
Pardee Students Gain Insights and Connections in Washington D.C. Networking Trip
Pardee School graduate students embarked on an educational journey to Washington D.C., exploring humanitarian causes, global economic challenges, peacebuilding efforts, and defense research. The trip included visits to prominent organizations, discussions with experts, and networking opportunities, providing invaluable insights and fostering meaningful connections within the field of international affairs....
Pardee Students Lead Inaugural Graduate Research Conference
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University recently hosted its first annual Pardee Atlas Graduate Research Conference on April 19, 2024. The student-led conference, organized by the editorial team of the Pardee Atlas Journal of Global Affairs, brought together graduate students from across the Greater Boston area to present their research and engage in discussions around the theme of “Global Challenges and Solutions for the 21st Century.” The conference featured a diverse range of presentations from students at institutions including Boston University, Harvard University, Brandeis University, and others. Topics spanned issues in global education, health, humanitarian crises, geopolitics, and security. “When I first started my graduate degree, I wanted to see more engagement between graduate students and give my fellow colleagues the opportunity to share their work and views on global issues impacting us today,” said Manpreet Singh, Editor-in-Chief of the Pardee Atlas Journal and co-chair of the conference. “With the leadership of my fellow co-chairs Brooke Van Ackooy and Alexis Moran, I am excited to see this vision come to life through our inaugural conference.” Harvard Kennedy students present research. The conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, with presentations covering subjects like teacher shortages in the Philippines and Venezuela, cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination programs in Russia and Nigeria, impacts of the Taliban regime on gender and ethnic rights in Afghanistan, and the emergence of paramilitary organizations in post-Soviet Russia, among others. “It was a pleasure working with both Brooke and Alexis as we built the foundation for future conferences,” Singh added. “Thank you to all the presenters for taking the time to share your work and engage in lively discussion. I also want to thank the Dean’s Office and Pardee School administrative team for their support in making this event possible.” The conference organizers plan for this to become an annual event, fostering dialogue and collaboration among the next generation of global leaders and thinkers in the Boston area. Participant Justin Dynia, LASMA ’24, reflected positively on the conference stating, “We all learned a lot from each other and the future feels brighter knowing about their dedicated efforts to make our world a better place.“...
Global Exploration Creates Impactful Experiences for Maxwell Student
Jacob Grindstaff-Espinal ’24 chose to study abroad in Strasbourg, France because the city hosts numerous diplomatic nongovernmental organizations, which provide students like Grindstaff-Espinal numerous internship opportunities....
Grad student talks climate diplomacy at global UN Climate Change Conference
University of Washington Jackson School grad student Maryam Al Hammadi (M.A. International Studies Candidate '24) was a featured guest in a panel discussion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, titled, “Global Decarbonization Accelerator: Commitment of Young Emirati Minds,” as part of the annual global United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28. We recently caught up with Maryam, whose hometown is Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, about the experience of being at COP28 and following her passion for climate diplomacy while pursuing a degree at the Jackson School....
PhD student from the School of Government and Public Transformation participated in the 2024 Raisina Dialogue in India
The School of Government and Public Transformation at Tec de Monterrey participated in the 2024 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge, a collaboration between IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)....
AWER Summit: Empowering Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience
The Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER) Summit, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The summit convened stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, academia, and governments to discuss strategies for investing in, empowering, and educating Afghan women and girls. AWER, established by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in 2022, aims to foster innovative collaborations to support Afghan women and girls’ access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship....
Christine An’s Cinematic Journey
Christine An (BA IR ’24) debuted "At What Cost" sharing her journey balancing family, passion, and education. Her intentional path forged a dual degree film/IR, shaping her into a global storyteller...
SAIS: A Place for Both Academic & Personal Discovery
I saw SAIS as an incredible opportunity to broaden both my professional and academic interests as well as my own personal journey of growth and self-exploration....
Learning from the Greatest Minds
We are learning from some of the greatest minds in international relations, in the same room as some of the world’s most influential leaders....