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Let’s Talk About: The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan parallels history of Soviet intervention in the country

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol October 12, 2021
Considering the recent events in Afghanistan, it’s important to address and discuss these events in relation to parallels in history.
David Vine, professor of anthropology at American University, explained the post-9/11 refugee crisis at a virtual event with the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Sept. 30. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Anthropology researcher examines full scope of post-9/11 conflicts, refugee consequences

Caroline Bowden October 7, 2020
For every viral image of overflowing passengers crossing an ocean or families packed into tents in a refugee camp, there are millions more people, unphotographed, experiencing the same suffering.
Danielle De La Fuente speaks at the “Plight of Refugees” event in the Pardee School of Global Studies. De La Fuente discussed her work as the founder and director of The Amal Alliance, a nonprofit organization. LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU graduate makes global impact with The Amal Alliance

Michelle Brandabur November 29, 2018
For Boston University alumna Danielle De La Fuente, helping displaced children in refugee camps around the world seemed to be the best use of her degree from Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies.
OLIVIER: National security: The true winner of the 2016 election

OLIVIER: National security: The true winner of the 2016 election

Kaitlyn Olivier November 6, 2016

With the 2016 presidential election on the horizon, the concern for national security has fiercely risen to the surface. Placing national security at the heart of their campaigns, both Donald Trump and...

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EDITORIAL: New York explosion signifies need for patience, reliance on fact

Editors September 18, 2016

On Saturday evening, our world was once again rattled by shrapnel, terror and unanswered questions. One follows the other succinctly and without falter. The questions haunt us more often than not, as scary...

GAMADES: But will you be Ankara?

GAMADES: But will you be Ankara?

Lucy Gamades March 24, 2016

A terrorist attack shook Brussels early Tuesday, leaving at least 31 people dead and injuring hundreds more. The Islamic State group quickly took responsibility for the violence, adding yet another major...

EDITORIAL: After Brussels, leadership must trump politics

EDITORIAL: After Brussels, leadership must trump politics

Editors March 24, 2016

There’s a certain awful feeling that’ll only get more familiar: waking up with a hazy head, eyes tired and straining to focus on the news alert tucked among Facebook notifications on your phone. On...

OP-ED: Student Government: not by the people, not for the people

OP-ED: Student Government: not by the people, not for the people

Editors March 14, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. I heard both sides of representatives in the Constitutional Reform Committee decrying,...

REMILLARD: Waterboarding is torture, contrary to GOP candidates' claims

REMILLARD: Waterboarding is torture, contrary to GOP candidates’ claims

Christopher Remillard February 8, 2016

Is waterboarding torture? Yes. Unequivocally. Now, before I go into the argument, let’s get some logistics out of the way. First, why are we talking about this? During Saturday’s final...

EDITORIAL: Obama's address on terrorism leaves some wanting more

EDITORIAL: Obama’s address on terrorism leaves some wanting more

Editors December 8, 2015

In what The Washington Post called a “deliberate” decision, U.S. President Barack Obama chose to stand up behind a podium while delivering his address to the nation Sunday night. Obama spoke “to...

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey said he supports the push for a congressional debate about the use of military force against the Islamic State and supports U.S. President Barack Obama's actions in Syria. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Mass. leaders call for conversation on action in Syria

Carolyn Hoffman November 17, 2015

  U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for support for Syrian refugees, following escalating tension surrounding Friday's attacks on Paris by the Islamic State group and U.S. President...

EDITORIAL: In grieving for Paris, we have brought Beirut to light

EDITORIAL: In grieving for Paris, we have brought Beirut to light

Editors November 16, 2015

Paris remains in a state of emergency today after attacks Friday night by the group known as the Islamic State. Schools and museums will reopen on Monday, according to The New York Times. The death toll...

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