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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump’s NATO threats need to stop | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano February 19, 2024
Trump isn’t just using his fear-mongering tactics on American citizens this time. He’s using them on other countries — some of which are allies of the United States.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Conflict Reignited in the Former Soviet Union | Foreign Affairs

Jessica Spiers October 10, 2022
Border conflicts and territorial disputes have been a prevalent issue across the former Soviet Union since the USSR’s collapse, but the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated these tensions. 
Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

Foreign Affairs Feature: France’s presidential election, future implications

International Relations Review April 26, 2022
France continues to face deep political paralysis due to the radicalized fragmentation of this election cycle.
Lucas Zhang /  DFP Staff

I Call Foul Play: What world is Vladimir Putin creating?

Luca Becker March 16, 2022
Though Putin knows his economy is suffering due to his invasion, he cannot and will not stop. 
Ukraine Russia Peace March

Boston covered in a sea of blue and yellow as hundreds march in solidarity with war-torn Ukraine

Walker Armstrong March 1, 2022
Hundreds of people flooded downtown Boston Feb. 27 with yellow and blue signs and flags in solidarity with war-torn Ukraine.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: War is all around us in the age of social media

Editors February 25, 2022
In the modern world of social media, the war in Ukraine has become an all consuming 24-hour event. But is this social media treatment of third rail topics like Ukraine appropriate for the subject matter?
Kacper Bazan / DFP Staff

Latest with Lin: Testing Western resolve — Ukraine and a sign of things to come

Michael Lin February 23, 2022
Given the current state of global energy supply, this isn’t a hard conclusion to come to. What is ironic is that after almost a century of Western political cooperation, the very principles of economic interdependence that created the cohesive Western system have now become its main stumbling block.
EDITORIAL: The movie theater industry will survive, but small-scale cinema needs our support to recover

EDITORIAL: The movie theater industry will survive, but small-scale cinema needs our support to recover

Editors February 8, 2021
It’s easy to take our entertainment for granted and think all is well as long as big companies stay intact. But these small theaters are the flavor and spice of the industry and we must support them during their time of need.
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a virtual panel Friday in which professors discussed the impact of the U.S. presidential election on other countries. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

IR professors examine international impact of 2020 US presidential election

Rachel Do November 18, 2020
This year's election has fed much of American news coverage, but the race has also garnered attention far beyond U.S. borders.
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.
Research professor Jessica Stern of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University is among a team that was awarded a grant from the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme. COURTESY OF PARDEE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES

Pardee professor to advise team which was awarded NATO grant

Jenna Manto December 5, 2018

A research team that includes Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies research professor Jessica Stern has received a grant from NATO to conduct two research projects aimed at countering terrorist...

Worldview: Understanding Putin’s intentions in the Kerch Strait crisis

Worldview: Understanding Putin’s intentions in the Kerch Strait crisis

David Damiano November 29, 2018

The world held its breath Sunday when Russian warships opened fire on three Ukrainian vessels in the Kerch Strait, injuring at least six. The Russian crew then boarded the ships, detaining over 20 Ukrainians...

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