Sullivan Dissects Putin’s War Strategy and U.S. Diplomatic Challenges

Nikita Osadchiy and Amelia Alexopoulos • January 31, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan said Russian President Vladimir Putin sees a ceasefire in Ukraine as a sign of weakness, and with the war nearing its third year, he predicts no end in sight. 

To Compete with Top-Ranking Institutions, BC Should Take Koch Foundation’s Funding

The Heights Editorial Board • October 30, 2019

The Boston College political science department is in ongoing deliberations about potentially establishing a new program that would focus on U.S. foreign policy research. The proposed program is one of...

Georgetown Prof. Gives Progress Report on U.S. Response to Global Terror

Katherine Murphy • February 16, 2017

Daniel Byman said U.S. counterterrorism efforts are going better than you think.

Harvard Prof. Reframes U.S. Foreign Policy

Anthony Rein • October 2, 2016

Walt, who is a leading foreign policy expert, spoke as a part of the Islamic Civilizations and Societies Program Distinguished Lecture Series.

History Professor Considers Post-Cold War Policy In Latest Book

Arielle Cedeno • March 19, 2015

In James Cronin's most recent book, he discusses the new world order proposed by the West after the Cold War.

Reviewing U.S. Policy In The Middle East

Sophie Reardon • March 12, 2015

Five professors gathered to review the history of U.S. political and military involvement in the Middle East.

BC Professors Join Conversation On ISIS Threat

Carolyn Freeman • September 21, 2014

Last Thursday evening, political science professor Ali Banuazizi and history professor Julian Bourg spoke at the Eagle Political Society’s first topic meeting, “ISIS and the American Response.”

Leadership Advice From Al Pacino

Chris Grimaldi • September 7, 2014

Any sense of urgency in Washington is drowned out by the deafening silence of indecision.