News Flash

Fletcher Alum Wins Prem Bhatia Award

newsflash — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:35:42 +0000

Josy Joseph, GMAP07, (reporter for The Times of India) was presented with Prem Bhatia Award for excellence in political reporting.

Eurozone: An Elusive Debt Resolution

newsflash — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:04:07 +0000

Charles Dallara, F75, managing director of the Institute of International Finance, is featured in this Financial Times story focusing on the Eurozone. In a policy document given to EU leaders last week, he put the French and German plans on a list of possible tacks to which the banks would agree.

The Fletcher School to Host The BBC World Service Radio and Women2Women – a Program of Empower Peace

newsflash — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:51:33 +0000

On Thursday, July 28, The Fletcher School at Tufts University will present “World Have Your Say” (WHYS).

WHYS is a global conversation hosted by BBC News. This event will feature “Women2Women” a program of Empower Peace, and will be broadcast live by BBC World Service Radio from Fletcher’s ASEAN Auditorium, from 1-3 pm.

In addition to the Women2Women program, WHYS will also be broadcasting live from ASEAN auditorium at The Fletcher School on Thursday, July 28th and Friday, July 29th from 7-7:30am EST.

US-North Korea Talks Begin in New York

newsflash — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:21:53 +0000

Fletcher School Dean Stephen Bosworth meets with North Korea Vice Foreign Minister, Kim Kye Gwan, in New York.

The Consensus for American Security Welcomes Distinguished New Members

newsflash — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:17:54 +0000

Fletcher Professor Antonia Chayes was recently named a member of The Consensus for American Security.

Pyongyang’s Nuclear Envoy to Meet Bosworth

newsflash — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:25:36 +0000

Fletcher School Dean Stephen Bosworth will meet with Pyongyang’s senior nuclear envoy this week in New York.

Reading Between North Korea’s Lines

newsflash — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:43:00 +0000

Fletcher Professor Sung-Yoon Lee is quoted in this New York Times article which focuses on the ideological roots of North Korea’s rhetoric.

Can a Company Shrink While it Grows?

newsflash — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:42:45 +0000

Gabrielle Maguire, F12, blogs for Vault about her experiences at eBay as an EDF Climate Corps Fellow.

Master in International Business Helps Launch World Bank Career

newsflash — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:41:47 +0000

Fletcher School grad Cecilia Paradi-Guilford’s research on telecommunications in Afghanistan landed her a job in the World Bank’s Information and Communication Technology Unit. Read more about her experiences in this Business Because story.

U.S. Embassy Book Donation Starts School Library for Orphans

newsflash — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:48:36 +0000

Fletcher School student Dory Gannes, F12, director of The Olevolos Project, strives to help orphans and disadvantaged children in Tanzania. Pickering Fellow Dahm Choi, F11, reports the story from the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.

Navy O-6 to Head ‘Joining Forces’ Program

newsflash — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:05:28 +0000

Fletcher student Brad Cooper, GMAP12, joins Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Biden as Executive Director for the “Joining Forces” initiative.

Foreign Disservice: Too Many Hot Spots, Too Few Seasoned Diplomats

newsflash — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:31:30 +0000

This Tufts Magazine article (Summer 2011 Edition) focuses on the concept of “smart power” and the need for a renewed investment in the Foreign Service. Several Fletcher folks contributed to the story including: Mary Thompson-Jones, F88, The State Department’s diplomat-in-residence at The Fletcher School, Dean Stephen Bosworth, Elise Crane, F11, Patrick Elliot, F11, and Branden Grimmett, Fletcher’s assistant director of Career Services.

Will Afghan Drawdown Spur U.S. Policy Rethink?

newsflash — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:07:33 +0000

In this podcast, Professor William Martel chats with NPR about US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Working Together With China

newsflash — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:30:08 +0000

In this genConnect.com video, Robert Hormats, F66, PhD70, Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs, offers insight on how the US and Chinese economies can work together.

Special Olympics World Summer Games 2011 in Athens

newsflash — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:56:53 +0000

Michelle Kwan, F11, was named ambassador to the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2011. She discusses her new role in this FOX News video.

Amar Bhide on Bank Capital Rules, Dodd-Frank

newsflash — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:03:02 +0000

In this Bloomberg.com video, Fletcher School Professor Amar Bhide discusses the financial future of big banks.

The College of Europe Says Goodbye to Professor Henrikson

newsflash — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:49:57 +0000

In this post, The College of Europe thanked Fletcher Professor Alan Henrikson for his contributions to the academic and social life at the College during the academic year 2010-2011. Professor Henrikson will return to Fletcher in September of 2011.

Kerry, McCain push role in Libya

newsflash — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:29:04 +0000

Fletcher Professor Michael Glennon is quoted in this Boston Globe story that discusses a proposed resolution designed to unify lawmakers from both parties and provide Congress a voice on policy towards Libya.

Expert Expects ‘More Aggressive’ Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal

newsflash — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:09:28 +0000

In this podcast Fletcher School Professor Vali Nasr chats with WBUR’s Bob Oakes about troop withdrawal in Afghanistan.

Where Have All the Jobs Gone?

newsflash — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:09:39 +0000

In this Tufts Now Q&A, Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fletcher’s Dean of International Business and Finance, examines the job market, offshoring, and economic recovery.

Secretary Clinton Visits Tanzania

newsflash — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:49:07 +0000

Dahm Choi, F11, chronicles Secretary Clinton’s visit to Tanzania while serving as a Pickering Fellow at the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam.

Threatening Debt Default, Has US Become the New Argentina?

newsflash — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:06:28 +0000

Eliot Kalter, Senior Fellow with Fletcher’s Center for Emerging Market Enterprises, chats with Forbes about the potential for US debt default.

Waste Not: Composting Toilets in Haiti

newsflash — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:42:06 +0000

Amy Bracken, F12, discusses “Composting Toilets in Haiti” with Nick Preneta, M10, in this podcast for PRI’s “The World.”

Iran’s Political Showdown Escalates Over Oil Post

newsflash — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:15:07 +0000

Fletcher School Professor William Martel comments on Ahmadinejad’s takeover of the oil industry (in Iran) in this Associated Press news story.

Fletcher School Professor Ibrahim Warde Discusses The Principles of Islamic Finance

newsflash — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:51:23 +0000

In this Washington Post/Bloomberg video, Fletcher Professor Ibrahim Warde explains that ethics is a central tenet to Islamic Finance.

From Kendall Square to Kenya: What’s Hot in Mobile??

newsflash — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:45:31 +0000

In this news article, CEME Fellow Nicholas Sullivan discusses mobile technology use in Kenya.

Sanergy Wins MIT and Tufts Competitions

newsflash — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:25:02 +0000

Fletcher’s Gaurav Tiwari, F10, and “Sanergy” earn the top prize at the 2011 MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition and the Tufts $100k Business Plan Competition. Sanergy’s goal is to permanently reduce sanitation related disease in Africa.

“Educate Lanka” Selected as a 2011 MassChallenge Finalist

newsflash — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:10:20 +0000

Educate Lanka, an NGO created by Manjula Dissanayake, F12, was selected as a finalist in the 2011 MassChallenge. Educate Lanka’s mission is to empower underprivileged students in Sri Lanka to achieve a quality education.

MBA Drawn Back To School For Another Two Years

newsflash — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:38:32 +0000

In this BusinessBecause feature story, Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi, F12, explains why – almost ten years after his MBA – he decided to pursue an MIB (Master of International Business) at The Fletcher School.

Senators Introduce Resolution to Support Use of Force in Libya

newsflash — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:48:50 +0000

In this Washington Post story, Professor Michael Glennon comments on a proposed resolution that would support “the limited use of military force” by President Obama in Libya.

Senator John Kerry Speaks at Fletcher Class Day 2011

newsflash — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:19:00 +0000

In this video, Senator John Kerry shares a few laughs with Fletcher School graduates during his Class Day speech this past weekend.

In Africa, Technology Helps Citizens Hold Their Governments Accountable

newsflash — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:13:16 +0000

Fletcher School alum, Gaurav Relhan, F10, is featured in this video that looks at the evolving role of technology in Africa. His work on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for urban development in Africa is highlighted.

Secretary Clinton’s Global Diaspora Forum

newsflash — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:25:20 +0000

Fletcher School student Manjula Dissanayake, F12, was a panelist in Secretary Clinton’s Global Diaspora Forum.

Professor Henrikson Delivers the Annual Ernst Sucharipa Memorial Lecture at the Diplomatische Akademie in Vienna

newsflash — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:20:14 +0000

Professor Alan Henrikson, Director of Diplomatic Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, who currently holds the Fulbright Schuman Chair in US-EU Relations at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, delivered the annual Ernst Sucharipa Memorial Lecture at the Diplomatische Akademie in Vienna on 4 May 2011 discussing the topic, “TALKING TO BAD GUYS–GOOD RESULTS? Assessing the Diplomacy of Engagement”. He considered the problem of “engaging with” authoritarian leaders, including the present-day leadership of Iran and North Korea, in comparative historical perspective, from the time of the Munich conference (1938). Previously, during 2 and 3 May, he spoke on “The Importance of Public Diplomacy for Small Countries” at the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration and also in the Round Table, “Public Diplomacy, Nation Branding and Image”, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanns Seidel Stiftung at the Ilirska Dvorana in Zagreb. He also was interviewed by local media concerning the popular uprisings in the Arab world, the death of Osama bin Laden, the continuing NATO military operations in Libya, and Croatia’s negotiations with the European Union concerning EU accession.

Obama’s Presidency and Popular Opinion

newsflash — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:04:47 +0000

Fletcher Grad Amy Margolies, F09, is quoted in this O Globo News (Brazil) story that discusses the popularity of Obama’s Presidency.

Crisis Mappers: Mobile Technology Helps Disaster Victims Worldwide

newsflash — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:02:06 +0000

Patrick Meier, F10 and PhD candidate, chats with PBS about mobile crisis mapping technology.

Regional Report: China in Africa

newsflash — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:00:57 +0000

In this Global Finance Magazine article, Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fletcher’s Dean of International Business and Finance, discusses China’s recent investments, aid and trade in Africa.

US Envoy to Discuss N. Korea in Seoul

newsflash — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:12:27 +0000

The AFP reports that Fletcher School Dean, Stephen Bosworth will visit South Korea next week to discuss inter-Korean relations and nuclear disarmament of North Korea.

Once Worlds Apart, Now Sharing a Goal

newsflash — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:34:59 +0000

Fletcher student Qiamuddin Amiry, F11, and the Afghan Scholars Initiative (the program he co-founded) are featured in this Boston Globe story.

Could President Trump Fix America?

newsflash — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:55:55 +0000

Fletcher’s Senior Associate Dean of International Business and Finance, Bhaskar Chakravorti, is quoted in this MSN Money article focusing on Donald Trump’s potential presidential bid.

LIBYA: How Online Mapping Helped Crisis Response

newsflash — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:24:38 +0000

In this news story, Patrick Meier, F10, discusses the benefits of crisis mapping technology.

Schools Should Educate Leaders to Take a Broad View of The World

newsflash — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:05:58 +0000

In this Valor (Brazil) article Bhaskar Chakravorti, Senior Associate Dean of International Business and Finance at The Fletcher School, calls for the “globalization” of business education.

Bin Laden’s Death May Speed Afghan War Settlement

newsflash — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:04:29 +0000

Fletcher Professor Vali Nasr speaks with NPR about Osama bin Laden’s death and the changing political climate in Afghanistan.

South Koreans Send Poll Warning

newsflash — Sat, 07 May 2011 16:07:24 +0000

Professor Sung-yoon Lee comments on inequality (in South Korea), high youth unemployment and questions over President Lee Myung-bak’s shift to the right.

Bin Laden’s Death and the US War in Afghanistan

newsflash — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:55:30 +0000

Fletcher’s Professor Richard Shultz talks with the BBC about the death of bin Laden and ever-evolving relationship between U.S. and Pakistan.

The World’s Most Wanted Man Killed

newsflash — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:39:46 +0000

Fletcher’s Professor William Martel explains how the death of Osama bin Laden is a “game changer in the war against extremism.”

Afghans Worry bin Laden’s Death Could Weaken U.S. Resolve

newsflash — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:26:17 +0000

In this Washington Post story, Fletcher Professor Vali Nasr points to ending the War in Afghanistan (following Osama bin Laden’s death).

Osama bin Laden is Dead, But Officials Say The War On Terror is Not Over

newsflash — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:21:35 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Richard Shultz chats with WGBH’s Emily Rooney about the death of Osama bin Laden and the ongoing War on Terror. The segment begins at the 36 minute mark.

Crisis in the Middle East

newsflash — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:25:58 +0000

Fletcher Professor Vali Nasr speaks with Christiane Amanpour (ABC News’s This Week) about the evolving situation in the Middle East.

Is the U.S. a Paper Tiger?

newsflash — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:45:02 +0000

Joshua Gleis, F05, PhD09, talks about “asymmetrical warfare” on The Jim Bohannon Show.

A New Chance in Egypt for Islamic Finance

newsflash — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:33:36 +0000

Fletcher Professor Ibrahim Warde spoke with Reuters about the potential role of Islamic Finance in post-Mubarak Egypt.

Emerging Markets Hub Introduces Fletcher Students To Execs

newsflash — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:14:14 +0000

Stacy Neal, Associate Director of the The Fletcher School’s Center for Emerging Market Enterprises (CEME), chats with BusinessBecause about Fletcher’s Financial Inclusion Leadership Program and Mobile Money Conference.

Andean Accessories Sow Seeds of Growth

newsflash — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:32:42 +0000

Amanda Judge, F08, and her company “The Andean Collection” – which was was founded to bring sustainable change to impoverished communities in South America – are the focal points of this CNN story and video.

A Deeper Look at the Middle East

newsflash — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:59:01 +0000

Fletcher Professor Andrew Hess discusses the evolving situation in the Middle East with Jeff Santos on Revolution Boston, AM 1510.

My Classmates Include an Olympian, an Ambassador & a Future Presidential Candidate

newsflash — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:12:12 +0000

Imad Ahmed, F11, looks back at his time at The Fletcher School (as graduation approaches) and the friendships he’s developed with many of his classmates.

GE to Build the US’s Largest Solar Panel Factory

newsflash — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:49:46 +0000

Fletcher Professor Bill Moomaw comments on China’s wind and solar energy technology prowess in this news story.

Africans Use Mobile Phones for Roles Beyond Communicating

newsflash — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:36:51 +0000

In this PC World story, Fletcher Professor Jenny Aker asks: “Could we harness a simple phone as an educational tool?”

US Sits Idly by as Other Nations Heavily Invest in Renewable Power

newsflash — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:59:32 +0000

In this Boston Globe editorial, Fletcher School Professor Kelly Sims Gallagher discusses “America’s priorities” on the subject of renewable energy investment.

Fletcher Student Named Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist

newsflash — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:47:40 +0000

Fletcher School student Qiam Amiry, F11, was selected as an Echoing Green Fellowship finalist for his work with the Afghan Scholars Initiative.

Professor Alan Henrikson on the Fulbright Schuman Program

newsflash — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:27:31 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Alan Henrikson was interviewed at the US Embassy in Brussels on the Fulbright Schuman program this month.

Obama’s Libya Speech: No ‘Doctrine,’ but a Peek at Priorities

newsflash — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:04:25 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Daniel Drezner comments on President Obama’s foreign policy grand strategy in this Time.com article.

In Libya’s sands, a trap for Obama

newsflash — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:59:57 +0000

Fletcher School Professor William Martel comments on the Obama Administration’s response to the situation in Libya in this Globe and Mail story.

Is the Libya War Legal?

newsflash — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:14:02 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Michael Glennon comments on the political use of terminology in the conflict in Libya, comparing it to the U.S.’s “police action” in the Korean War.

Blog for Japan

newsflash — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:38:45 +0000

Fletcher School alum Todd Wassel, F06, offers advice on how to help support the Japanese earthquake/tsunami survivors and vet relief sites/organizations. #Blog4Japan

April Rinne, F04, Named Young Global Leader For 2011

newsflash — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:22:17 +0000

The World Economic Forum has announced its Young Global Leaders (YGLs) for 2011. The honor, bestowed each year by the Forum, recognizes up to 200 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

“Being named a YGL is an unparalleled opportunity to share ideas about how to improve the world with an incredibly broad, accomplished community. With this group, I hope to help amplify and disseminate things that really work – often blending for-profit and non-profit, public and private sectors – to do business and make policy in better ways,” said April Rinne, F04, Director, WaterCredit, Water.org, USA.

Libya Intervention: What’s the Endgame?

newsflash — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:47:46 +0000

Fletcher School Professor William Martel discusses the evolving situation in Libya with the Christian Science Monitor.

Professor Kelly Sims Gallagher to Testify Before US Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources

newsflash — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:45:21 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Kelly Sims Gallagher will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 17, at 9:30am. The committee hearing will examine current global investment trends in clean energy technologies and the impact of domestic policies on that investment. Watch the live webcast.

We Need New Models in an Uncertain World

newsflash — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:05:56 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Amar Bhide is referenced in this Financial Times article that discusses the need for new financial models in the world of global economics.

As Other Authoritarian Leaders Fall, N. Korea Pushes Ahead With Succession Plan

newsflash — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:34:45 +0000

Fletcher School Dean Stephen Bosworth is quoted in this Washington Post story that centers on North Korea’s succession plan.

Egypt, Libya, Tunisia: Twitter Revolutions?

newsflash — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:36:18 +0000

Fletcher Professor Ibrahim Warde is quoted in this Tufts Daily story that debates the importance of social media in recent Arab uprisings.

China Unveils Green Targets

newsflash — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:42:56 +0000

In this “Nature” article, Prof. Kelly Sims Gallagher offers her thoughts on China’s new energy efficiency goals for the next five years.

Bosworth On North Korea

newsflash — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:17:22 +0000

In this Voice of America editorial (text and podcast) Fletcher School Dean and U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy, Stephen Bosworth discusses the ever-evolving “North Korea issue.”

New Fletcher Dean: US MBAs Fail To Create Leaders

newsflash — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:04:50 +0000

In this BusinessBecause article, Senior Associate Dean Bhaskar Chakravorti posits: “shrewdness about emerging markets and cross-disciplinary approaches are the only tickets to success [in the world of business education].”

Muslim Brotherhood Deserves a Chance in Democratic Egypt

newsflash — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:26:15 +0000

This World Politics Review article, written by Zack Gold, F09, discusses the ideals of the Muslim Brotherhood and its potential role in post-Mubarak Egypt.

Breaking the Cycle of North Korean Provocations

newsflash — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:06:43 +0000

On Tuesday, March 01, 2011, Fletcher School Dean Stephen Bosworth spoke before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The session was entitled: “Breaking the Cycle of North Korean Provocations.” The conversation begins at the 20 minute mark of the video.

An International Edge

newsflash — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:12:32 +0000

The Fletcher School’s Master of International Business Program (MIB) is featured in the March issue of Delta Sky Magazine.

Survivors, Experts Reflect on Genocide

newsflash — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:35:13 +0000

The Fletcher School hosted a panel discussion on genocide and human rights issues on Feb. 24. The Armenian Weekly covered the event in this news story.

Bosworth Marks Two Years Balancing Diplomacy, Deanship

newsflash — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:50:27 +0000

This Tufts Daily story features Fletcher School Dean Stephen Bosworth and highlights his dual role as diplomat and dean.

‘Big Differences’ Between Egypt and Iran Revolutions

newsflash — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:47:34 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Vali Nasr compares Egypt’s 2011 uprising to the 1979 Iranian revolution and 2009 Iranian Green Movement in this Council on Foreign Relations video.

Is Malcolm Gladwell Wrong on Egypt and Social Media?

newsflash — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:50:03 +0000

Joshua Gross, F10, is quoted in this GlobalPost story focusing on Malcolm Gladwell’s take on social media’s role in recent uprisings in the Middle East.

Professor Jeswald Salacuse on The Jeff Santos Show

newsflash — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:22:20 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Jeswald Salacuse discusses developments in the Middle East on the “Jeff Santos Show” – AM 1510 Revolution Boston.

Muslim Middle Class Plays Role In Egypt Uprising

newsflash — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:11:11 +0000

Fletcher Professor Vali Nasr discusses the Muslim middle class’ role in Egypt’s revolution in this NPR “Morning Edition” podcast.

Fawaz to Lead Harvard Overseers for 2011-12

newsflash — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:11:42 +0000

Leila Fawaz, Fletcher School Professor of Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean Studies and Director of the Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies, has been elected president of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers for 2011-12.

Shy U.S. Intellectual Created Playbook Used in a Revolution

newsflash — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:22:02 +0000

Peter Ackerman, F69, Chairman of Fletcher’s Board of Overseers and Dalia Ziada, GMAP11, are included in this New York Times story which focuses on Gene Sharp, his writings on strategic nonviolent action and their role in Egypt’s revolution.

Plane Crash That Killed 18 Athletes the Subject of New Documentary

newsflash — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:18:26 +0000

Michelle Kwan, F11, is one of several ice skating legends who helps tell the story of the ill-fated Sabena Airlines Flight 548, in a new documentary “RISE” which will be broadcast live on Thursday, 2/17.

Moment of Promise and Trepidation

newsflash — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:26:13 +0000

The Boston Globe taps Fletcher Professor William Martel for his thoughts on “what will happen next” in Egypt.

Mubarak Stepping Down in Egypt: Was it a Coup?

newsflash — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:24:09 +0000

In this Christian Science Monitor article, Fletcher School Professor William Martel discusses the “unpredictable” nature of Egypt’s transition of power.

Following the Transition in Egypt

newsflash — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:20:40 +0000

Fletcher School Professor William Martel discusses the evolving situation in Egypt in this New England Cable News (NECN) video.

Growth of Wood Biomass Power Stokes Concern on Emissions

newsflash — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:58:59 +0000

Fletcher School Professor William Moomaw debates the viability of wood as an effective biomass power option in this Yale Environment 360 article.

International Politics and Zombies

newsflash — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:44:42 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Daniel Drezner‘s recent book, “Theory of International Politics and Zombies,” is examined in this Boston Globe post.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

newsflash — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:52:29 +0000

The Fletcher School’s Dean Bosworth makes the distinction between America’s relationship with a country (Egypt) as opposed to the relationship with one person (President Mubarak) in this Yahoo! News article.

Rewriting the Rules of Credit

newsflash — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:06:54 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Amar Bhidé offers his thoughts on how to get banks to lend again in this Inc.com Q&A.

ElBaradei Ready to Guide Egypt Toward Democracy

newsflash — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:09:17 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Michael Glennon is quoted in this Boston Globe feature story focusing on Mohamed ElBaradei.

WikiLeaks: Counting the Costs and Consequences

newsflash — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:02:48 +0000

Professor Daniel Drezner is quoted in this Times Higher Education story focusing on potential ramifications from Wikileaks.

We’ve Come a Long Way

newsflash — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:36:17 +0000

Andrus Alber, GMAP01, discusses his career and the Estonian economy with The Baltic Times in this Q&A.

Goldman and Facebook Insiders Trade Others Keep Out

newsflash — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:13:16 +0000

Fletcher Professor Amar Bhide is quoted on the SEC’s decision to allow Goldman Sachs and Faceboook.com create a private investment group to trade Facebook shares.

Inflation in China may Help U.S. Exports

newsflash — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:16:46 +0000

Michael Lieberman, F06, is featured in this USA Today article that focuses on China’s increasing inflation rate.

Negotiating: Five Things You Need to Know

newsflash — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:10:57 +0000

Professor Jeswald W. Salacuse‘s take on “the best way to deal with recalcitrant foes, and when it is better to just walk away.”

Taking the Risk out of Energy Efficiency Projects

newsflash — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:17:18 +0000

Bob Hinkle, F96, CEO of Metrus, is quoted in this MIT Technology Review story focusing on energy efficiency projects.

Congressman Launching Probe Into Local Muslim Radicalization

newsflash — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:15:28 +0000

In this Chicago Tribune story, Professor William Martel notes that it is “prudent” to investigate Islamic radicalization in the United States, even though “the threat from abroad [is] greater.”

The Rise of the MBA Politicians

newsflash — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:56:57 +0000

Senior Associate Dean Bhaskar Chakravorti is quoted in this Financial Times story. He notes how Fletcher’s MIB program addresses the “overlap between business and public policy,” an element which many traditional MBA programs lack.

Afghanistan’s Make-or-Break Year Ahead

newsflash — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:14:10 +0000

Fletcher School Professor Vali Nasr is quoted in this BBC article focusing on the challenges facing Afghanistan in 2011.

From Haiti to Harvard, Culture Matters

newsflash — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:27:55 +0000

Lawrence Harrison, Director of Fletcher’s Cultural Change Institute, is quoted extensively in this National Post story focusing on the potential relationship between culture and success.

Haiti and Mission 4636

newsflash — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:48:58 +0000

Patrick Meier, F10, spoke at the PopTech conference about collaboration relief efforts following the Haiti earthquake.

State Street, Tufts Offer Training, Research to Sovereign Funds

newsflash — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:59:34 +0000

The Fletcher School’s newly formed alliance with State Street Corporation and K&L Gates LLP is featured in this Bloomberg News story. Eliot Kalter, Senior Fellow at Fletcher’s Center for Emerging Market Enterprises, is quoted throughout the article.

Michelle Kwan, F11, Inspires Students

newsflash — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:44:03 +0000

Michelle Kwan, F11, is featured in this video podcast from The Straits Times. She discusses her studies at The Fletcher School and her future plans to work in diplomacy.

US Envoy Says He Had Productive Talks On Koreas

newsflash — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:54:46 +0000

Dean Stephen Bosworth‘s discussions with Japanese officials about the crisis on the Korean peninsula is the focus of this NPR story.

Seoul: No Such Thing as Free Lunch

newsflash — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:44:12 +0000

Professor Sung-Yoon Lee is quoted in this GlobalPost story entitled: “Following North’s hostilities, South Korean politician shifts right — where you least expect it.”

Hu Jintao Visit to U.S. Pushes Wind-Power Subsidy Issue Into Spotlight

newsflash — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:30:14 +0000

Professor Kelly Sims Gallagher is quoted in this New York Times article that discusses President Obama’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao. The story notes that wind-power promises to be one of complicated economic, trade and military issues expected to come up during talks.

Public Diplomacy in China vs. the United States

newsflash — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:06:38 +0000

In this podcast, Professor Alan Henrikson discusses how public diplomacy is playing out in China compared to the United States and how the media, the Internet and social networking technologies are shaping today’s public diplomacy.

A Call For Judgment

newsflash — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:02:52 +0000

Professor Amar Bhide‘s recent book, “A Call For Judgment,” is mentioned in this Globe and Mail finance book review piece.

Battle Between Airlines, Travel Websites

newsflash — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:41:57 +0000

Mabel Ntiru, F10, talks about her experiences dealing with air travel in this New England Cable News (NECN) video segment.

U.S. Hopes for Nuclear Talks on North Korea Soon

newsflash — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:59:11 +0000

This Reuters news story reports on Dean Bosworth’s trip to Asia and the potential for renewed negotiations over Pyongyang’s nuclear program, signaling a diplomatic push after a surge in tension.

North Korea Blinks

newsflash — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:40:10 +0000

Professor Daniel Drezner discusses the evolving situation on the Korean Peninsula in this Foreign Policy blog post.

A Look Back at the Life of American Diplomat Richard Holbrooke

newsflash — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:57:21 +0000

Professor Vali Nasr chats with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria about Richard Holbrooke, diplomacy, American foreign policy and the War in Afghanistan.