Northeastern University
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For a one-time project on transnational political networks as part of a Request for Proposals on Understanding the Forces Shaping the Global Order
Date
Sep. 12, 2024
Duration
24 months
Description
The major factors shaping the global order are typically assumed to be those derived from the power of states. Yet social power—or soft power—is key to galvanizing populations and governments. This project will explore the potential of transnational political networks to shift norms through the use of social power. It will convene a team of multidisciplinary scholars and practitioners from a range of institutions who will create a series of case studies, produce white papers outlining roadmaps for future strategies, and design and convene workshops in different global locations. The specific topics of exploration will include technological changes, geostrategic challenges, and ecology.
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As one-time funding for a project on environmental multilateralism through small states' empowerment as part of a Request for Proposals (RFP) on "Reimagining Multilateralism"
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
59 months
Description
Despite increasing awareness and intergovernmental agreements on climate change and global warming, carbon dioxide levels continue to increase. While multilateral institutions are required to address these collective threats, they are proving ineffective. To invigorate efforts to address global warming and environment management, and drawing on examples of successful international action,the University of MassachusettsBoston’s Center for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) proposes to create an action network of smaller states to advance environmental multilateralism. CGS willprovide research inputs and national and multilateral policy options to relevantgovernmentswith the intent of enabling smallerstates toparticipate in internationalnegotiations on environment management andclimate change andassert collective leadershipon the global stage.
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For a project on citizenship, identity, and belonging in the Arab region
Date
Jun. 14, 2018
Duration
48 months
Description
Today’s global conflicts have led to millions of people without citizenship, services, or legal identities. The Boston Consortium for Arab Regional Studies (BCARS), hosted by Northeastern University, will create and develop an international Working Group on the Crisis and Future of Citizenship in the Arab Region. Comprised of experts on regional issues, law, and human rights, the Working Group will document, research, and analyze failed citizenship transactions with the aim of developing policy alternatives that could reverse the negative trends in the region. Corporation funds will support workshops, research, and publications.
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Academic Leadership Award in recognition of Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun's outstanding academic and institutional leadership
Date
Sep. 07, 2017
Duration
12 months
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For Learning from the Arab Region and the Balkans: policy development related to transnational crises
Date
Dec. 10, 2015
Duration
30 months
Description
A renewal is recommended in the frame of the new program area, seeking to build upon the success of Boston Consortium for Arab Regional Studies (BCARS) and expand it beyond Boston and the Arab Region to the Balkans and Europe. Project leaders will establish a transregional network to examine and refine policy related to three particular crises: the Syrian civil war and its refugee crisis; transnational militancy (aka, “violent extremism”) and its links between the Arab Region and Europe, via the Balkans; and religious conflict and sectarianism, again emphasizing links between the Arab Region and Europe. Evolving trends in the Arab region suggest that a transnational approach would produce greater impact in knowledge production and policy development moving forward.
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For the Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies
Date
Sep. 12, 2013
Duration
27 months
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Toward a conference analyzing the role of swing voters in American elections
Date
Mar. 02, 2006
Duration
12 months