The Pardee Atlas Journal of Global Affairs

The Pardee Atlas Journal of Global Affairs is a graduate-student-run organization that publishes original content by graduate students at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and across Boston University.

We aim to further the Pardee School motto of “Advancing Human Progress” by selecting and editing quality submissions that promote interesting conversations on international affairs and showcase the breadth of Pardee student expertise.

The Pardee Atlas is open to publishing on a variety of topics and viewpoints. Views presented in published pieces are those of their respective authors and not necessarily those of the Pardee Atlas or its members.

Recent Publications

Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Dadaab Refugee Complex: A Policy Framework for the African Union (Policy) by Audrey Springer

Haiti and its Refugees: A Matter of International Security? (Research) by Lily Wallack

The Effectiveness of Employee Activism in Big Tech-DoD Partnerships (Research) by Deidra Gibson

The Unseen Consequences of Israel’s Impunity: How the Palestinian Refugee Crisis Fuels Global Displacement and Erodes International Responsibility (Opinion) by Erin Gable

Our History

Originally known as The Pardee Periodical, the Pardee Atlas Journal of Global Affairs is a revitalized academic journal established in April 2021. This website was built during the Summer of 2021 by a small, dedicated, and energetic team of graduate students determined to bring publishing opportunities to their peers.

The website of the Pardee Periodical is no longer online, but the articles posted there are being recovered and ported to the Atlas this summer (2025). This new site is powered by Boston University, guaranteeing security and posterity for the works published from now on. All works published since the journal’s refounding can be browsed freely on this site—simply click on the Research and Policy or Opinion tabs in the top bar!

The fifth and current Editor-in-Chief of The Pardee Atlas is Jack Whitten. He took over from Alexis Moran, who followed Manpreet Kaur Singh, Christina Duran, and Eduard Miska.