The Heights

Stavridis Emphasizes Leadership, Diplomacy in Navigating Global Conflicts

Jack Beckman • March 28, 2025

When it comes to effective leadership, the devil is in the details, according to former Admiral James Stavridis.

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.

Vitillo Highlights Catholic Organizations Efforts To Confront Ukraine’s Refugee Crisis

Luke Bellaud • February 12, 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest forced displacement crises since World War II, according to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, secretary general of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).

Christensen Analyzes Societal Response to Russia-Ukraine War

Karyl Clifford • December 8, 2022

McGillycuddy-Logue Fellows invited political science professor Paul Christensen to Higgins Hall on Wednesday night for a lecture that sought to explain “Why aren’t we talking about Ukraine anymore?”

Joja Offers Middle Eastern Perspective on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Karyl Clifford • November 20, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is unlike any war we have ever experienced since it is digitally accessible all across the world, Iualia-Sabina Joja, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, said.

BC Community Rallies in Support of Ukraine

Sofia Laboy • March 27, 2022

Students wielding Ukrainian flags and posters marked with words of solidarity crowded O’Neill Plaza on Saturday afternoon to advocate for increased efforts to support Ukraine.

Politicians Call for Greater Sanctions, Humanitarian Aid at Newton Rally for Ukraine

Victor Stefanescu • March 27, 2022

“I think it's important to understand that everyone’s lives are impacted—that it's not somebody else's world,” Kissin said. “The whole free world needs to step up.”

Ross Talks Sino-American Relations at BC Republicans Event

Thomas Coder • March 22, 2022

Understanding Sino-American relations is paramount to maintaining national safety, according to Robert Ross, a professor of political science at Boston College.

A ‘Deep Heaviness’: Students React to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Natalie Arndt and Beth Verghese • March 8, 2022

For Bozhena Kulchyckyj, a typical weekend as a Boston College senior right now is not spent in the Mods, but rather using her time to help fundraise and raise awareness for her country—Ukraine.

College Democrats of BC Host Lecture on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Isabel Sullivan • March 4, 2022

The effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict are going to be long-lasting and devastating, according to Paul Christensen, a professor in the political science and international studies departments at Boston College.