About the Institute of Global Politics
We drive impact on today's global challenges by convening leading scholars and practitioners, developing policy solutions, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
SIPA Inaugurates Institute of Global Politics
Columbia SIPA raised the curtain on its much-anticipated Institute of Global Politics (IGP) on October 3, drawing a list of luminaries from across the world to its Inaugural Summit. The event featured a full day of panels, conversations, presentations, and more.
From ideas to action
Through a dynamic program of initiatives—from publications to signature speaker series—IGP develops insights and actionable solutions to global challenges. IGP is also preparing the next generation of policy leaders, providing opportunities for Columbia students to gain hands-on experience in policy making and unparalleled access to experts in the field.
SIPA is the perfect spot for IGP – [it] has great scholars and faculty doing cutting-edge work, research that is academic, but it’s applied to policy making.
— Vicky Murillo
Bridging academia and policy
We convene top practitioners from around the world to collaborate with faculty and students from Columbia University and beyond on global challenges. Our inaugural cohort of Distinguished Fellows includes a Nobel laureate, a former head of state, a former CEO of a major technology company, and other leaders from around the world.
Connecting local to global leaders
IGP is a hub for local and global leaders to share perspectives, innovate solutions, and align policy action for greater impact. Based in the global capital of New York City, IGP is also uniquely positioned to advance collaboration with the private sector and the media industry.
Promoting civil discourse
In a highly polarized world, IGP provides a forum for open, respectful dialogue across partisan and ideological divides. IGP’s signature programs, such as its Across the Aisle series, offer a vital platform to exchange ideas, find common ground, and model constructive debate for the next generation of policy leaders.
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Our areas of impact
- Geopolitical stability
- Democratic resilience
- Climate and sustainable development
- Inclusive prosperity and macroeconomic performance
- Technology and innovation
Geopolitical stability
In a time of heightened geopolitical conflict, IGP brings together global leaders to advance civil discourse and nonpartisan policy solutions in service of a more secure future.
Democratic resilience
Contemporary developments in the United States and in other nations threaten the future of democracy. Through its work, IGP is dedicated to promoting democratic norms and institutions around the world.
Climate and sustainable development
Climate change threatens the long-term wellbeing of our global communities and natural environment. IGP convenes experts—from the public and private sectors and across the political spectrum—to advance local and global policy solutions for climate, energy, economic development, and more.
Inclusive prosperity and macroeconomic performance
Recent crises have highlighted the critical impact of disparities in income, wealth, and opportunity around the world. At IGP, we bring together scholars and practitioners to deepen our understanding of inequality and develop practical policy solutions to promote economic stability and prosperity for all.
Technology and innovation
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, IGP provides a forum to examine complex questions and shape policy strategies on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internet governance, digital economies, disinformation, and more.
A leader in global policy
IGP is a hub for global policy innovation based at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. We draw on the world-class research of Columbia University and its location in New York City, convening top scholars and practitioners to forge solutions to today’s global challenges.