Our Work
We drive impact on critical global challenges through a dynamic program of initiatives—from publications to signature speaker series.
The Institute of Global Politics (IGP) convenes leading scholars and practitioners to foster civil discourse and create evidence-based policy strategies for real-world impact. We are also committed to training the next generation of leaders, providing opportunities for Columbia students to build the skills needed to address complex policy challenges.
Our work focuses on five key areas of impact: geopolitical stability, democratic resilience, climate and sustainable development, inclusive prosperity and macroeconomic performance, and technology and innovation.
Event Series
IGP’s signature speaker series offer a vital platform to exchange ideas, find common ground, and model civil discourse for the next generation of policy leaders.
Policy Roundtables and Skills Workshops
A core part of IGP’s mission is to train the next generation of global leaders. IGP hosts Policy Roundtables and Skills Workshops, providing students with unparalleled access to the Inaugural Carnegie Distinguished Fellows and other leading practitioners. These small, closed-door sessions feature discussions on policy topics informed by real-world experience and workshops on policy skills, including speechwriting and campaign staffing.
Initiatives
Publications
From the climate change to online mis/disinformation, our Publications provide evidence-based, nonpartisan insight from top scholars and practitioners into complex global challenges. IGP reports draw on the latest research from Columbia University and beyond to bring together diverse perspectives and provide practical recommendations to guide policy action around the world.
Resources
IGP’s Faculty and Fellows author a variety of resource guides for students, faculty, policymakers, and the general public, on a host of issues related to policy engagement and work.
We can disagree about politics without being disagreeable… it’s amazing how much you can get done when you can work together to bring about something good for the country.
— Robert C. O’Brien
Training the next generation of leaders
IGP provides opportunities for students across Columbia to gain unparalleled access to experts, develop hands-on experience in policymaking, and engage in dialogue on global challenges.