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Recent Events

Recent Events

Rapid Response

A panel of leading experts took stock of the summit and situated it within the broader currents shaping the US-China relationship.

May 18 2026
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Geopolitical Stability

SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics (IGP) hosted Jean-Noël Barrot, French minister for Europe and foreign affairs, for a discussion on the evolving rules-based world order and Europe’s role in fostering international cooperation and stability.

Apr 27 2026
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Geopolitical Stability

My Father and Qaddafi, a documentary about a daughter’s search for her father under Qaddafi’s rule, was followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker about Libyan identity, memory, and Qaddafi’s political legacy.

Apr 22 2026
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Convening

A new Institute of Global Politics report authored by SIPA faculty addresses a list of achievements and recommendations for the United Nations to strengthen multilateralism going forward.

Apr 21 2026
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Democratic Resilience

The Institute of Global Politics’ American Democracy Initiative and the Urban and Social Policy Concentration at Columbia SIPA hosted a discussion with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about her book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.

Apr 20 2026
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Spotlight Interviews

76th US Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew, Professor of International and Public Affairs and IGP Faculty Policy Director at Columbia SIPA, spoke with Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM.

Apr 17 2026
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Signature Event

Cohosted by the Institute of Global Politics’ American Democracy Initiative and Ann F. Kaplan Women’s Initiative, the cross-sector panel explored how policies that support families and workers can also strengthen democratic institutions and restore public trust.

Apr 15 2026
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Inclusive Prosperity and Macroeconomic Performance

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, joined Professor Alan Taylor to discuss the future of central banking in an era of persistent shocks and evolving risks.

Apr 14 2026
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IGP Technology & Democracy Initiative

The Institute of Global Politics (IGP) Technology & Democracy Initiative and the Columbia Journalism School convened a public discussion on the collapse of the information environment and the frameworks needed to restore transparency and trust online.

Apr 07 2026
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IGP Technology & Democracy Initiative

Researcher Jen Weedon of IGP’s Tech and Democracy Initiative spoke on how families can navigate children’s online and offline safety challenges during a Rowan Center panel.

Apr 01 2026
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