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The world of international affairs is changing…
...adapt and strengthen your skills! Executive Education at the Geneva Graduate Institute is the go-to place for executives who want to anticipate the impact the future of international affairs and development will have on the way they run their organisation. At the...
Between Critique and Engagement: A Personal Reflection on Studying International Law in Geneva
My experience in Geneva is, in many ways, mixed. As much as being here relates to a long-standing personal project, the timing couldn't be more sensitive. Coming from Brazil and having been legally educated under a critical perspective on international law, and while...
Meet Sirine El Halabi our new Academic Coordinator for the CFM Programme
As we enter a new year of the Development Policies & Practices—Conflict and Fragility Management (CFM) Programme at the end of the month, we say goodbye to Margaux Pinaud, who has served as Academic Coordinator since 2021. Margaux brought her wealth of experience...
DPP Alumna wins Marie Curie Fellowship
The Alumni Community of the Development Policies and Practices (DPP) Programme congratulates Dr. Taymi Milán, a graduate of the 2016-2017 cohort, who has been awarded the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship as part of the ROSETTA Postdoctoral Fellowship...
Shrinking Space for Palestinian Civil Society
The Palestinian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) continue to struggle with a “shrinking space” that is making it increasingly difficult for them to operate freely and effectively. The shrinking space manifests itself in numerous ways, including restrictions on...
Navigating COP30: Insights from Harvard’s AI Negotiation Challenge
What happens when diplomacy meets artificial intelligence in a high-stakes climate negotiation? Dao Pham, Linh Nguyen, Thuy Nguyen and Than Vo, participants from the Executive Programme in Development Policies and Practices (DPP), took part in the AI Negotiation...
Studying International Law in Geneva
Brian Kelly Nyaga reflects on his journey from Nairobi to Geneva to pursue an LL.M. in International Law. He shares insights into academic life, the dynamic environment of International Geneva, and the personal growth that comes with stepping into the unknown. The...
Faculty Spotlight – Claudia Seymour
Claudia Seymour is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the Geneva Graduate Institute and Head of Applied Research Projects and Practice for the Master in International and Development Studies (MINT). With extensive experience in conflict research, peacebuilding, and...
Highlights from Liliana Soler’s Mission in Colombia
Between February and March 2025, the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) carried out a field mission in Colombia led by Liliana Soler, Programme Director of the Executive Programme in Gender and Development. This mission took place in a highly complex regional context...
The Indispensability of Diplomacy
In an age marked by digital disruption, shifting power dynamics, and increasing demands for transparency, the practice of diplomacy is under pressure like never before. In this article, Professor Jussi Hanhimäki explores the historical roots of diplomacy and reflects...
Strengthening Gender Perspectives in Development Projects: Key Insights from the CAS in Gender and Development Workshop
The closing workshop of the CAS in Gender and Development brought together participants from across Latin America to reflect, share experiences, and apply tools for transformative action. Between 28 March and 5 April 2025, the first module of the Gender and...
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