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The Indispensability of Diplomacy

by Jussi Hanhimaki | April 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, International Relations, Main article | 1 Comment

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...

Shrinking Space for Palestinian Civil Society

by Alaa Tartir | June 11, 2025 | Conflict, Development, Experts | 0 Comments

Insights from DPP Graduates 2025

by Executive Education | March 4, 2025 | Alumni, Conflict, Development | 4 Comments

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AI Industry vs Copyright Law: the 2024 battlefield

by Mouloud Khelif | Jan 23, 2024

In 2023, with OpenAI's ChatGPT and other competitors going mainstream, artificial intelligence (AI) gained momentum and general acceptance but also exposed most people to how AI tools function—and sometimes "hallucinate".It has been a watershed moment in AI policy and...

Voices of our Development Policies and Practices participants

by Executive Education | Dec 8, 2023

Over the past 20 years, the Executive Diploma in Development Policies and Practices has trained more than 1,000 professionals in the Global South, supporting capacity building for locally-led development. Six participants from the current intake, representing the...

Higher Education, Decolonisation and the Global South

by Alexandre Dormeier Freire | Dec 7, 2023

There are several elements to the decolonisation of higher education, from reviewing the curriculum to recognising other ways of knowing, such as indigenous knowledge. In all cases, however, collaboration among multiple stakeholders is essential, seeking input not...

LL.M. in International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute

by Anne Saab and Fuad Zarbiyev | Dec 5, 2023

The LL.M. in International Law programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute was founded in 2013 to complement the Institute’s offering of competitive international law courses. In March 2023, we celebrated our 10th anniversary, bringing together alumni and faculty. Over...

9th edition of the International Framework on the Human Rights of Women and Girls programme

by Executive Education | Dec 4, 2023

On the 23 and 24 November, we had the honour to welcome the 9th edition of the International Framework on the Human Rights of Women and Girls programme, a joint initiative by the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Mission of...

The New Diplomat: From Post-Colonial Training to Tech Ambassador

by Executive Education | Dec 1, 2023

On 13 November, the Executive Education department of the Geneva Graduate Insitute organised the public event "The New Diplomat: From Post-Colonial Training to Tech Ambassador" in collaboration with Dr Jérôme Duberry, Dr Ruth Craggs, Dr Jonathan Harris and Yannick...

Participant Profile – Richard Posma

by Richard Posma | Dec 1, 2023

Richard Posma is a passionate change agent contributing to sustainable economic growth. His professional working experience includes both work in the public and private sectors. In the last five years, he worked for the Dutch Embassy in Brazil. He transformed its...

Participant Profile – Felicetta Catanzaro

by Felicetta Catanzaro | Oct 26, 2023

Felicetta Catanzaro is a political scientist and international affairs professional renowned for her expertise in public policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. With an impressive career spanning 15+ years, she has made remarkable contributions while...

Are alternative proteins an opportunity for food systems?

by Felicetta Catanzaro | Oct 19, 2023

The environmental toll of animal proteins The carbon footprints of food systems, which include all the emissions from the growing, processing, transportation, and waste of food, are putting important pressure on the environment. Agriculture and food systems...

Melanie Weaver Barnett: Why Universities for Executive Education?

by Melanie Weaver Barnett | Oct 9, 2023

A journalist working on a piece for the Financial Times contacted me recently, wanting to talk about this. His words: With all the options for executive development out there, why should companies work with universities to develop their leadership, management, and...

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