Join us for a talk about the Armenian Velvet Revolution and the surprising Russian response.Armenia has traditionally been a Russian ally in the South Caucasus. It is a Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Eurasian Economic Union member. In April-May 2018 Armenian nationwide protests toppled the authoritarian regime. One remarkable aspect about the Armenian Revolution […]

How do societies remember their past, and how do those memories shape the present?How do societies remember their past, and how do those memories shape the present? This workshop brings together two graduate researchers whose work interrogates struggles over memory, media, and history in democratic and journalistic contexts.Hybrid event -- if you would like to […]

Join us for a panel discussion on Iran's nuclear program.Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been the focus of international diplomacy for several decades. Faced with accusations of nuclear weapons pursuits and subject to far-reaching sanctions, Iran concluded the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015 to restrict its nuclear pursuits. The United States’ decision to withdraw […]

This live edition of “Baker Briefing” will examine the existential questions facing the future of global aid and opportunities for reform.The international humanitarian community faced growing calls for reform even before the Trump administration dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in early 2025 and cut nearly $8 billion in funding to the global […]

Join IWP supporters, alumni, and friends for a special celebration of The Institute of World Politics!What: Join IWP supporters, alumni, and friends for a special dinner to celebrate 35 years of The Institute of World Politics! A full schedule of events will be available soon.Why: Since its founding, IWP has grown into the nation’s premier […]