Channel Title: Geneva Graduate Institute Channel Description: The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a leading institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the cross-cutting fields of international relations and development issues. Through our core activities, we aim to promote international cooperation and make a contribution to the progress of developing societies. More broadly, we endeavour to develop creative thinking on the major challenges of our time, foster global responsibility and advance respect for diversity. We are a cosmopolitan community located in the heart of Geneva, an international city and a centre of global governance. By intensely engaging with international organisations, NGO's, governments and multinational companies, we participate in global discussions and prepare future policy-makers to lead tomorrow's world. <video> DigiBridge | Team from Asia | 2024 Geneva Challenge Finalists Description: </video> <video> Mntase Cares | Team from Africa | 2024 Geneva Challenge Finalists Description: </video> <video> From Refugee Protection to International Justice: Sylvie Van Driessche's Journey in Law Description: Sylvie Van Driessche, head of the publishing division at the International Court of Justice, shares her journey in international law. From her studies at the Graduate Institute to her roles in Brussels, Benin, and the UN's International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, she reflects on her passion for justice. Now at the ICJ, she continues her mission to contribute to global peace and international law. </video> <video> From Conflict to Reconstruction: Understanding Syria's Ongoing Crisis Description: In this episode, we are joined by Cyrus Schayegh, Professor of International History and Politics at the Institute, and Chair of the department - to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation in Syria. We'll delve into the historical context, the roles of various international actors, and the broader implications for the Middle East and beyond. Join us as we unpack the layers of this ongoing crisis and consider the future prospects for Syria and its people. </video> <video> On Meaning - Musings on Treaty Interpretation Description: </video> <video> The History of Zionism (late 1800S -1948) Description: - Riccardo Bocco, Former Research Director at the Geneva Graduate Institute and Director of the French Center for Research on the Contemporary Middle East - Cyrus Schayegh, Professor of International History and Politics at the Geneva Graduate Institute On Thursday, 28 November, students at the Geneva Graduate Institute hosted a MENA Initiative Conference on Zionism: History, Ideology, and Its Manifestations. The focus of this panel is on the history of Zionism from its inception in the late 1800s, its spread and adoption as an ideology, and its culmination in 1948 with the creation of the state of Israel. It will begin with a short documentary screening titled: “And There was Israel” (2018). Following this, the panelists will enter into an enlightening discussion where they add vital perspectives to the historical materials revealed in the documentary. Moderator: Julie Billaud, Associate Professor in the department of Anthropology and Sociology at the Geneva Graduate Institute </video> <video> International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute Description: Come and study International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute—an unparalleled destination for global legal education. Learn from 13 distinguished faculty members and connect with a diverse student body representing over 45 nationalities. Located in the heart of Geneva’s international hub, with 40 major organizations nearby, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to institutions like the UN Human Rights Committee and the International Law Commission. Specialize in areas such as trade, environmental, human rights, and health law, all within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Dive into international law where global policies and practices converge. </video> <video> Field Trip to Georgia 2024 | MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development | Geneva Graduate Institute Description: The field trip, an integral part of the MAS curriculum, is designed to broaden students' knowledge beyond Geneva's Sustainable Finance ecosystem. In 2024, the cohort embarked on a fully funded trip to Tbilisi, Georgia, where they met with key institutions such as the IFC, the EBRD, the National Bank of Georgia, and a private bank - BlueOrchard. These interactions provided valuable insights into how these organizations implement their missions in practice and develop their Sustainable Finance Taxonomies. Students also had the unique opportunity to meet investees—organizations that receive funding from these institutions. These discussions helped foster a holistic understanding of the ecosystem and its practical applications. CFD’s strong ties with leaders in development finance and impact investing enable meaningful collaborations, one of which is the field trip experience provided to MAS program participants. To learn more about how the one-year MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development can benefit you, visit: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/international-economics/one-year-mas-sustainable-finance-and-development </video> <video> GRAND ENTRETIEN: Elections, What For? With Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the IPU Description: Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, answers questions from Grégoire Mallard, Director of Research at the Geneva Graduate Institute, for the webzine Global Challenges No. 16 (November 2024), entitled Elections, What For? </video> <video> Trump's Second Term: Implications for the Middle East Description: Today, we are once again joined by Cyrus Schayegh, Professor of International History and Politics here at the Institute - and also Chair of that department - to explore the implications of Donald Trump's recent election victory and the anticipated policies of his upcoming administration on the Middle East. In this episode, we will discuss the potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy under Trump's second term and how these changes might influence the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. We'll examine the dynamics between the U.S. and key regional players, including Israel and Iran, and consider the broader historical context of American involvement in the Middle East. </video> <video> Keza Mbodje | MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development, Class of 2024 | Geneva Graduate Institute Description: Keza Mbodje, part of the first cohort of the MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute, shares her experience with us about her internship. Internships, a core component of the MAS curriculum, allow students to apply their learning by leveraging opportunities within Geneva's dynamic financial ecosystem. She discusses how the courses in Impact Evaluation have supported her role as a Junior Analyst, where she contributes to the implementation of the Sustainable Finance strategy and conducts ESG and Impact analysis of financial activities for portfolio companies at de Pury Pictet Turrettini, Geneva. To learn more about how the one-year MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development can benefit you, visit: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/international-economics/one-year-mas-sustainable-finance-and-development </video> <video> BESI | Team from North America and Oceania | 2024 Geneva Challenge Finalists Description: </video> <video> Juliette Geisinger | MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development, 2024 | Geneva Graduate Institute Description: Juliette Geisinger, part of the first cohort of the MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute, shares her experience with us about her internship. Internships, a key component of the MAS curriculum, provide students with opportunities to apply their learning within Europe's dynamic financial ecosystem. Juliette reflects on how she honed her critical thinking skills alongside data analysis and financial knowledge, which proved instrumental during her internship as an intern with the Sustainable and Responsible Investment team at Mirabaud Asset Management in Paris. She also emphasizes how hearing from practitioners during one of her courses expanded her industry exposure and facilitated valuable professional connections. To learn more about how the one-year MAS in Sustainable Finance and Development can benefit you, visit: https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/international-economics/one-year-mas-sustainable-finance-and-development </video> <video> Entretien avec Patrick Haenni : utopies militantes et ancrage social en Égypte et en Syrie Description: Pour découvrir les autres activités de la Chaire, retrouvez-nous sur notre site internet de la Chaire Yves Oltramare. Si vous souhaitez poursuivre la réflexion, nous vous conseillons vivement d’explorer “L'ordre des caïds. Conjurer la dissidence urbaine au Caire” (Karthala,2005) ainsi que “L'Islam de marché” (Seuil, 2005) rédigés par Patrick Haenni. Et si votre faim est insatiable, Noa Magnin vous recommande de lire “Des rebelles en deuil de révolution : la réorientation stratégique des oppositions syriennes” (Areion Group, 2021), un article co-rédigé par Patrick Haenni, Nicolas Duval et Arthur Quesnay, lequel vous donnera des clefs pour mieux saisir la situation syrienne. Bonne lecture! </video> <video> Sans transition. Une nouvelle histoire de l’énergie Description: It is customary to think of our relationship with energy as one of transition: wood being replaced by coal, coal by oil, oil by nuclear and then all by green sources. Far from the industrial era having undergone a series of transformations, each new phase has remained almost totally intertwined with the previous one, so the very idea of transition is proving to be misguided. Jean-Baptiste Fressoz shared his concerns about the need for a green transition and show how our industrial history has been based on a symbiosis, with each major energy source feeding off the others. Drawing on a wide range of examples, Jean-Baptiste Fressoz will describe how we have ‘gorged’ ourselves on all forms of energy - with whole forests needed to underpin coal mines, coal remaining central to the creation of countless new products and oil still central to our lives. “Transition” was originally promoted by the energy companies, not as a real plan but as a means of delaying any significant change.This conference was an opportunity to understand the modern world and the true nature of the challenges that lie ahead. Jean-Baptiste Fressoz is a research fellow at the CNRS. His research focuses on environmental history, the history of climate knowledge and the Anthropocene. He also writes a monthly column for Le Monde. His latest book “Sans transition, une nouvelle histoire de l'énergie” was published in January 2024. This discussion was moderated in French and English by Alice Pirlot, Assistant Professor of International Law. Participants with a passive understanding of French are encouraged to attend as the author also speaks English. This conference was organised by the Institute's Sustainability Initiative, in partnership with the City of Geneva, the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability, the Forum on Trade, Environment & the SDGs (TESS) and the Student Environmental Committee. </video>

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The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a leading institution of research and higher education dedicated to the study of world affairs, with a particular emphasis on the cross-cutting fields of international relations and development issues.

Through our core activities, we aim to promote international cooperation and make a contribution to the progress of developing societies. More broadly, we endeavour to develop creative thinking on the major challenges of our time, foster global responsibility and advance respect for diversity.

We are a cosmopolitan community located in the heart of Geneva, an international city and a centre of global governance. By intensely engaging with international organisations, NGO's, governments and multinational companies, we participate in global discussions and prepare future policy-makers to lead tomorrow's world.

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