Economic growth may be a fairytale to some, but to the over 700 million people worldwide living in conditions of extreme poverty, it is not a fairytale but a necessity.  But what can and must change is the nature of that economic activity and its impact on the planet says Steve Cohen

During their summer break, SIPA students went to work all over the world, accomplishing fulfilling tasks while pushing their policy knowledge forward. Read more about their experiences. 

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on why NATO remains the best way to protect open, democratic societies.

The Iranians don’t see any upside internationally in them embarrassing Macron said Richard Nephew.

Frans Timmermans sees increased awareness of the climate crisis as opportunity for Europe to work toward varied goals.

In her speech delivered at the on-going Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Hamburg, Germany, the Director, Media, Technology and Advocacy Specialisation, Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Anya Schiffrin, lamented Sowore’s continued detention by the DSS even after reportedly meeting his bail conditions.

A big challenge in defeating Nadler, Ester Fuchs said, is that despite his national profile, he is still very much a local politician.

As the country sheds conventional full-time workers in favor of temporary non-contract ones, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez writes the difference between auto workers is "their temporary workers are covered by the UAW and its contracts, unlike in most other sectors."

President Trump's 'America First' approach will be well-received by his supporters at home, says Michael Doyle, but he will need to do more persuading to reach a global audience while at the UN.