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Democratic Resilience

Columbia University professor Robert Y. Shapiro told Newsweek on Wednesday: "At this point we need to be cautious about commenting on any one poll. The averages for Trump have gone down since he has been in office but have then been holding up overall -- at the low 40's in approval -- because of his still solid base. However, he may be at an inflection point in that there is softness now in his MAGA base and among other Republicans who have not reacted favorably toward his going to war with Iran. The new poll showing a new low is suggestive but needs to be confirmed by other polls."

Mar 19 2026
Newsweek
In the Media
Climate & Sustainable Development

How vulnerable is Middle East energy infrastructure, and how quickly could a wider conflict reshape global oil markets? Following drone strikes on UAE energy infrastructure, CGEP senior research scholar Dr. Karen Young joined CNN's Quest Means Business to assess the risks.

Mar 18 2026
CNN
In the Media
Meet the SIPA Community

We are excited to welcome our students to Admitted Student Events this spring! Kamayah talks about how her experience at the in-person Admitted Student Day helped confirm her commitment to SIPA.

If you are an admitted student, please visit your student portal to register for the event!

Mar 17 2026
Admissions Blog
Technology & Innovation

In March, a team of graduate students from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) visited Columbia Global Center Rio de Janeiro as part of their capstone project developed in partnership with Fundação BRAVA.

Mar 17 2026
Columbia Global Centers
Student Spotlight
Meet the SIPA Community

Join fellow SIPA alumni across the globe to welcome admitted students and share what makes our community so special. These mixers are a chance to connect, reflect on your SIPA experience, and help shape the journey of incoming students.

Mar 17 2026
Alumni News
Geopolitical Stability

"The facts that are being used for the basis of designation, those had to be irreproachable," said former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, who led the Treasury Department under the Obama administration, from 2013 to 2017.

Mar 17 2026
NPR
In the Media
Technology & Innovation

A new policy brief on the topic put out by Columbia University scholars last week found that AI is fast becoming the preferred method for financial scams in particular

Mar 16 2026
Financial Times
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

CNN's Fareed Zakaria spoke with former Obama White House energy policy official Jason Bordoff about the winners and losers from this crisis.

Mar 15 2026
Fareed Zakaria GPS
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

The war with Iran has entered its third week, and Israel says it will last for at least another three. What is the strategy of Iran's new leadership? Fareed Zakaria spoke to Lisa Anderson, dean emerita of Columbia SIPA.

Mar 15 2026
Fareed Zakaria GPS
In the Media
Technology & Innovation

For AI to benefit all people, it will need to speak their languages and understand their worlds, writes Daniel Björkegren, assistant professor of international and public affairs.

Mar 13 2026
Center for Global Development
In the Media