International History and Politics

Study and research today’s global challenges.

The International History and Politics Department of the Geneva Graduate Institute offers a unique opportunity to study and research today’s global challenges in their historical context. 

Understand the present, prepare the future

A Unique Programme

Studying International History and Politics (IHP) at the Geneva Graduate Institute will give you unique intellectual skills and opportunities to study today’s international affairs and new diplomacies in their modern historical context and from various world-regional perspectives.

In the heart of International Geneva, the IHP department boasts a unique collective profile. Its faculty’s range of expertise in global and international history and politics sets IHP apart from all other International Affairs and History programmes. 

Studying IHP at the Geneva Graduate Institute will allow students:

  • Access to an unbeatable faculty-to-student ratio (2024: 1:4).
  • The opportunity to hone both academic and applied intellectual skills with the world’s leading experts;
  • The possibility to explore global challenges and international issues past and present from specific geographical viewpoints;
  • Access to thematic courses that reflect the research expertise of the department faculty: the modern and contemporary global and international history of politics; development; diplomacy, conflict and security; environment; health; humanitarianism; commerce and finance; and culture.
  • To take courses also in the other four IHEID departments
  • The chance of being selected to study at one of 43 IHEID-wide exchange partner institutions on all continents for a one-semester stay abroad.

The graduates of IHP department’s MA and PhD programs have found success both in academia and across the international field, from NGOs to business, international organisations, governments, and more.

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HIGHLIGHTS

PODCAST SERIES | WHAT MATTERS TODAY

Israel vs. Hezbollah: The Next Gaza?

Listen to Professor Cyrus Schayegh explore the many questions stemming from the intensified strikes on Hezbollah targets. 

PRESSE

L’Occident et l’altérité: Fractures, valeurs, déclins et convergences

L’Institut publie en collaboration avec Le Temps une série d’articles qui posent la double question de la place de l’Occident dans le monde et de son rapport à l’autre.

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EVENT RECORDING | LUNCH BRIEFING

The Gaza War: Regional and Global Dimensions

Professor Cyrus Schayegh addresses themes on Palestinian and Israeli perceptions, politics, and the regional and global repercussions of the ongoing Gaza War.

 

 

Why History Matters

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WHY HISTORY MATTERS

Why history matters in today's world – with Davide Rodogno and Carolyn Biltoft

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ARCHIVE

ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE

Featuring transnational reproductive rights, and a general archive collected by students and researchers, the Oral History Archive is a new contribution from the International History & Politics Department.

Access the full archive here.

 

PODCAST SERIES | WHAT MATTERS TODAY

NATO expansion past, present and future

In this episode of What Matters Today, Professor Jussi Hanhimäki examines what has been achieved during the latest NATO summit in Vilnius and discusses how expansion impacts the alliance.

PODCAST SERIES | WHAT MATTERS TODAY

France Riots

The death of 17-year-old French-Algerian Nahel Merzouk, killed by a police officer on 27 June in Nanterre, France sparked urban riots across France.  Listen to guest Professor Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamedou, who is Deputy Director of the Geneva Graduate Institute, as well as Professor of International History and Politics and Director of Executive Education.

PODCAST SERIES | WHAT MATTERS TODAY

WHAT MATTERS TODAY PODCAST
IRAQ WAR 20 YEARS ON

With guest speaker Professor Mohamed Mahmoud MOHAMEDOU

Transnatinal podcast

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the Transimperial History Podcast

Supported by the Pierre du Bois Foundation.
While history is rooted in the past, it is also forward-looking, providing valuable insights into how we can navigate the present and future. Listen to the Podcasts and gain full access to the dossier here.

Archives

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ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CAPITAL MARKETS OF THE WORLD 1850-2000

A unique collection of stock exchange lists covering more than 40 markets in all continents for 150 years.

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Decolonisation: Then and Now

A special dossier of Global Challenges co-produced by the Department of International History and Politics

Access the full dossier with more articles here.

Fondation Pierre du Bois

Pour l'histoire du temps présent

Fondation Pierre du Bois

A partner organisation of the International History and Politics Department

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International History and Politics - OCTOBER 2023

  • 2023 Annual Pierre du Bois Conference
  • Oral History Archive
  • Student News
  • New Podcasts with Professors. Mohamedou, Rodogno, Hanhimäki, Rusterholtz
  • New Research Project with Professor Rui Esteves

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INTERNATIONAL HIstory and Politics- April 2022

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Colonial and Racist Heritage in the Monuments of Geneva - A study by Professors Mohamedou and Rodogno for the city of Geneva

HIstories and Politics- April 2021

  • Priya Satia, the Raymond A. Spruance Professor of International History in the Department of History of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, discusses her latest book, Time’s Monster – How History Makes History.
  • Professor Amalia Ribi Forclaz explores the relationship between food, agriculture and the development narrative.
  • Visiting Fellow Adam Bence Balazs writes on Lateness as a Political Perspective in Europe.
  • The Department of International History and Politics will be welcoming two Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Eccellenza Professorial Fellows, Dr. Antoine Acker and Dr. Mischa Suter.

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Priya Satia, the Raymond A. Spruance Professor of International History in the Department of History of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University discusses her latest book,

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Mailing Address

International History and Politics
Maison de la paix
Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A
Case Postale 1672
CH-1211 Genève 1

Email: ihp@graduateinstitute.ch

Access

The Maison de la paix is located at Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2A, on the corner of Avenue de France. You may take tram 15 until the Maison de la paix stop or, alternatively, walk a few minutes from the stop at Place des Nations.