Institute of Politics

Hear from Twitch star and political commentator Hasan Piker (aka HasanAbi), who has streamed with the likes of AOC and Stavros Halkias and intensively covered topics from the 2024 election to DOGE. Piker will opine on socialism, foreign policy, gaming, Gen Z dating, and the failures of both[...]

Human rights expert Génesis Dávila is joined by disinformation expert Jiore Craig; pastor, former political prisoner, and Zimbabwean opposition leader Evan Mawarire and Lobsang Sangay, Former President of the Central Tibetan Administration. Together, they will explore how dissent is punished[...]

With only a few weeks of Spring Quarter remaining, questions about summer and post-graduate experiences are at the forefront of student minds. Especially for those interested in international policy, it can be challenging to get started since careers can encompass a range of trajectories, job[...]

The ultimate “global” sport, football – or as the Americans call it, soccer – is adored by billions of fans. But beyond the star players, dazzling trophies, and all-star leagues, global football has become a political mecca. With growing Middle Eastern investments into the Big 5 European Leagues,[...]

The 2024 election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s first female president marks a historic milestone in a broader political shift unfolding across Latin America. Over the past two decades, women across the region have broken barriers, ascending to the highest levels of government. These[...]

This Chicago Style speaker event will look at the history of Chicago Blues, its impact on the city, country, and world, and what makes it special and unique to the Windy City. Featuring musician Ivy Ford and UChicago Professor Mickey Dietler, we’ll hear from people who have lived and learned[...]