Nov. 7 - Dean's Leadership Series - Edward Wong, Diplomatic Correspondent, The New York Times
Join Edward Wong, New York Times diplomatic correspondent, for insights on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs. He’ll discuss his new book, "At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China," China’s ambitions, and the election's impact on policy. Wong has covered international news and global affairs for over two decades, and reports alongside the U.S. Secretary of State. He will also cover the Middle East, Ukraine-Russia, and China’s evolving influence.
Nov. 20 - Dean's Leadership Series - Amy Walter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Cook Political Report
We are proud to host Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report for a compelling analysis of the election results and their impact on the political landscape. Known for her sharp, nonpartisan insights, Walter will break down key voting trends, shifts in power, and what the results mean for the future of U.S. politics. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the nation's leading political analysts just days after the election.
Upcoming Events
Princeton SPIA Scholars Honored with Prestigious APS Awards
The American Physical Society has recognized two scholars at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs for their contributions to the field of physics. Alex Glaser, an associate professor at Princeton SPIA and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Co-Director of the Program on Science and Global Security, has won the 2025 Leo Szilard Lectureship Award. Sébastien Philippe, a research scholar with SGS, received the 2025 Joseph A. Burton Forum Award.
Research Record Series
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.
Newsmakers
The high stakes in Moldova’s 2024 election
Good Authority
October 30, 2024
Opinion: Grigore Pop-Eleches
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At SPIA, We Care
Our Community
We are committed to ensuring that all members of our diverse community feel respected, supported, and valued both inside and outside the classroom. We seek to strengthen the capacity of our students to promote equity and foster inclusion while here and in the broader world.
"The highest priority of our DEI efforts is to create and foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities — not to elevate any one voice above another, but to ensure all voices are equally heard."Amaney Jamal, Dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
At SPIA, We Lead
We are tackling today's most-pressing challenges — at home and abroad. Below are some current initiatives and focus areas.
Elections
Our experts address issues related to populism, democratic backsliding, and polarization.
Afghanistan Policy Lab
We created the Afghanistan Policy Lab at SPIA to address the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and help contribute to its rebuilding.
Climate Change
Today’s environmental challenges require global policies that adapt to uncertain conditions — and our experts are pioneers in the field.
At SPIA, We Learn
At SPIA, We Serve
In Service to the Nation and Humanity
Our unofficial motto captures the essence of the School and is embodied not only in our curriculum — designed to prepare students to pursue careers in public service — but also in the activities our students pursue outside of the classroom.
75 Years of Serving the Nation and Humanity
SPIA’s MPA program begins diamond anniversary celebration. Over the next two years, SPIA will incorporate the celebration of this milestone anniversary into existing School events and will share remembrances from alumni, faculty, graduate students and staff.