Latin America Conference
Princeton SPIA’s Latin America Conference, April 17-18, 2024, will bring together dozens of government officials and senior leaders from the public and private sectors for lively discussions and unique perspectives on the opportunities ahead for Latin America and the United States.
NATO at 75: Past, Present, and Future
This year NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary – a significant landmark and testament to NATO’s continuing relevance to US and European security and stability. On April 24, this event will address the role NATO has played in international security since 1949, consider the significant challenges currently facing the alliance, and examine what the future for NATO might look like.
Crisis in the Middle East
SPIA's accomplished faculty bring their wealth of knowledge and years of experience to illuminate the way ahead, offering invaluable insights and a deep understanding of geopolitical dynamics.
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.
SPIA in the News
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April 5, 2024
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April 4, 2024
Upcoming Events
SPIA in D.C.
In 2023, SPIA opened a physical learning and convening space in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. This is first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital, and the effort is part of the School’s current strategic priorities.
Our Global Impact
Our international efforts enable us to be at the forefront of the study of emerging policy issues in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and other regions around the world. Our work is shaping public debates on topics such as U.S.-China relations, democratic back-sliding and the rise of populism, race and gender, mis/disinformation, poverty and inequality, and more.
Why SPIA?
100%
Of tuition and required fees which includes health insurance for all students
160+
Expert faculty and policy practitioners across disciplines
4,200+
Global network of alumni
Over 40%
U.S. students of color
"I chose SPIA because of how intentional the program is ... I wasn't just a number. I was a person the admissions team was able to get to know through my application."Rody Damis MPP ’22
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.