Chronique d’une fumeuse réformée
Par Romane Vacca, Senior French editor au Graduate Press Décembre est là et avec lui s’achève le “mois sans tabac,”Continue Reading
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Under the Bell Jar: The Impact of Urban Planning on Women
Article by Meera Mohankrishnan “To the person in the bell jar – the world itself is a bad dream” ItContinue Reading
À Genève, les marchés de Noël illuminent la ville et l’hiver des étudiants
Article by Audrey Hubleur Alors que le semestre touche à sa fin, la bibliothèque de l’IHEID s’emplit d’universitaires. L’heure estContinue Reading
L’histoire et les festivités de l’Escalade à Genève
THE HISTORY AND FESTIVITIES OF L’ESCALADE IN GENEVA Par Melisa Kisacik, French Editor pour le Graduate Press Chaque décembre, GenèveContinue Reading
The 2026 MINT reform: What is the Future of the MINT program?
By Sabrina Casale and Chiara Cavaletto The Graduate Press interviewed Hamna Chohan, GISA administrative director, in regards to the proposedContinue Reading
Democracy’s Savior or Slaughterer? How Californians Are Embracing Retributive Politics
photo source: https://www.flickr.com/people/126057486@N04, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Photo collage of Governor Newsom Press Office BlueSky account posts By NadirContinue Reading
Increased Security at IHEID: Student Concerns, Social Media Threats, and Questions of Transparency.
In the last month, IHEID students noticed increased security measures on campus. The presence of security guards has increased, and doors that were once unlocked and easily accessible now require an ID. Students have mixed reactions to the amplified security protocol. Read Full report.
Bilatérales III : entre soutien universitaire, contestation et débats politiques
Par Gregory Wagner, French editor au Graduate Press Le mercredi 5 novembre, l’Université de Genève a accueilli, en partenariat avecContinue Reading
The Economy of a Genocide
On the 12 November, the Middle East and North African Student Initiative (MENA) held its biggest conference of this year, The Economy of a Genocide. Several scholars, activists, and practitioners were invited to discuss the economic motives behind the occupation and genocide in Gaza.
“Failures Are More Interesting Than Success”: Reflections and Reports from the Geneva International Film Festival
by Sabrina Casale Between October 31st and November 9th, the 31st edition of the Geneva International Film Festival was heldContinue Reading
From the Arab Spring to Gen Z: How Morocco’s Youth Are Redefining Activism
By Elena Natali Youths have always been the spark of social change, but no generation has expressed that spark quiteContinue Reading
The Cosmopolitan Message of Zohran Mamdani
In her reflection on Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as Mayor of New York, Mariairene Fornari examines what this moment signals for a generation raised to believe in cosmopolitan belonging before the rise of reactionary politics.
Five Ways to Make GISA Better
By Rami Mottu, Former VP of Master’s, GISA Over the past couple of years, the Graduate Institute Student Association (GISA)Continue Reading
Keeping Our Community Safe: Security Update for Student Residences
Following a recent robbery at the residence, the Institute and student representatives are working together on both short-term awareness and long-term security improvements. While measures such as additional surveillance and structural upgrades are being evaluated, students are encouraged to practice simple, everyday safety habits—such as confirming who is entering the building and ensuring doors are securely closed.
The 31st Geneva International Film Festival Begins
By Chiara Cavaletto The Geneva International Film Festival (GIFF) began this past Friday, October 31st, and will continue through NovemberContinue Reading
Decolonizing Academia – A report on Professor Julian Go’s talk on “Anticolonial Thought and Social Theory”
In her report on Professor Julian Go’s lecture “Anticolonial Thought and Social Theory,” Laura Minnetian captures a compelling call to reimagine sociology’s Eurocentric canon. Go argues that anti-colonial thinkers—from Apolinario Mabini to contemporary voices—were not marginal but central to theorizing society.
Back to School
In her Fall 2025 editorial, Aanvi Singh, Senior Student Life Editor, captures the rhythm of transition — from the warmth of summer to the reflective air of autumn, from first-year excitement to second-year nostalgia.
GISA Fall 2025 Candidate Profiles: Erin Katrina Titiheruw for Welfare Committee President
In conversation with Erin Katrina Titiheruw, MINT 2nd Year Student. Q: What makes you the ideal candidate for your role,Continue Reading
GISA Fall 2025 Candidate Profiles: Akansha Gupta and Malak Sameh for Environment Committee President
In conversation with the co-candidates Malak and Akansha, both MINT 2nd Year Students of the Environment and Sustainability Track. Q:Continue Reading
GISA 2025 Autumn Elections: Welfare and Environmental Committee Debates
On Tuesday, 7 October, in Auditorium A2 of Maison de la Paix, candidates running for the Environmental Committee and Welfare Committee presidencies tookContinue Reading
GISA Fall 2025 Candidate Profiles: Deepannita Kundu for Welfare Committee President
In conversation with Deepannita Kundu, MINT 1st Year Student. Q: What makes you the ideal candidate for your role, andContinue Reading
GISA Elections Fall 2025 – Full Report of the First Debate
This year, we’re back as your go-to source for all things election-related.
We Are All the Children of Gaza
By Wael Frikha This past Saturday, I stood shoulder to shoulder with more than 10,000 people in the streets ofContinue Reading
Everything I learnt from a Neuroscience Masterclass
A convoluted reflection By Mariairene Fornari As someone born under the star sign of Taurus, I have a propensity toContinue Reading
What is the future for PhD researchers at the IHEID?
Major reforms to the PhD programme are currently under discussion at the Graduate Institute.A PhD Forum/Assembly will take place on October 3rd, please join!
“Place de la Palestine” : A Report from the United Nations
By Tanya Gill and Rosie Moore Students interested in the going-ons around Geneva should take some time from their dayContinue Reading
The Familiar and the Forgotten
By Jahnavi Eluru After spending a year in Switzerland for my Master’s studies, my first time living abroad, I haveContinue Reading
Geneva: Once the City of Roses?
By Motahareh Mohebi Like the Netherlands, which is known for its tulips, there was a time when Geneva was knownContinue Reading
Manufacturing Consent: The Practice of India’s Logics in Indian-Administered Kashmir
Kashmir, once called “Paradise on Earth,” is now the world’s most militarised zone.
Born of Partition, its political future remains suspended in unkept promises.
Decades of state violence are shielded by laws like AFSPA and the Public Safety Act.
Behind claims of normalcy lies a brutal regime of control and impunity
GISA Spring 2025 Candidate Profiles: Maria Elena Lugo for Events Coordinator
In conversation with Maria Elena Lugo, MINT Human Rights and Humanitarianism 1st Year and part of the BA/MA Programme withContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Jackie Lee for Treasurer
In conversation with Jackie Lee, MINT Mobilities, Migrations and Boundaries 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate forContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Jai Mulani for Vice President of Master’s Programs
In conversation with Jai Mulani, International Law 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate for your role, andContinue Reading
GISA Spring 2025 Candidate Profiles: Ada Göral for Events Coordinator
In conversation with Ada Göral, MINT Conflict, Peace and Security 1st Year. Q: What makes you the ideal candidate forContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Ashwathy & Nivitha for Professional Development Committee Co-Presidents
In conversation with Ashwathy Sunilkumar & Nivitha Leena Naveen. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate for your role, andContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Aanvi Singh for Vice President of Master’s Programs
In conversation with Aanvi Singh, International Relations/Political Science 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate for your role,Continue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Laurens Houwink for PDC President
In conversation with Laurens Houwink, MINT Sustainable Trade & Finance 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate forContinue Reading
GISA Spring 2025 Candidate Profiles: Irene Licastro for GISA President
In conversation with Irene Licastro, International Economics 1st Year. Q: What makes you the ideal candidate for your role, andContinue Reading
GISA Spring 2025 Candidate Profiles: Shilpa Ann Thomas for Events Coordinator
In conversation with Shilpa Ann Thomas, International Economics 1st Year. Q: What makes you the ideal candidate for your role,Continue Reading
GISA Spring 2025 Candidate Profiles: Victoria do Nascimento Houpert for GISA President
In conversation with Victoria do Nascimento Houpert, MINT Gender, Race and Diversity 1st Year. Q: What makes you the idealContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Vayunamu Bawa for GISA President
In conversation with Vayunamu J. Bawa, International Relations/Political Science 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate for yourContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Jahnavi Eluru for Professional Development Committee President
In conversation with Jahnavi Eluru, MINT Migrations and Mobilities 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate for yourContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Ryan Grad for Treasurer
In conversation with Ryan Grad, MINT Sustainable Trade & Finance 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate forContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Ahmet Haksever for Treasurer
In conversation with Ahmet Haksever, MINT Human Rights & Humanitarianism 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidate forContinue Reading
GISA Spring Election 2025 Candidate Profiles: Inés Léon Giménez for Vice President of Master’s Programs
In conversation with Inés Léon Giménez, MINT Gender, Race and Diversity 1st Year. Q. What makes you the ideal candidateContinue Reading
From Impromptu Nominations to Nervous Laughs: GISA Elections Day 1 (Full report)
This year, we’re back as your go-to source for all things election-related BUT with a fair warning: we’re dialing up the humor this time around.
Thoughts and podcasts – A review of my current listens by Apple Podcasts
This piece dives into Lucky Boys by Tortoise Investigates — a gripping podcast uncovering cycles of abuse, institutional failure, and the urgent need to listen to and believe survivors.
“Swearing is allowed”
Report on the 19th IHEID GISA Master’s Forum Mariairene Fornari with Jai Mulani There are snacks in the corner butContinue Reading
Spring 2025: Continuity and Change
By The Graduate Press Editorial Board and Staff Writers Dear Reader, Thank you for choosing the company of our printContinue Reading
Qui serais-je
Par Ana Beatriz Leite Mansur Qui serais-je Un jour, je me suis réveillée en colère d’avoir ouvert les yeux. JeContinue Reading
The Risk of Regret
By Ginestra Faeta “What’s your fear behind the fear of risking?”, he asked. You glance at him. He frowns. Continue Reading
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