Coalition for Global Affairs (CGA)

The Coalition for Global Affairs (CGA) works to bolster and support existing global affairs programming throughout the Institute of Politics as well as introduce and facilitate new avenues for globally-minded public service opportunities at the IOP. More specifically, the Coalition responds to international events on behalf of the IOP, encourages current IOP programs to include globally conscious programming in their calendars, and serves as a springboard for new initiatives in global affairs.

CGA's previous work includes intimate speaker engagements with global public servants, foreign election watch parties, advocacy, and more. Next semester onwards, in addition to new programming, CGA will focus on strengthening its ties with the international student body on campus with programming specifically catered toward international students. This will allow the IOP to further its efforts regarding diversity and inclusivity within the organization and will also allow international students a designated space on campus that welcomes them and encourages their interest in diplomacy and world politics.

With the planned programming, CGA creates a space for discussion of foreign affairs from an analytical, academic, and actionable perspective in order to encourage a holistic and international understanding of politics, support the career and personal aspirations of students interested in public service around the world, and reinforce the IOP's commitment to diversity and inclusion across all programs and initiatives.

Contacts:

Sarp Nalbantoglu, sarpnalbantoglu@college.harvard.edu

Erik Dalaker, erikdalaker@college.harvard.edu