America’s political landscape is shifting in ways that threatens democracy. We are currently witnessing: the shifting of the perception and function of the Executive Branch, the increasing over-reach of Presidential powers, the politicization of the Supre ...

We live in a constant changing, very connected, global scenario. Foreign Policy decisions must be based on: i. national interests and priorities; ii. other country ́s priorities and interest and how they affect our own, iii. the common interest. Through t ...

As its main focus, this study group will explore the recent past and ponder the future of conservatism. In addition, this study group will discuss the nature of compromise in our two-party system. While Barry Goldwater was best known for his declaration t ...

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to create social change? Do you have a CS background but aren’t sure how to make an impact in politics? Are you a government or history concentration with no tech background? Register now for the first ever IOP C ...

A conversation with University of Chicago's IOP Director David Axelrod, New York Times Columnist Frank Bruni, The Cook Political Report National Editor Amy Walter and Professor Maya Sen on the 2020 presidential election. David Axelrod Founder and Dir ...

A conversation with Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen, Corporation for National and Community Service CEO, Barbara Stewart and IOP Director Mark D. Gearan on public service at home and abroad. Jody Olsen Director of the Peace Corps Barbara Stewart Chief Exe ...

Politics of Race and Ethnicity (PRE) students meet with Fall 2019 IOP Resident Fellow Latosha Brown. Created in the fall of 2014, the Politics of Race and Ethnicity (PRE) program works to create a sustained, nuanced, welcoming and informed discussion on t ...

The 2019 Gustav Pollak Lecture with international disability rights activist Judith Heumann in conversation with Professor Hannah Riley Bowles. Judith Heumann International Disability Rights Activist Hannah Riley Bowles (Moderator) Roy E. Larsen Senior Le ...

A discussion with Author, Educated: A Memoir and Shorenstein Center A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence Tara Westover and Shorenstein Director Nancy Gibbs. Tara Westover Author A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence, Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and P ...

Join the after-Forum Pizza and Politics fascinating post-forum Pizza & Politics event with Brittney Packnett Cunningham, IOP Director's Leader (Fall 2019), IOP Resident Fellow (Fall 2018), #BlackLivesMatter Activist, Co-Founder of Campaign Zero, ...