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Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs

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The Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs advances research and teaching about the world beyond the borders of the United States.

We are a beacon for cutting-edge international scholarship and global engagement across Northwestern’s twelve undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

Upcoming Events

Buffett First Friday Lunch | Modalities of Treatment, Inequality and Culture in Mental Health Work in Argentina with Pablo Boczkowski

  • Friday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m.
  • In person in Evanston, IL
  • Open to Northwestern students, faculty and staff
Register

Buffett Graduate Student Colloquium with Aisha Valiulla

  • Wednesday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m.
  • In person in Evanston, IL
  • Open to Northwestern graduate students and faculty
Register

International Diplomacy in Turbulent Times

  • All are invited to join us for our yearlong series on international diplomacy, including lectures on landmark peace processes, a symposium on peacemaking and more.
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