Buffett Institute for Global Affairs - Northwestern University

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From pioneering material science to innovative work on the human past, our faculty are bringing cutting-edge research to bear on critical global and international challenges.

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Through coursework, research assistantships, support for Northwestern’s 4,500-plus international students, as well as international service learning and study abroad experiences, the Buffett Institute prepares students to live in the twenty-first century world.

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Our scholars and students strive to engage in the world. They contribute to public understanding of complex international challenges. They develop knowledge, policies and technologies to improve people’s lives.

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A digitally altered video, photo or audio recording, deepfakes are typically used maliciously to spread disinformation and create confusion.

Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes

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Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes

Buffett Faculty Fellow V.S. Subrahmanian co-authored a new report examining the potential harms that government use of deepfakes poses to democracy.

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Men extract water from a well at the village of El Gel, near the town of K'elafo, Ethiopia. Getty Images

1.2 billion people's experiences with water insecurity

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1.2 billion people's experiences with water insecurity

Results of a global poll on water experiences led by Sera Young, co-lead of Buffett's Making Water Insecurity Visible Global Working Group, were made public on World Water Day, March 22.

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In his lecture, Eboe-Osuji argued that peace as a fundamental human right could help achieve global peace.

Joint series on history of Israel & Palestine

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Joint series on history of Israel & Palestine

A new initiative, “Israel & Palestine: Joint Speaker Series Exploring Fundamental History,” is being co-sponsored by Northwestern's Middle East and North African Studies Program, Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies and Buffett Institute.

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Upcoming Events

"Evil Eyes Sea" Book Talk with Özge Samancı

Open to the public
Thursday, May 2 from 4:00–5:15 p.m.
In person and online

Buffett Faculty Lunch: Digital & Physical Global Infrastructures

Open to all Northwestern faculty
Friday, May 3 from 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Buffett Institute, 1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite 3-000

Buffett Lecture with Anne Applebaum

Open to the public
Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place

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Global Futures of Education Buffett Conversation with Dean Bryan Brayboy and Professor Noah W. Sobe

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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.

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Research

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Education

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Latest News

Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes

Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes

1.2 billion people's experiences with water insecurity

1.2 billion people's experiences with water insecurity

Joint series on history of Israel & Palestine

Joint series on history of Israel & Palestine

Upcoming Events

"Evil Eyes Sea" Book Talk with Özge Samancı

Buffett Faculty Lunch: Digital & Physical Global Infrastructures

Buffett Lecture with Anne Applebaum

Join Us

Faculty Members

Students

Community Members