IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs

“The answers for yesterday’s world may not solve today’s challenges.” @AndresVelasco, former Finance Minister of Chile and author of The London Consensus, shared with us why policymakers need new approaches to navigate uncertainty and the pressures facing liberal democracies.

Brussels, London, real conversations and global perspectives. Students from the Master in Technology & Global Affairs experienced Immersion Week through visits, expert conversations and discussions on AI, tech regulation and misinformation. Learning, beyond the classroom.

Amanda Sloat, Professor of Practice at IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, writes in The Washington Post on how transatlantic trust is eroding across security, trade, education, tourism and everyday life. Read her analysis: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Guided by Edurne Pasaban, the first woman to summit all 14 highest peaks on Earth, @ieuniversity students faced fear head-on in the Himalayas. Because leadership is built by stepping outside your comfort zone. Take a look!

Can tech and diplomacy solve global challenges together? Through the IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs x Google partnership, students explore how innovation supports climate action and cybersecurity. Discover more: ie.edu/school-politic…

Leadership at 4,047 meters. During the Transformational Leadership Journey to Nepal, IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs students learned that leading is not about being first, but about helping the team move forward together. Watch their reflections.

What builds a resilient country? At IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs, Ecuador’s VP @mjpintoec shared a clear message: invest in people to drive growth. And for students, don’t wait to feel "ready." Act now and use your knowledge where it matters most.

What if you could learn AI from those applying it for 10+ years? Through IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and @GoogleES’s partnership, students gain real-world insight into AI and content moderation. Discover the programs ie.edu/school-politic…

What does leadership look like at 5,000 meters? “One of the most difficult things I have ever done… but it taught me the importance of perseverance and believing in myself.” Students completed the Transformational Leadership Journey in Nepal. Read more: ie.edu/school-politic…

🎙️ In this @IeInsights podcast, @gabramosp , in conversation with @A_Sloat and @NathalieTocci , offers a timely and thought-provoking perspective on Mexico’s role in multilateralism, and on the urgency of advancing gender equality as a core pillar of sustainable development. ⚖️ The takeaway is clear: without strong multilateral frameworks, and without decisive progress on gender equality, our democracies and economies remain incomplete. 🔗 Listen here: ie.edu/insights/podca… #Multilateralism #GlobalGovernance #GenderEquality #Leadership #Insights @IEuniversity  | @iespega

Tech and policy can’t evolve separately. The partnership between IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and Google brings real-world exposure and industry insight into the classroom. Discover our programs: ie.edu/school-politic…

Can you lead a country from exile? At IE University, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared how leadership without power relies on trust, values and constant connection with people. Read more: ie.edu/school-politic…

How does the world look from India today? 🇮🇳🌍 In the latest episode of Power & Purpose @IeInsights , @priyankac19  joins @A_Sloat  and @NathalieTocci  to reflect on India’s evolving role in the global order. @IEuniversity @iespega  🎧 Listen to the full episode: ie.edu/insights/podca…

This week at @iespega , I engaged with the September 2025 cohort of the Master in Technology and Global Affairs, a program designed to understand and navigate the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and governance.  23 students, 14 nationalities, one shared curiosity about the world ahead. 🌐 A real pleasure to work with such a sharp, diverse, and globally minded group of students. 🚀 @IEuniversity ie.edu/school-politic…

What does leadership look like under pressure? Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined @IEuniversity to discuss democracy, exile and Europe’s future with Amanda Sloat and students.

Yesterday, we welcomed @Tsihanouskaya  to @IEuniversity  🇧🇾 A particularly meaningful moment was her conversation with @A_Sloat , together with our students from @iespega  — offering a timely reflection on Europe’s future, democratic resilience, and the challenges shaping today’s international order. 🎓 Her leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy are a powerful reminder of what responsible leadership truly means in practice. 🌍

From Athens to Delphi, students from IE University’s Bachelor in Political Science brought theory to life on a study trip connecting history, institutions and real-world politics.

40 years in the EU: What can Spain teach Europe today? Javi López highlights its role in shaping a more social, connected and strategic Europe. Watch the video to learn more.

What if Europe’s real challenge isn’t talent, but scale? At IE University, Alfred Kammer warns fragmentation is holding Europe back. The answer, complete the Single Market, integrate capital, align strategy. Read more: ie.edu/school-politic…

In a world of “durable disorder,” decisions are made with incomplete information. Students at IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs simulate a cyberattack on NATO, guided by Bjorn Beam, learning to question, adapt and think under pressure.