Global Thought is comprised of a faculty committee that spans Columbia University's schools and departments, an interdisciplinary MA in Global Thought and undergraduate courses and initiatives, signature research projects and public events.
Applications are now open for the MA in Global Thought, which prepares students to tackle complex global issues in the classroom, future workplaces, and the public sphere.
News
CGT Welcomes Four New Members
The Committee on Global Thought is thrilled to welcome four new faculty members. These faculty bring with them a broad range of expertise and approaches, and their contributions will further enrich CGT’s inter- and trans-disciplinary work exploring the complex issues facing today’s world.
Alumni Spotlight
CGT Alumnus Empowers Ethiopian Youth With National Debate Initiative
June 4, 2026
Tesfamichael Negussie, Class of 2026, founded the Ethiopian Public Debate Program using a Davis Projects for Peace grant to cultivate civic engagement, critical thinking, and public speaking skills among Ethiopian youth.
Events
On Antisemitism: A Word In History
June 3, 2026
What are we talking about when we talk about antisemitism? Never has the term been deployed more widely or loosely than it is today; never has informed discussion of its meaning been more needed. Historians Lila Corwin Berman and David Feldman join Mark Mazower in a wide-ranging discussion moderated by Adam Tooze.
Alumni Spotlight
Alexander Hrdecky, CGT'22, Champions Technology Equity for the Global South
June 1, 2026
As the leader of the United Nations Development Programme’s global AI strategy, Alexander Hrdecky champions technological equity and promotes inclusive AI solutions designed specifically to empower the Global South.
Events
A book talk with Timothy Mitchell, Professor of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies, on his new book, The Alibi of Capital: How We Broke the Earth to Steal the Future on the Promise of a Better Tomorrow. The conversation will be moderated by CGT Chair Adam Tooze.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6::15 pm - 7:30 pm
Fayerweather Hall, Room 413
Governments around the world are turning to content creators to share trusted information young audiences. Join us for our lunchtime seminar series, featuring a discussion of Mapping New York City Influencers and Funding of Public Messaging, a working paper by Anya Schiffrin, a senior lecturer in the discipline of international and public affairs
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Fayerweather Hall, Room 513
The MA in Global Thought is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to tackle complex global issues in the classroom, future workplaces, and the public sphere.
Join alumni and staff to learn more about the interdisciplinary MA in Global Thought. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Dec. 1, Jan. 14 & Feb. 25
