Institute for European Studies
Esra Akcan
Professor, Architectural Theory
Esra Akcan is the Michael A. McCarthy Professor of Architectural Theory in the Department of Architecture. Her scholarly work on a geopolitically conscious global history of urbanism and architecture inspires her teaching. She is the author of Architecture in Translation: Germany, Turkey and the Modern House (Duke University Press, 2012); Turkey: Modern Architectures in History (with S.
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Paris Prelaw Info Session
December 8, 2026
12:00 pm
Have you considered summer study abroad and are interested in studying law? Join Cornell Law School faculty and the Office of Global Learning to learn more about the Cornell Prelaw Program in Paris, a three-week academic program in international and comparative law. Study law in a uniquely international and culturally rich environment, combining the excellence of Cornell Law School faculty and the Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Prepare for the law school admissions process and acquire the study skills for success in law school.
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Institute for European Studies
Cornell Summer Public Policy Program in Turin Info Session
November 18, 2026
4:30 pm
Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, 2250
Find out more about our summer public policy program in Turin. Nestled between the Alps and the Mediterranean in the magnificent Piedmont region of northern Italy, the city of Turin provides an inspiring background to explore the causes and consequences of population change, the debates unfolding in Europe around these issues, and the policies intended to address them. Population problems are central to societal change in numerous areas- inequality, immigration and diversity, race relations, family life, health and aging, and social welfare systems. This program explores the causes and consequences of population change, paying particular attention to how population processes interact with the social, economic, and political context in which they play out.
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Institute for European Studies
Paris Prelaw Info Session
November 11, 2026
6:00 pm
Have you considered summer study abroad and are interested in studying law? Join Cornell Law School faculty and the Office of Global Learning to learn more about the Cornell Prelaw Program in Paris, a three-week academic program in international and comparative law. Study law in a uniquely international and culturally rich environment, combining the excellence of Cornell Law School faculty and the Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Prepare for the law school admissions process and acquire the study skills for success in law school.
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European Studies Minor Open House
December 1, 2026
4:00 pm
Uris Hall, G08
Curious about European culture, policy, or languages? Stop by the European Studies Minor Open House to test your knowledge with European trivia, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with faculty and peers. We'll highlight minor requirements, research and travel funding sources, and pathways to internships and study abroad. Perfect for prospective and declared students — leave informed, inspired, and with resources to jumpstart your European Studies journey.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
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Information Session: Dissertation Proposal Development Program
November 9, 2026
5:00 pm
Develop your dissertation on global issues with a toolkit of resources! The Einaudi Dissertation Proposal Development Program (DPD) supports 24 PhD students annually through seminars, workshops, mentoring sessions, and up to $2,000 for international airfare for summer research. Applicants’ research projects must focus on global issues, but the proposed research setting may be international or domestic. Join this session to learn more and find out how to apply!
Applications are due November 30, 2026.
Registration is required for the virtual session. Register here.
Can't attend? Email programs@einaudi.cornell.edu for more information.
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The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies hosts info sessions for graduate and for undergraduate students to learn more about funding opportunities, international travel, research, and internships. View the full calendar of fall semester sessions.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
Southwest Asia and North Africa Program
The Age of Confiscation — an Impressive History of Asset Freezing and Property Seizing
Nicholas Mulder, IES
Nicholas Mulder, a Cornell University professor, is the author of a major new history on property confiscation and state power.
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Nov. 5: Power Without Hierarchy: Relational Geopolitics, Total Defense, and International Order
How can political actors generate geopolitical power, deterrence, and resilience without concentrating authority in a sovereign hierarchy? This lecture advances a theory of relational geopolitics in which strategic capacity is generated through relationships themselves.
Laidlaw Scholars Build Better World
Applications Open Now
The two-year Laidlaw scholars program supports undergraduates becoming globally minded researchers and ethical leaders.
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Top Democrats Join Billionaires to Fight a Tax on California's Wealthiest
Cristobal Young, IES
Cristobal Young, a Cornell University sociology professor, comments on the effects of previous millionaire taxes in California and suggests a need for tax code reform.