About
Navigating the issues that shape our world.
IGA strives to reach people, especially those who have been left out of the political discussions and decisions that impact their lives and livelihoods. IGA provides evidence-based and accessible information so that everyone may understand seemingly complex global issues to make informed decisions.
Nurturing the next generation of leaders.
IGA creates opportunities for underserved youth and underrepresented groups to learn about global affairs and international politics. Through engaging and easy-to-use learning materials, IGA cultivates curiosity and inspires civic engagement on global issues.
Informing foreign policy through research.
IGA conducts trusted, industry-leading research on global affairs and US foreign policy that fosters public engagement, elevates diverse perspectives, and connects policymakers and thought leaders with the preferences and priorities of citizens in the United States and around the world.
Our Mission:
IGA is a geopolitics education organization that inspires curiosity–and promotes knowledge–of
global affairs. It equips people with the skills to make sense of international events and participate
in the political and geopolitical debates which increasingly shape their lives. It facilitates geopolitical
literacy: the knowledge to understand the world, and the skills to shape it.
Our Vision:
IGA envisions a future in which people understand international politics is not distant or abstract, but
central to their daily lives and to the health of their communities. By making global affairs accessible
and relevant, we enable people to see how shifts in power, technology, economics, and conflict
directly shape national choices and local opportunities. Geopolitical knowledge is not a luxury — it is
a prerequisite for informed citizenship.
Through broad-based public education, engaging multimedia, and top-notch leadership development,
IGA equips people with the tools necessary to navigate world events clearly and confidently. In doing
so, we help people participate in national debates, and make decisions rooted in understanding rather
than ideology. Because well informed people are less easily divided and misled, the result is a public
more resilient against polarization and disinformation.
Our Beliefs
- Geopolitics and global affairs affect each of our lives in countless ways, and civil society is strengthened when we all are informed and engaged.
- Decision-making by those who have traditionally held power is often out of touch with the values, beliefs, and experiences of the broader public.
- Young people play a critical role in creating a better future.
- For us to advance as a global society, we must work together across divisions and differences.
- Robust diversity is essential to achieving inclusive global security and prosperity.
