Ralph Bunche Institute

Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. The Ralph Bunche Institute offers a wealth of research and public programming on international affairs, human rights, and conflict resolution.

Dispossessing Native America: Indigeneity, Land, and Reconciliation

Focusing on the complex histories of Indigenous-colonial relations, Profs. Margaret Jacobs, Claudio Saunt, and Justin de Leon offer fresh perspectives on violent and non-violent forms of extinguishing Indigenous land and culture in North America, and on returning stolen lands to their rightful Indigenous guardians. Chair: Dr Mikal Eckstrom.

Savita Pawnday

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect Executive Directorspawnday@globalr2p.org@Savita_Pawnday Savita Pawnday became Executive Director of the Global Centre in October 2021 after serving as Deputy Director

John Torpey

Director, Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies (on leave 2025-2026)jtorpey@gc.cuny.edu@JohnCTorpey John Torpey is Presidential Professor of Sociology and History and Director of the Ralph Bunche Institute