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.

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

Eli Karetny

PhD in Political Science (CUNY Graduate Center) Interim Director, Ralph Bunche InstituteLecturer, Baruch College-CUNYekaretny@gc.cuny.edu@ekaretny Eli Karetny, JD, PhD, is the RBI’s interim director. Prior to taking

Juan P Acevedo Ossa

Assistant Director of Programs PhD Candidate – Political Science (International Relations)jacevedo@gc.cuny.edu@huanacevedo Juan Acevedo-Ossa is a PhD Candidate in Political Science specializing in international relations and international

Thomas Weiss

Director Emeritus, Ralph Bunche InstitutePresidential Professor, Political Sciencetweiss@gc.cuny.edu / CV Thomas G. Weiss is Presidential Professor Emeritus of Political Science at The CUNY Graduate Center and Director