Understanding international law provides students the tools to address many of the world’s problems, says Professor Joel Trachtman. Those enrolled in international legal studies at Fletcher will learn to research and shape the building blocks of the global system.

The next generation can better manage, resolve, and prevent the devastation of political conflict, says Professor Diana Chigas. She describes how Fletcher’s negotiation and conflict resolution field of study prepares future leaders for these critical tasks.

Exploring the interplay of gender, ethnicity, and religion in times of conflict and peace, Professors Kimberly Theidon and Dyan Mazurana illuminate how our intersectional lens at Fletcher equips students to dissect and influence these critical dynamics.

Students who study international development and environmental policy at Fletcher go on to impact the world in their careers, says Professor Melissa McCracken. The program examines the complex cross-sections between environmental issues, international relations, and global security.

At a time of increased conflict and rising competition between major powers, knowledge is essential to ensure a peaceful world. Professor Rockford Weitz describes how Fletcher’s security field of study prepares students to shape and analyze policy at the highest levels.

Technology has reshaped every component of global affairs, says Professor Josephine Wolff. She tells us how Fletcher’s tech field of study aims to address the many opportunities – and problems – it presents.

Jessica Pacheco speaks about how the Fletcher GBA program helped her expand her perspective and advance her career.

During Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024, Fletcher launched a new panel format. Seven faculty members have seven minutes each to answer the provocative question: “What’s the greatest threat to global stability in the next 10 years?”Participating faculty include David C. Logan, Tamirace Fakhoury, Michael Klein, Katrina Burgess, Photini Pazartzis, Chidi Odinkalu, and Josephine Wolff.

During Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024, the student team of Gabriel Waithaka, Maggie Adomako, and Richard Geegbae presented their award-winning entrepreneurial proposal. Their project, Ongeza Zao na Pato, aims to help 100,000 smallholder farmers in Kenya through adoption of climate-smart seed variants.

During Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024, Professor Michael Glennon discussed his latest book Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom: The Dangerous Allure of Censorship in the Digital Era. Kelly Crawford, F23, moderated the conversation.