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Become a Leader in Conflict Resolution with This Flexible Graduate Degree

The M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution offers adaptable learning options and a supportive, globally connected community.

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What I Learned at Columbia’s NECR Summer Residency

From theory-rich coursework to real-world conflict mapping, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Eugenia Pozas reflects on what she learned during her immersive in-person experience in New York.

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Harnessing the Power of Collaboration in Negotiations

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Sebastian Santander reflects on his trip to South Africa for The Negotiation Challenge 2025.

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Reflections from the Global Peace Summit in Bangkok

This year’s conference was “a reminder that peace is not a luxury—it is a lifeline,” shares Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Dana El Khoury.

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How 2025 Dean’s Excellence Award Winner Azida Ahmad Azmi Is Bringing Equity to Education

The NECR graduate is lighting a path for fellow first-generation students to follow.

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What I Wish I Knew: Azida Azmi from Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Watch: Azida Azmi ('25SPS, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution) speak about "having the humility to learn and unlearn" during your experience at SPS.
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Examining the Role of the Leader in New and Uncertain Times

A recent hybrid event co-hosted by three SPS programs explored key leadership challenges in our rapidly changing workplace.

Alumni

From Columbia NECR to AI-Driven Negotiation: Transforming How Women Negotiate and Lead

Inspired by her experiences at Columbia's Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program and a passion for global connection, Charlotte Hou (’22SPS) shares how she is leveraging AI to empower women worldwide with negotiation skills.

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New Metaphors, Same Framing: Breaking the Cycle of Punitive Public Safety Policy

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Professor Peter Dixon on the importance of investing in community assets and building capacity to transform conflict.

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Columbia SPS CUNY Fellow Andrea Garcia on Resolving Conflict Within the Justice System

The Columbia SPS student says she hopes to use the skills she’s acquiring in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Student Drives Meaningful Change in NYC Safety

Jordyn Polet (’24SPS, NECR) shares how an NECR fieldwork course has given her the tools to drive meaningful change.

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Spotlighting Women's Impact on Global Peace Initiatives

A recent event hosted by the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program explored the power of women's contributions to peacemaking and social justice through art, activism, and diplomacy.