Negotiation and Conflict Resolution News

NECR alum Isar Mahanian reflects on the ombuds profession and opportunities for meaningful human connection through negotiation and conflict resolution.

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students presented their final capstone projects this summer, highlighting research-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.