About us

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The International Relations Society is an undergraduate club at New York University’s College of Arts and Science.

The IR Society partners with NYU’s Politics Department to bring together students who are passionate about international affairs, economics, and global events.

Through panels, discussions, and events, we aim to encourage interest in – and knowledge of – international affairs beyond the classroom. Some of our past events have explored women’s rights, education and immigration in Afghanistan, human trafficking, and landmines. IR Society alumni have gone on to work for the UN, Morgan Stanley, the Council on Foreign Relations, Human Rights Watch, CNN, and MSNBC, among others!

"IR Insider logo with globe and silhouettes, powered by IR Society at NYU"

IR Insider is New York University’s student-run international relations publication, powered by the IR Society. 

At the IR Insider, we produce up-to-date news and opinion articles on the day’s most important global issues. With nine regional sections and four topical sections, the Insider is a journalistic hub and go-to source for the international affairs you need to know. Bringing together writers and editors from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, majors, and interests, the Insider tells today’s most breaking stories— from Baghdad to Berlin — through an analytical, yet digestible lens. 

Executive Team

  • Rebecca Locher

    Editor In Chief

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    Clara Apt

    Executive Editor:

    Western Europe

    Science and Enviornment

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    Erica Betts

    Executive Editor:

    Southeast Asia & Oceania

    Sub-Saharan Africa

    Business and Technology

  • Minjoo Kim

    Executive Editor:

    East Asia

    North America

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    Julia Roberto

    Executive Editor:

    Latin America

    South Asia

  • Jakob Mieszkowski

    Executive Editor:

    Middle East & North Africa

    Central & Eastern Europe

Editors & Writers / Section

E-Board

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    Laura Finegold

    President

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    Alyse Stauffer

    Vice President

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    Zoe Yaun

    Marketing Analytics Director

  • Audrey Vo

    Marketing Analytics Director

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    Sufia Zaheer

    Tech Director

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    Theo Aldrighi

    Co-Director of Events

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    Miranda Garcia Santos

    Events Team

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    Adja Thiam

    Secretary