Do you find yourself running away from uncomfortable conversations, or struggling to express your opinion when loud voices and strong personalities dominate the room? Have you ever wondered just what it takes to get past the discomfort of debate and find common ground? On March 5, I-House welcomed foreign policy experts Gideon Rose and Emma Ashford for a live demonstration on how to have respectful dialogue across difference. The evening marked the first entry in the all-new Dueling Dialogues series. Moderated by I-House resident and 2025-26 Obama Scholar Victoria Kuketz, Rose and...

Life at I-House teaches one lesson over and over: connections occur when we leave our comfort zones. A recent fireside chat in the Home Room reminded residents that the most meaningful relationships are built when we notice the humanity in people unlike ourselves, step forward with generosity, and make space for others to succeed. On November 18, International House partnered with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in welcoming Dr. Mariko Silver for a special crossover of CFR’s Lessons Learned Series and the I-House Distinguished Speaker Series. Silver is a CFR term member and...

At first glance, a contract negotiation and a championship match might seem worlds apart. But as it happens, they have more in common than you might expect. On October 30, I-House residents gathered for a fireside chat illustrating how law and business often intertwine behind the scenes of professional sports and entertainment. The event, titled “From the Courtroom to the Court: The Intersection of Law, Sports, & Entertainment,” was organized and hosted by second-year I-House resident Saeed Ahmad. The evening’s panel included Jeffrey Gewirtz, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal...