Professor Thierry Balzacq, a globally recognized expert in international relations, will lead the new Centre for Global Security and Governance (CGSG) at Sciences Po. This appointment is part of the initiative by Luis Vassy, the institution's director, to enhance the prominence of international relations.
The CGSG, the first research center established at Sciences Po in seventeen years, was approved by the institution's bodies following recommendations from a committee co-chaired by Thierry Balzacq and Florence Parly, former Minister of the Armed Forces. The center will focus on global security, governance, and diplomacy.
I am honored to contribute to a significant turning point in Sciences Po's history. The goal now is to elevate Sciences Po to the forefront of institutions working on the vital issues of international relations, particularly global security, governance, and diplomacy.
Thierry Balzacq's mission will be to define the scientific project of the center, foster links between research, training, and practice, and enhance the international reputation of the work conducted at Sciences Po.
A Doctor of Political Science from the University of Cambridge, Thierry Balzacq has an extensive academic career, including positions at Harvard, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, and the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore. His research focuses on security studies, the global history of diplomacy, and grand strategy.
