About Us

The mission of the IPC is to further the aims of the University of Michigan and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in creating new knowledge, fostering considered debate, and developing the policy leaders of tomorrow. The center supports interdisciplinary research, education, and policy analysis and discussion to advance our collective understanding of the myriad issues arising from an increasingly globalized world. In particular, the IPC’s members and affiliates work to demonstrate how well-designed policies of governments and international institutions can improve the security and welfare of people and nations alike.