The IBEI Graduate Summer School is aimed to provide participants with comprehensive insights into cutting-edge research within the fields of international relations, security, development studies, and public policy. It is also aimed to facilitate the establishment of a robust network among students, scholars and professionals engaged in similar areas of inquiry. Structured around a blend of lectures and seminar sessions, the IBEI Graduate Summer School offers a dynamic learning environment where participants engage in both theoretical discussions and practical applications of research methodologies.