For seven months, debate teams from around the globe have exchanged written debates in the 21st Annual Brewer Foundation / New York...

Slovak National Team Students Crowned Champion of International Public Policy Forum Debate Contest May 1, 2021 – A team of students from...

April 13, 2021 — Colorado Hometown Weekly reports that "[s]tudents’ perseverance through the pandemic is something that’s not up for...

Making creative, original arguments may be most important for the qualifying essay portion of the contest. From the perspective of a...

After the general readability of the essay, the next quality that will best distinguish the top essays is the depth of research. If the...

Thoughtfully and carefully considered essay organization is crucial for both the qualifying essay and the written debates.

This year, we asked our coaches, students and supporters to cast a ballot and help us determine the next IPPF topic. The votes have now...

Due to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, the IPPF has decided to cancel the 2020 IPPF Finals.

On behalf of New York University and the Brewer Foundation, we are pleased to announce the results of the "Sweet 16" round in the 2019-20 International Public Policy Forum.

The Brewer Foundation and New York University are pleased to announce the results of the “Top 32” round of the 19th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) – the only contest that gives high school students around the world the opportunity to engage in written and oral debates on issues of public policy.

The Brewer Foundation and New York University are proud to announce the “Top 64” teams for the 19th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) – the first and only contest that gives high school students around the world the opportunity to engage in written and oral debates on issues of public policy. 

April 29, 2019 — Angelus reports that students on the debate team at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks are "riding high" after their...

April 28, 2019 – New York – A team of students from Notre Dame High School of Sherman Oaks, California, bested a field of high schools...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Shawn C. H. Leamon, a member of the IPPF Circle of Champions. IPPF Participation: 2005 IPPF Champion...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Andy Yuwen. A member of the IPPF Circle of Champions, Mr. Yuwen annually judges the IPPF written rounds,...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Lucia Jadudova, a new member of the IPPF Circle of Champions. IPPF Participation: IPPF Champion in 2018...

The IPPF is pleased to announce that Council on Foreign Relations ("CFR") President Richard N. Haass will serve as a judge at the IPPF...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Ravi Shah. A member of the IPPF Circle of Champions, Mr. Shah annually judges the IPPF written rounds,...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Alexandre Pouille. Mr. Pouille founded the IPPF Circle of Champions and currently serves on the IPPF...

The IPPF is pleased to spotlight Shikha Garg. A member of the IPPF Circle of Champions, Ms. Garg frequently judges the IPPF written...