UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy

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GPS students had the opportunity to expand their networks last week when alumni from San Diego-based employers returned to campus for SD Employer Outreach Day. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, students were able to hear from alumni employed in various sectors.

UC San Diego Cohort to Collaborate on Global Climate Solutions at COP30 in Brazil Delegates from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the School of Global Policy and Strategy join international climate conference in Belém…

Two GPS students are among the UC San Diego cohort attending #COP30 in Brazil. The two Master of International Affairs candidates will join Scripps Institution of Oceanography representatives for week two of the international climate conference in Belém: https://ow.ly/blHK50XrQhj

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As China announces new climate targets, Professor Michael Davidson explores what these goals mean for global decarbonization efforts.

🌍 Read more: https://ow.ly/bcmS50XrrTq

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Questions about GPS or the application process? Meet with an admissions team member for a one-on-one session!

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/WrFO50XrgbK

Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu - IGCC India is the most populous nation, largest democracy, and fastest growing major economy in the world. But it’s not yet a global superpower, and the nation’s diplomatic service is only about the size o...

On the @ucigcc.bsky.social blog, Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu discusses recent developments in India's relationships with China and the U.S. and how New Delhi sees its place within a changing world.

🔗 Read "Five Questions on Indian Foreign Policy with Achyuta Adhvaryu": ow.ly/HILQ50XqJco

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In honor of Veterans Day, UC San Diego will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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Applying to GPS? Join an Admissions Information Session to learn about GPS academics, student life, research, admissions, and more. Q&A to follow.

🔗 Register: connect.grad.ucsd.edu/portal/gps-i...

US & China 'Need Each Other,' Says Caroline Freund The US and China have reached a one-year truce, with the US cutting the fentanyl tariff and extending the existing truce on reciprocal tariffs, and China resuming soybean sales and rare-earths flows. After the meeting, President Trump said he also did not discuss approving sales of Nvidia Corp.’s Blackwell chips to China. Trump said he and Xi Jinping talked about Nvidia’s access to China in general and that the chipmaker would continue conversations with Beijing. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Dean Caroline Freund joined Carol Massar and Time Stenovec on 'Bloomberg...

Following the U.S. and China reaching a one-year trade truce last week, Dean Caroline Freund appeared on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to break down the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Watch: https://ow.ly/Vk3n50XnXi5

The Supreme Court Can Make America Stronger by Ending Emergency Tariffs If the Supreme Court strikes down the IEEPA tariffs, the outcome will not be national collapse but relief. Removing billions in unlawful import taxes would lower costs, reduce uncertainty, and signal ...

As the Supreme Court considers the legality of President Donald Trump's #tariffs, Professor Kyle Handley writes for @cato.org: "The Supreme Court Can Make America Stronger by Ending Emergency Tariffs" www.cato.org/blog/supreme...

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An aerial view of the La Jolla coastline. Text reads: Bachelor's Degree Or its equivalent from an institution of comparable standing to the University of California with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Letters of Recommendation. 3 letters, 1 from: A person who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic setting. A person who can speak to your ability to succeed in a professional setting. A source of your choosing

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An aerial view of the La Jolla coastline. Text reads: Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Transcripts. Optional: Standardized Tests. You may submit scores for either GRE or GMAT, but neither is mandatory. MCEPA Only: Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. A minimum of two years of university-level Mandarin Chinese study or its equivalent. Students should be comfortable reading and speaking in Mandarin.

The early notification deadline for our MIA, MPP and MCEPA degree programs is quickly approaching! Check out the admission requirements below and apply by Dec. 4: ow.ly/yEAI50Xnm4N

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Join in commemorating Native American Heritage Month this November with discussions, workshops and more!

📅 Check out the free campus events at nahm.ucsd.edu.

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Take your career global with the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) #GraduateDegree program. Designed for professionals with 5+ years’ experience. No GMAT/GRE required. Request Info: https://ow.ly/VMKC50Xa6cT

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Amid the rise of AI and robots, Professor Shinnosuke Kikuchi, one of the newest faculty members at GPS, is delving into how labor markets and global inequality are affected.

Learn more about Kikuchi and his current research on GPS News: https://ow.ly/znc850Xm2aI

Researchers Chart Path for Investors to Build a Cleaner Aviation Industry New Science commentary shows how smarter investments can help cut emissions from one of the world’s fastest-growing sources of climate pollution…

How does the aviation industry adopt greener solutions when doing so is risky and expensive? ✈️

In a new Science Magazine commentary, professor David Victor and coauthors propose a framework to help investors determine high-impact projects to improve climate outcomes: https://ow.ly/mEib50Xl4iK

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Interested in seeking specialized graduate education in international affairs? Attend a Q&A session on Nov. 6! We'll get into the nuts and bolts of the MAS-IA degree program, designed for professionals with five-plus years of experience.

Register: https://ow.ly/VHku50XiI7r

Two other briefs cite Handley’s published commentary and his work on trade policy uncertainty:
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As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, numerous amicus briefs were filed last week in opposition to the emergency tariffs, including one signed by Professor Kyle Handley citing a blog post he wrote for @cato.org: ow.ly/hVEi50Xk3nC

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GPS Admissions is on the road! 🛣️

We're traveling to Santa Barbara, Irvine, and Eugene, Ore., among other cities. Meet us at an upcoming graduate school fair to learn how a master’s degree can open new career opportunities, both at home and abroad: https://ow.ly/n1Cc50XiK67

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Applying to the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) program and have questions regarding the degree or the application process?

🗓️ Schedule a time to meet with our assistant director of executive programs! https://ow.ly/hnb550XiGMH

UC San Diego launches new center to increase public trust in elections UC San Diego has launched a new non-partisan research initiative aimed at reversing declining public confidence in American elections.

Professor Lauren Prather, who will co-direct UC San Diego's new Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections, spoke with CBS 8 San Diego about the research hub's objective of building confidence in U.S. elections: https://ow.ly/4ytq50XiNfG

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🤔 Thinking about taking the next step in your career with a graduate degree? Meet with an admissions representative for a 1:1 session to discuss our degree programs in international affairs and public policy.

➡️ Sign up now: https://ow.ly/S1o650XiI7I

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🇮🇳 Spend 4 weeks in #India with the 21st Century India Center's Motwani Jadeja India Fellowship — gain field insights, engage with industries and strengthen U.S.-India ties. Apply by Oct. 31.

➡️ Learn more: https://india.ucsd.edu/opportunities/fellowship-program.html

A math tutor that never gets tired of your questions This summer, GPS introduced an AI-powered tool to help new students get up to speed on key math concepts, supplementing what they learn in the classroom

This summer, GPS introduced an AI-powered learning tool to help incoming students improve their math skills for the school's quantitative-focused curriculum. 💻

Learn how it works and how it's helping GPS students succeed: https://ow.ly/mpZs50XhTkF

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Home is Calling 🔱 💙

Celebrate all that makes UC San Diego bold, curious and full of Triton pride during Homecoming! From Division I athletics to dynamic campus experiences and moments of discovery, the lineup is packed with excitement: https://ow.ly/u94750XhcZK

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Interested in investigating the most important issues relating to contemporary China? Our Master of Chinese Economic and Political Affairs degree program offers four tracks to fit your career goals. Request information: https://ow.ly/LfH750XgxBq

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Congratulations to @ucigcc.bsky.social on this recognition of its podcast miniseries! 🏆

🎧 Listen to "Democracy and its Discontents," which features conversations with several GPS faculty members: ucigcc.org/collections/...

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Considering graduate school? Interested in earning an advanced degree in public policy or international affairs? Connect with us at the APSIA Online Graduate School Fair on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Register: https://ow.ly/IKbJ50XenPo

Text reads: Roundtable on Korea. Economic Statecraft in a Divided Peninsula: South Korea-U.S. Cooperation and North Korea Strategy. Oct. 30, 2025 | 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (PDT). In-Person (Great Hall, UC San Diego). Headshots of each of the following individuals appear above their names: Youngwan Kim, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles. Jung H. Pak, Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Andrew Yeo, Brookings Institution; Catholic University of America. Michael Beeman, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. Stephan Haggard, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. Munseob Lee, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (Moderator)

Economic Statecraft in a Divided Peninsula: South Korea-U.S. Cooperation and North Korea Strategy

Join our roundtable, which brings together experts in diplomacy, economics and policy.

🗓️ Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
📍 Great Hall, UC San Diego
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/VrjK50XfjcZ

China’s Science and Technology Ecosystem in Focus: Introducing the China Policy Document Navigator - IGCC IGCC’s China Science, Technology, Innovation, and Industrial Policy (STIIP) project has spent the last three years shining a light on developments in China’s scientific enterprise as the country posit...

Following the launch of the China Policy Document Navigator, Barry Naughton, So Kwan Lok Chair of Chinese International Affairs at GPS, joined research data analyst Young Yang to speak with @ucigcc.bsky.social about why the portal is needed and what they've learned from it so far.