Exploring critical global challenges and the related policies of individuals, countries and international organizations
The Global Policy Institute is a multidisciplinary research and community education institute at the University of Southern California. We focus on university programs that involve faculty, students, policymakers and members of the public.
About Us
Our institute focuses on global issues and hosts programs that involve faculty, graduate and undergrad students, policy-makers and members of the public.
Meet the Fellows
Our fellows are students passionate about international relations. Fellows have studied and worked all over the world and come from diverse backgrounds.
Student Resources
GPI has compiled resources that can aid students interested in international relations and foreign affairs in their professional and academic development.
Browse active internship, fellowship and professional opportunities through our resource page
GPI fellows have compiled a list of live opportunities for students interested in pursuing career paths or professional opportunities in the field of foreign affairs and international relations.
Learn about how to submit your work to GPI or other undergraduate research journals and outlets
Interested in writing about foreign affairs or publishing your research? We’ve compiled a list of publishing opportunities at USC and other universities across the U.S. You can also review GPI’s submission instructions.
Event Calendar
Our fellows work to develop programming that brings together faculty, students and policymakers to discuss key global challenges. From crisis briefings to panels, from professional development events to our monthly book club, the Global Policy Institute aims to create an environment that promotes community education and informed understanding.
Recent Editorial Work
Global Policy Institute fellows draft articles each week on global issues and challenges. Fellows choose topics of interest to them related to traditional and human security, economics, the environment, technology, international organizations and global institutions.
Read more of our work here.
Speakers discuss border disputes and displacement in panel event
A recent GPI event sheds light on border disputes in Palestine, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
Lebanon’s gas deal: insufficient palliative or beacon of hope?
An economic crisis in Lebanon exposes the need for urgent energy reform.
A simmering conflict: The possibility of war in the South China Sea
The South China Sea dispute can be apprehended as a convergence of power politics and political economy with overlapping sovereignty claims.
The Rainbow Railroad: Forced Migration and Asylum of LGBT Individuals from The Northern Triangle
The majority of LGBT asylum seekers migrating to the U.S. come from the Northern Triangle, but can they escape violence and discrimnation at the border?
Was Kazakhstan’s “Bloody January” a Symptom of Putin-Gone-Rogue?
Putin’s war on democracy played a role in the CSTO’s decision to deploy troops in Kazakhstan. With the invasion of Ukraine, did experts miss early signs of Putin’s resolve to act on threats?
The “Freedom Convoy:” How an anti-vax trucker movement devolved into white supremacy
Tensions are rising as trucker protests radicalize.
For Kim Jong-Un, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an ideal distraction
While the world is preoccupied with Russia, another unpredictable adversary is acting up under the radar.
A war in Ukraine means an energy crisis in Europe
The EU is being asked to confront its dependency on Russian gas and oil.
Katie Abrams
Alumnae
“At USC, we help shine a light on global problems and bring those conversations to campus.”
Lizzie Shepherd
Fellow
“GPI gives me the opportunity to apply my studies and deepen my understanding of global affairs.
Mia Speier
Co-Director
“GPI bridges the gap between complex global policy problems and student-led discussions.”
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We recruit a new class of fellows at the start of each semester. Our spring semester application is not yet live. However, you can find more information about our application process.
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