Exploring critical global challenges and the related policies of individuals, countries and international organizations
The Global Policy Institute is a multidisciplinary research, teaching 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
Fellows are students passionate about international relations. Our 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 through 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.
Olaf Scholaz and the future of U.S.-Germany relations
Meet Germany’s new chancellor — and the challenges he faces.
AUKUS: A Western response to Chinese aggression
A new submarine deal signals a strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific region.
Latin America’s resurgent leftism
A “pink tide” of left-wing parties are ascending across the region. Who’s next?
Who’s calling for Polexit?
Will the rise of nationalism and religious conservatism, lead to a Poland’s exit from the European Union?
How China surpassed the U.S. in the race for AI supremacy
A former Pentagon official claims the U.S. has ” no competing fighting chance” against China in AI. How did it get this way?
Living in Bondage: The fight for LGBT rights in Ghana
Ghana’s new anti-LGBT bill is sparking fear and outrage among human rights supporters.
Nature is healing — or is it?
COVID-19 is impacting climate change, and vice versa. In both scenarios, wildlife is feeling the impacts.
COP26 or FLOP26: What happened at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference?
Was Glasgow a success? GPI fellows analyze the wins and losses of COP26.
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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