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Deadline alert: The Oct. 30 early notification deadline for GPS graduate programs is almost here! Apply early for priority review, scholarship consideration and faster admission decision. Start or finish your application: ow.ly/BBCy5100elS #UCSanDiego #GPSAdmissions
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Why do credit markets favor states with part-time legislatures? 🗳️💳 Research by GPS Prof. David Fortunato reveals part-time legislatures offer predictability lenders prefer. Read more: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/… #UCSanDiego #GPSFaculty #PublicPolicy

Commentary: Bonds. More bonds. • Rhode Island Current

Rhode Islander voters will be asked to approve $600 million in general obligation bonds in the Nov. 3 general election. History suggests all five bond questions will pass.

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What is climate change costing California? GPS Professors Gordon McCord (@gcmccord) and Teevrat Garg analyzes the economic impact of extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and drought. Read the full analysis: today.ucsd.edu/story/what-cl… #UCSanDiego #GPSFaculty #PublicPolicy #ClimateEconomics
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Live at the U.S.–Mexico AI Summit! 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Were you on the waitlist or didn’t register for the AI summit? There are plenty of seats, so join us at the Sanford Consortium now for the afternoon sessions! Agenda: ow.ly/ZLrJ5100bn4 #USMexicoAISummit #PublicPolicy

U.S.-Mexico AI Summit 2026 | UC San Diego

The U.S.-Mexico AI Summit brings together leaders from academia, government, and industry to advance AI governance, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

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Live at the U.S.–Mexico AI Summit! 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Morning highlights covered smart border infrastructure and USMCA trade. Heading to lunch? Stay for afternoon panels on AI governance and more starting at 2:30 p.m. Agenda: ow.ly/ZLrJ5100bn4 #USMexicoAISummit #PublicPolicy
Audience attentively listening to panelists during the U.S.-Mexico AI Summit in a modern conference hall.

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Ready to advance your career in international affairs? The MAS-IA is built for mid-career professionals: • 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time • Designed for 5+ years of experience • No GRE required Request info: ow.ly/7FO750ZYg2b #InternationalAffairs
UC San Diego's School of Global Policy promotes its Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs for mid-career professionals seeking global career growth.

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Don’t miss the Cowhey Center at GPS on Oct. 28, 5 PM! Retired Lt. General Stephen Sklenka shares insights on tough choices in U.S. foreign policy. Register: ow.ly/Ly8L50ZZ4qA #ForeignPolicy #GlobalStrategy #PublicTalk #GPSatUCSD
Portrait of Stephen D. Sklenka in military uniform for UC San Diego's public talk on strategic priorities in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on Oct 28, 2026.

ALT Portrait of Stephen D. Sklenka in military uniform for UC San Diego's public talk on strategic priorities in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on Oct 28, 2026.

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Considering graduate school in international affairs or public policy? Join our GPS Admissions Information Session on Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. PT. Learn about curricula and career pathways. We’ll also walk you through the entire application process! Register: connect.grad.ucsd.edu/portal…
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📢Inside North Korea: Delivering Aid in the World's Most Isolated Country 📚How is aid delivered in N. Korea? Hear from veteran aid worker Kathi Zellweger (75 visits to DPRK) & @mikechinoy on saving lives! 📆 Mon. Oct 19, 2026, 5 PM PT (In-person) 👉RSVP: ow.ly/BpSS50ZVvXk
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How do you turn policy passion into a career before graduation? Lauren Silver (MPP '26) used GPS mentorship and quantitative training to land an analyst role at San Diego Community Power. RFI: ow.ly/xJFX50ZYesq Story: ow.ly/u1rU50ZYeqj #PublicPolicy #UCSanDiego
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At Climate Week NYC, GPS Professor David Victor highlighted how targeted policy and energy grid fixes are slowing global emissions growth. Read how @UCSanDiego scholars are advancing practical climate solutions: ow.ly/ZqeU50ZYcRu #ClimateWeekNYC #PublicPolicy #UCSanDiego

From Solutions to the Super El Niño: UC San Diego at Climate Week New York

UC San Diego brings interdisciplinary expertise to Climate Week New York, which coincides with the United Nations General Assembly meeting, and has grown into one of the leading global events on...

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How will AI and shifting trade policies decide the top exporters of 2040? GPS Dean @CarolineFreund breaks down the future of global value chains in @ChandlerGov Matters Magazine: ow.ly/YxhT50ZXR2T #GlobalTrade #PublicPolicy #UCSanDiego

Governance Matters – Export Competitiveness in the 21st Century

Economist Caroline Freund examines how tariffs, friend-shoring, and artificial intelligence are reshaping global production and determining which countries will dominate export growth.

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Is Beijing’s piecemeal economic stimulus enough to reverse its growth slowdown? GPS Professor Victor Shih (@vshih2) breaks down China's cautious fiscal response and tech-focused strategy for WSJ. Article: wsj.com/world/china/china-is… #GPSFaculty #ChinaEconomy #PublicPolicy

China Is Offering Half Measures to Its Mounting Economic Problems

Beijing is pursuing big technological advances while shunning painful policy measures needed to fix the broader economy.

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How is aid delivered inside the world's most isolated nation? Join us virtually on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. PT for "Inside North Korea," featuring Kathi Zellweger and Mike Chinoy. Register here: gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/I… #UCSanDiegoGPS #NorthKorea #GlobalPolicy

Inside North Korea: Delivering Aid in the World's Most Isolated Country

How is aid delivered in the world's most isolated nation? Hear from Kathi Zellweger (75 visits to the DPRK) and Mike Chinoy on saving lives!

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GPS Alumni! Register for the UC San Diego Illustrious Alumni Awards on Nov. 5 and celebrate our honorees—including GPS alumnus & PriceSmart CEO David P. Price '17. Don’t miss it! Register: alumni.ucsd.edu/events/alumn… #UCSD #GPSAlumni #TritonPride
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How should South Korea spend its $119.9B AI tax windfall? GPS Prof. @MunseobLee says public funds should target smaller firms, not semiconductor giants. Read more: eastasiaforum.org/2026/10/05… #UCSanDeigo #GPSFaculty #PublicPolicy #EconomicPolicy

South Korea’s future fund needs a finish line

On the back of its semiconductor boom tax windfall, Seoul could lay the groundwork for productive investment across the economy, but only if its new fund backs smaller firms and comes with measurable...

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🎉 The Dean's Welcome Reception was a hit! This past Friday the GPS community kicked off the year with inspiring remarks and vision for the upcoming academic year. 🚀 #UCSanDiego #UCSanDiegoGPS#BackToSchool #GraduateStudent #GPSFaculty
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ALT GPS Dean Caroline Freund giving her remarks.

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Your future in global policy and international affairs starts at GPS. Get early priority consideration for our MIA, MAS-IA, MPP and MCEPA graduate programs by submitting your application before Oct. 30! 🔗 Apply today: gps.ucsd.edu/admissions/appl… #UCSanDiego #GPSAdmissions
UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy invites applications for graduate degrees in international affairs and public policy by October 30.

ALT UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy invites applications for graduate degrees in international affairs and public policy by October 30.

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Could a proposed annual EV tax push the U.S. electric vehicle transition backward? GPS Dean @CarolineFreund notes that EVs make up just 7% of U.S. car sales, arguing policy should focus on tax cuts and rebates—not new fees. Read: ow.ly/zE1S50ZV92Y #ElectricVehicles

Is Congress on the right track with its proposed EV tax?

“We should encourage, not penalize, the transition to cleaner vehicles,” said one business leader.

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How can physical AI and innovation solve critical material supply chain vulnerabilities? Join scholars and policy experts on Oct. 15 for "Physical AI and Critical Materials: Using Innovation to Solve a China Crisis" webinar. Register today: gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/P…

Physical AI and Critical Materials: Using Innovation to Solve a China Crisis

Can Physical AI secure critical mineral supply chains? David Michael of Anzu Partners explores how innovation can build resilience.

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