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Are you a seasoned professional interested in specialized graduate education in international affairs? On Feb. 4, join our virtual Q&A session, where we'll get into the nuts and bolts of the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) degree.

Register: https://ow.ly/sTKV50Y3Wr9
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Mateus Zanini Fernandes Pires, a first-year Master of International Affairs student, shares how the program is preparing him for a future career.

Request information on the MIA degree: https://ow.ly/KRXI50Y1TkE
Graphic featuring a photo of Mateus in front of Geisel Library with the text, "Why GPS? Featuring Mateus Zanini Fernandes Pires, Master of International Affairs ‘27." Graphic with text stating, "How does the MIA degree training give you a competitive edge? 'The MIA program’s advantage is how it integrates quantitative training with applied policy analysis. Courses in economics, statistics and data analysis are not abstract—they are designed to be used in real policy and international development settings.'" Text stating, "'This combination allows students to evaluate programs, understand global markets and translate data into actionable policy recommendations. The emphasis on analytical writing, teamwork and research also mirrors how international organizations, governments, and consulting firms operate, which gives graduates a clear professional advantage.'” Text on graphic stating, "What industry will you lead? Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open. Request information on the MIA degree today!"
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Why does science matter? 🧪 On Thursday, Jan. 29, dean emeritus Peter Cowhey will moderate a discussion on the topic at the San Diego Natural History Museum.

🔗 Event information: https://ow.ly/AaOY50Y229h
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January 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Dean Caroline Freund and Professors Tai Ming Cheung and Lauren Prather are featured on this latest episode from @ucigcc.bsky.social's Talking Policy podcast. ⬇️
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New on IGCC's Talking Policy podcast, host Lindsay Shingler sits down with five UC experts to make sense of America’s evolving approach under the second Trump administration to the global economy, China, security, the environment, and the rule of law. Listen now: ucigcc.org/podcast/the-...
The Trump Revolution—One Year Later - IGCC
In January 2025, Talking Policy convened a group of five experts to consider what Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States might mean for America and for the world. In this episode, Talking...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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How can GPS help you advance your career and expand your impact? Join an Admissions Information Session to learn more about our degrees and ask admissions staff questions.

Register: ow.ly/9ZNS50Y0WEJ
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January 21, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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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! ow.ly/1Tlo50Y0muT
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January 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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This week, China reported a record $1.2 trillion annual trade surplus. Professor Victor Shih predicts how the U.S. may need to respond if China continues to dominate various supply chains: https://ow.ly/4EH550XYi0c
Analysis: China’s record trade surplus shows it can thrive without the US, but can it keep its winning streak going? | CNN
For China, the record $1.2 trillion annual trade surplus its authorities reported Wednesday is resounding proof of the resilience of its economy in the face of US trade friction.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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🔵 ICYMI: A new study led by Scripps Oceanography and @gpsucsd.bsky.social scientists provides a more complete measure of the monetary harm caused by global climate damages. @insideclimatenews.org shares more. ⬇️
Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change - Inside Climate News
The global cost of greenhouse gas emissions are nearly double what scientists previously thought, according to a study published Thursday by researchers at the University of California San Diego’s Scr...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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For the first time, a study from researchers at Scripps Oceanography and @gpsucsd.bsky.social integrates climate-related damages to the ocean into the social cost of carbon— a measure of economic harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions. ⬇️
Study Finds Ocean Impacts Nearly Double Economic Cost of Climate Change
For the first time, a study from researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego integrates climate-related damages to the ocean into the social cost of ca...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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UC San Diego will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Join students, staff, faculty, and alumni as they march in San Diego's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Sunday, Jan. 18 and honor Dr. King by coming together for a Day of Service on Friday, Jan. 16: mlkday.ucsd.edu
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January 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Following the Trump administration’s announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Professor David Victor explains what the process by which the U.S. joined the treaty could mean for withdrawing from it: https://ow.ly/RwXF50XX1kg
As the Trump Administration Withdraws From Climate Treaties, Legal Scholars Debate Whether—and How—It Can Do So - Inside Climate News
After the Trump administration announced late Wednesday that it would withdraw from the foundational agreement underpinning the international effort to slow the climate crisis, global leaders and climate advocates expressed extreme frustration and anger. Few were shocked. “We’re appalled,” said Michael Gerrard, an environmental lawyer who founded the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at […]
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January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Have questions about GPS or the application process? Schedule a time to meet one-on-one with an admissions team member: ow.ly/MgVc50XWsML
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January 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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🗳️📊 Does political competition drive economic growth in multi-party democracies? Join us on campus for a talk by visiting scholar Pushkar Maitra as he presents new research using Indian election data to explore this question.
January 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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The next deadline for the MPP, MIA, MCEPA and MAS-IA degree programs is quickly approaching! Apply by Jan. 15: https://ow.ly/TXuu50XVTk8
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January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Skilled migration from Asia has reshaped the US workforce. Workers from India, China, S. Korea, Japan & the Philippines now represent 7.3% of college-educated workers—double the 1990 rate. Research from @econgaurav.bsky.social explores the drivers and economic impact: www.nber.org/digest/20260...
The Rise of High-Skilled Migration from Asia to the US
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January 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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While Chinese automakers are moving quickly in the electric vehicle race, Professor Ulrike Schaede tells The Telegraph why Japanese companies should not be written off: https://ow.ly/VWQY50XUfXt

Toyota risks electric shock from Chinese carmakers
As the nation’s once-mighty auto giants cling to hybrids, China is stealing a march on EVs
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Are you a seasoned professional looking to accelerate your career? Learn more about the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) degree from our assistant director of executive programs.

Apply by Jan. 15: ow.ly/vSGS50XUbeH
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Trinity Dubrow, a second-year Master of Public Policy student, shares what they have gained from their time at GPS.

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Shows Trinity Dubrow with the text:"Why GPS, featuring Trinity Dubrow Master of Public Policy ‘26" Text above picture of Trinity in front of the UC San Diego school of Global Policy and Strategy saying, "What would you tell someone wondering if going back to graduate school is 'worth it'? 'Graduate school pushed me to grow, build real-world skills and see how my expertise can change the world. Along the way, I gained valuable career skills, strong friendships and learned more than I imagined.'" Picture of Trinity with text above stating, "Why should a prospective student submit their application? 'Being at GPS has changed me for the better. I’ve gained confidence in what I can accomplish. Submitting my application was one of the best decisions I’ve made.'" Text saying "WHERE WILL YOUR CAREER TAKE YOU? Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open. Request information on the STEM-designated MPP degree today!"
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Professor Michael Davidson is part of an interdisciplinary research team that was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to study the drivers and impacts of domestic clean manufacturing interventions: https://ow.ly/UJOH50XTBLc
Announcing the 2025 Grantees from the Energy System Interactions RFP | Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Our mission is to make the world a better place through the advancement of scientific knowledge.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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In The Washington Post, Professor Victor Shih explains how the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela could impact Chinese influence in Latin America: https://ow.ly/2JKf50XTe7m
China studying U.S. strike for lessons and opportunities, analysts say
The attack on Venezuela could encourage China to forcefully intervene in its own neighborhood, with risks especially high for Taiwan and in the South China Sea.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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The next deadline for the MPP, MIA, MCEPA and MAS-IA degree programs is quickly approaching!

Apply by Jan. 15: ow.ly/9S2Y50XT8sq
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January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Pursuing a Master of International Affairs degree at GPS is an investment that will pay dividends in your career. On GPS News, learn how an MIA degree can make you an invaluable employee and increase your earnings: ow.ly/HX5V50XSKbL

Request information on the MIA program: ow.ly/MwkS50XSKbN
A degree that pays dividends
Learn how pursuing a Master of International Affairs degree at GPS can make you an invaluable employee and increase your earnings
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January 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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A new study coauthored by Professor David Victor shows how a mix of subsidies for #CleanEnergy and taxes on pollution can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause #ClimateChange: https://ow.ly/gkiw50XSAjR
How Climate Policies that Incentivize and Penalize Can Drive the Clean Energy Transition
Study finds that when clean energy incentives are applied consistently, the economy can reach an 80% reduction in energy-related carbon emissions by mid-century…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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With a curriculum rooted in data analysis, GPS equips international affairs and public policy students with the skills that top employers are looking for. More on GPS News: https://ow.ly/jYTK50XS9CW

Discover which degree is right for you today: https://ow.ly/iV3Q50XS9CV
January 5, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Wishing GPS students, faculty and staff a wonderful winter break!

Please note that UC San Diego will officially close between between Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 1.

We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
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December 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM