Global Policy

Teaching, research, and public participation in the global policy area focuses on those aspects of policy that are most global, such as national security, human rights, economic development, and many aspects of international policy cooperation.

News from the Humphrey School: Global Policy

The latest email newsletter featured the activities of the global policy area, including Professor Ragui Assaad’s work on the Arab Spring, student international research, new global teaching opportunities... (more)

Students stage mock Senate hearing

Students in Professor Brian Atwood's class on diplomacy recently staged a mock hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.The committee members explored the U.S. position on Iran's nuclear program with the Secretaries of State and Defense. The class was examining external influences on the policy process. Watch the video showing students relishing their roles as senators, witnesses, staff members, and journalists...(more)

Research Centers

The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy identifies the major challenges of an increasingly interdependent global economy, mobilizes resources and talents to analyze the nature of these challenges, and designs effective policy responses to address them.

The International Fellowship Programs bring accomplished mid-career professionals from designated developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for a year of professional development and related academic study and cultural exchange.

Recent Headlines

Governor Dayton to speak on Minnesota political future
Posted 09/11/2012

Lankan Minister commends the appointment of Professor Patrick Mendis to the UNESCO Commission
Posted 09/07/2012

Thinking about readability after Michelle Obama, Ann Romney speeches
Posted 09/07/2012

Global Notes

6 MDP students awarded Judd Fellowship: Dorbor, Guachichulca, Herr-Hoyman, Hylton, Karki, & Venegas Swanson
Posted 05/17/2013

Lloyd Axworthy speaking Tuesday, May 21
Posted 05/17/2013

Dave Wilsey new MDP Coordinator
Posted 05/17/2013

Upcoming Global Policy Events

Wednesday

Our Shared Opportunity: A Vision for Global Prosperity
May 22, 3 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Faculty Experts
Professor Ragui Assaad
Professor Brian Atwood
Assistant Professor Greta Friedemann-Sánchez
Lecturer/Coordinator Sherry Gray
Professor Robert Kudrle
Professor Deborah Levison
Lecturer Chavanne Peercy
Professor James Ron
Professor Eric Schwartz

"The greatness of a nation is not detemined by its ultimate accomplishments, but more importantly by its significant beginnings."

- Hubert Humphrey, December 8, 1967