In Trump’s first 10 months in office, the U.S. trade deficit in goods and services was down 3.9% compared to the same period in 2024. However, Professor Kyle Handley explains how Trump’s method of measuring this number is not the preferred approach. 🔢 Read here: https://ow.ly/MwRG50YcxUr

Juan Leal Mendoza, a Master of International Affairs student, shares why he chose UC San Diego, how his GPS training gives him a competitive edge in his field, and the value he gained from his degree. Request information on the MIA program: https://ow.ly/zRtK50YbVH3

China Focus is pleased to announce its 2026 China Focus Essay Contest 🎉. The contest will award winners for writing an evidence-based essay on one of the given topics. 🕰️ Submissions are due April 10, 2026, @11:59 p.m. ✒️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/T7iz50YbSH6

What kind of marketing messages are effective? Professor Uma Karmakar and others examine how people constantly assess whether messages are true or false. ✏️Read more: https://ow.ly/cP5Q50Yaqfa

How is the clean energy industry moving in an era of policy chaos? Professor David Victor examines how the clean energy industry is progressing amid uncertain policies and chaos by analyzing three major industrial models. 🌏 Read here: https://ow.ly/jCvV50Yaoyl

Join in our celebration of Black History Month this February—featuring unique lectures, interactive workshops, music performances and more! View the full series of events at https://ow.ly/XEy550Y6ESc. #BlackHistoryMonth #UCSD #CelebrateBlackHistory #100Years

Tiffany Liu, a second-year Master of International Affairs student and GO GPS president, discusses her advice for prospective students. Watch here: ow.ly/W8fL50Y9EZW Music: bensound.com/royalty-free... License code: IX8R19NFG83NIBJH Artist: Benjamin Tissot

China’s massive energy buildout could give it an edge in the AI race. In Bloomberg, GPS Prof. Michael Davidson warns the U.S. is shooting ourselves in the foot by slowing renewables as data center demand surges. Read https://ow.ly/hHNB50Y9sCL

February is San Diego Museum Month 🎨 Support the arts in San Diego by visiting the Geisel Library or the Sally T. Wong Avery Library for free Museum Month passes, which offer half off admission for up to four people per pass. 🖌️ Learn more here: https://ow.ly/EXyx50Y7RHc

Is gig work really good for workers? Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu partnered with one of India’s largest delivery platforms to examine gig workers’ actual earnings, costs, and trajectories. 🇮🇳 Read more: https://ow.ly/HALa50Y7R86

Turning research into real-world impact: a new disease forecasting dashboard led by GPS Prof. Gordon McCord helps officials predict dengue & malaria outbreaks before cases spike, putting ML tools directly into policymakers’ hands. Read https://ow.ly/xBwV50Y8lzr

What does the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy mean for U.S. alliances in Asia? UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and GPS Prof. Tai Ming Cheung, Barry Naughton & Stephan Haggard break it down. Read more: https://ow.ly/pBNg50Y6EIa

📣 Meet new GPS faculty member Emily Aiken — using mobile phone data + AI to improve how poverty is measured and how aid is delivered worldwide. 🌍📱 Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/E6rO50Y6Eml #PublicPolicy #DataScience #FacultyNews #UCSD

Have questions about GPS or the application process? Schedule a time to meet one-on-one with an admissions team member: https://ow.ly/1VU250Y6CtO

Why does a new necklace make your whole outfit feel new? Professor Uma Karmarkar explains the psychology behind small luxuries in uncertain times. They aren’t about style, but are about treating ourselves when bigger purchases feel unattainable. 📰 Read here: https://ow.ly/xKhW50Y6tWA

Michael Khan, a second-year MIA student, shares why he chose UC San Diego and how his GPS training gives him a competitive edge in his field. Request information on the program: ow.ly/ayLf50Y6szW Music by Bensound Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: BPZT5S91XPMZ2IGG

Check out a new Scripps Institution of Oceanography report coauthored by GPS Prof. Kate Ricke. For the first time, research integrates climate-related damages to the ocean into the social cost of #carbon, a measure of economic harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions. ⬇️ https://ow.ly/mr2X50Y54ob

Applications for five-year concurrent degree programs are now open for current UC San Diego undergraduate students. Apply by April 10: https://ow.ly/2CNp50Y4y4O

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

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

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

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. ⬇️

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

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

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

🔵 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. ⬇️

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. ⬇️

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

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

Have questions about GPS or the application process? Schedule a time to meet one-on-one with an admissions team member: ow.ly/MgVc50XWsML

🗳️📊 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.

The next deadline for the MPP, MIA, MCEPA and MAS-IA degree programs is quickly approaching! Apply by Jan. 15: https://ow.ly/TXuu50XVTk8

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...

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

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

Trinity Dubrow, a second-year Master of Public Policy student, shares what they have gained from their time at GPS. Request information on the MPP degree: ow.ly/Zkgf50XTLUb

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

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

The next deadline for the MPP, MIA, MCEPA and MAS-IA degree programs is quickly approaching! Apply by Jan. 15: ow.ly/9S2Y50XT8sq

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 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

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

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!

New on our blog, IGCC research director and @gpsucsd.bsky.social professor Stephan Haggard offers thoughts on the failed martial law declaration in South Korea about one year ago, and what it can tell us about threats to democratic governance around the world: ucigcc.org/blog/rethink...

Are you seeking specialized graduate education in international affairs? On Jan. 7, our virtual Q&A session will get into the nuts and bolts of the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA) degree at GPS. Register to join: ow.ly/GAa650XLyGl

In the latest analysis on our blog, Dotan Haim, Matthew Nanes, and Nico Ravanilla examine an often overlooked aspect of community policing: how these initiatives affect police opinions of the public, rather than vice versa: ucigcc.org/blog/changin...

UC San Diego is joining a new alliance uniting higher education institutions from California and Baja California. Read more about the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium, in which the university is represented through the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies: https://ow.ly/VwJM50XKGon

Sophie Silvestri, MAS-IA '16 and Director of Commercial and External Affairs at The Pasha Group, shares the impact a GPS degree has had on her career. Request information on the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs program: ow.ly/7TMn50XKu0J

As global economic relationships evolve, the connection between India and the U.S. has the potential to drive shared prosperity, says Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu (21st Century India Center). How flows of talent, technology and innovation intertwines the countries' economies: https://ow.ly/XKXA50XK4WC

🚀 We are excited to announce the launch of our Advisory Board! Leaders from across sectors and disciplines will help us advance our mission: fostering deeper understanding of India's economy, policies and people, and catalyzing U.S.-India partnership. 🇮🇳🇺🇸