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)

2012-2013 International Fellows

The Humphrey School welcomed 22 new international fellows this year, representing some 16 countries around the world. Over more than three decades, the Humphrey School has hosted well over 400 fellows from more than 100 countries, reflecting Hubert Humphrey’s life-long commitment to international cooperation and understanding...(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

Conflict Week's Social Evening moved to Republic
Posted 04/10/2013

April 27 lecture & discussion: "Dynamics and complexities of transition from communism to democracy"
Posted 04/10/2013

Kiva Fellows Program now accepting applications
Posted 04/10/2013

Upcoming Global Policy Events

Friday 19	Burning the Sea: Clandestine Migration in the Age of Globalization Symposium April 19, 9 a.m. \| Nolte Center for Continuing Education 140 & 125
Monday 22	"Voices from Laos: Clearing Bombs, Protecting Lives" April 22, 6 p.m. \| Cowles Auditorium
Monday 29	"Building Sustainable, Health and Resilient Cities Globally: Translating Research to Action:" A Talk by Anu Ramaswami April 29, 2:45 p.m. \| Johnson Great Rm Memorial Hall McNamara Alumni Center

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