The Global Policy Institute (GPI) advances research, teaching and public engagement in international and foreign policy at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.
International and foreign policy have long been part of the School's mission, and in recent years, that work has expanded in scope and visibility, with more faculty engaged in global research, stronger partnerships abroad, increased student demand and the launch of a new undergraduate major in Global and Foreign Policy. GPI builds on that momentum by supporting a distinct group of international policy programs and developing new initiatives that connect scholarship, students and real-world policy engagement.
The Institute encompasses a range of international policy initiatives — from diplomatic history and archival research to U.S.–China relations and foreign policy strategy. Its flagship programs include the Program on China and the United States, the History and Public Policy Program and the Foreign Policy, Strategy and Statecraft Program.
GPI connects research, student education and public engagement. It supports applied scholarship, convenes scholars and practitioners in the national capital region and beyond and creates opportunities for students to participate in international travel, internships, fieldwork and policy dialogue. Through this work, the Institute strengthens the School’s presence in global policy conversations and prepares students for careers in international affairs.