Section 122 Is an Anachronism, Not a License for New Tariffs Why I signed the economists’ amicus brief against Trump’s Section 122 tariffs.

After the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of tariffs, it came with a new legal hook: Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Professor Kyle Handley examines why this policy doesn't fit our existing economy.

💵 Read here: https://ow.ly/zzgt50YMUYe

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Join UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation on May 14 at 5:30 p.m. for the Herb York Memorial Lecture. Dr. Thom Mason discusses the evolving challenges of nuclear deterrence and U.S. security.

Register: https://ow.ly/K9rl50YK5v5

#NationalSecurity #PublicPolicy #IGCC

Supply Disruptions and Energy Security | Econofact As the war in Iran continues, the costs and risks to the global economy are mounting. A new wave of efforts to boost energy security will likely follow.

The war in Iran has led to a large disruption of oil, which is a wake-up call the world can’t ignore. Professor David Victor examines the facts and what this means for the global economy.

🌍 Read more here: econofact.org/supply-disruptions-and-e...

Our Power, Our Planet! From April 20 to 26, join UC San Diego for Earth Week as we host a series of events focused on climate action and collective responsibility. Highlights include: The Burke Lectureship, Climate Dance Party and more. View the full calendar and register: https://ow.ly/au9k50YKFx3

Blog post banner titled 'Novels on Authoritarian Rule III' by Matthew Draper and Stephan Haggard with a background collage of book covers.

Still rounding out your 2026 reading list? 📚 GPS Professor Emeritus Stephan Haggard and Matthew Draper share 5 novels that illuminate the realities of autocratic rule in this IGCC blog post. Read: https://ow.ly/W9uw50YGL6r

#UCSanDiego #GlobalConflict #GPSFaculty #UCIGCC

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#TritonGivingDay is almost here! 🔱 Support GPS in two ways:

1️⃣ Fellowship Fund: Break financial barriers for students.
2️⃣ Summer Fund: Power research & internships.

No gift is too small to help. Give early, give now: https://ow.ly/IzGk50YGIwS

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Nick Beaudoin '15, Director of AI Programs at Caltech, shares the measurable growth he gained from his MIA degree.

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Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

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Violence is at epidemic proportions in the U.S. On April 30, CalVEX will discuss the latest report to help inform prevention efforts across California. Data is the first step toward safety. Register: https://ow.ly/8bvc50YGyhT

#UCSanDiego #GPSResearch #CalVEX #PublicHealth

Have questions about GPS or the application process? Schedule a time to meet one-on-one with an admissions team member: https://ow.ly/H4SZ50YGOyE

U.S. News & World Report Ranks UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among the Nation’s Best Graduate programs at UC San Diego continue to stand out among the nation’s best in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 ranking of Best Graduate Schools.

Proud to share we are ranked No. 14 in the nation for International Global Policy and Administration by U.S. News & World Report. This underscores our position as a global leader in public policy and international affairs 🔱. Read: https://ow.ly/a4uj50YGhKq

#UCSanDiego #GPSProud

"Without this fellowship, I wouldn’t have pursued my degree." — Jack Berger, MIA candidate.

Alumni support gave Jack the tools to shape federal policy. Now, you can triple your impact! All gifts are double-matched for #TritonGivingDay. 🔱 Give early: https://ow.ly/6jAq50YECaZ

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Join us this spring for Triton Wave Makes – an inspirational speaker series featuring alumni. And be sure to join us in Washington, D.C., on March 5 for an energizing conversation moderated by our own GPS Dean Caroline Freud.

🔱 Register and learn more: https://ow.ly/e7nq50YyqQL

Trump’s war may hasten the end of oil and gas dependence - Salon.com The conflict is already disrupting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, driving price spikes and volatility

The U.S.-Iran war is reshaping geopolitics and accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels. Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz has increased gas prices and Professor David Victor says the crisis triggers three waves of change.

Read here: https://ow.ly/Xwl350YFi3O

Happy Arab American Heritage Month!

Throughout April, UC San Diego highlights the diverse identities, cultures, and experiences of Arab Americans from 22 nations while celebrating their shared values, unity, and resilience.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/vCWj50YEyhY

This month, UC San Diego will be honoring eight admirable alumni in the Bay Area (April 16) and New York City (April 29). Join us to honor these Triton alumni for what they’ve done for the community.

🔱 Learn more about the nominees here: https://ow.ly/ApvN50YyqSN

Triple your impact 🔱 The alumni board matches all gifts to the fellowship fund dollar-for-dollar, plus a $1M challenge grant matches it AGAIN. Help us reach 100 alumni gifts to #TritonGivingDay by April 29. Video: https://ow.ly/A3p650YBXSz

Give now: https://ow.ly/1Qym50YBXSA

Reflections on Leadership: Former Board Chair Dr. Peter Cowhey on Two Decades with CCST - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) After nearly 20 years of service with CCST, Dr. Peter Cowhey leaves behind an organization that has grown in reach, credibility, and impact.

For nearly 20 years, Dean Emeritus Peter Cowhey showed what it looks like to lead where science meets policy. Proud that GPS has been part of that story. Read his reflections on two decades with the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST): https://ow.ly/qrw650YBSNz
#SciencePolicy #GPS

Understanding the gig economy: Lessons from drivers in India, Indonesia, and Kenya While gig drivers' demographic profiles, earnings, and work experiences differ markedly across India, Indonesia, and Kenya, a common thread emerges: the flexibility to work more hours allows drivers to increase their monthly earnings, and, in some contexts, earn more than other in low-skill full-time employment.

The gig economy debate is loud 🛵

New research in VoxDev by Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu, director of the 21st Century India Center and a coauthor, surveyed thousands of ride-hailing and delivery drivers across India, Indonesia, and Kenya. A common thread emerges.

Read here: https://ow.ly/gtcw50YzpYc

Japan’s next moonshot is about qubits, supercomputers, and a bold bet on collaboration. Professor Ulrike Schaede breaks down how Japan is investing over $65 billion to lead the next generation of high-performance and quantum computing.

🇯🇵Read here: https://ow.ly/WH7v50YyTt1

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Congratulations to Joshua Graff Zivin   for being the inaugural holder of the
Center for Global Transformation Endowed Chair in Technology Policy! 🎉

Read more about Zivin here: https://ow.ly/eLa750YyTyi

China could be the world’s biggest public funder of science within two years Forecast by science-policy researchers raises questions about where the epicentre of global research will shift to in the coming decade.

According to a forecast from the Cowhey Center's Frontiers in Science and Innovation Policy program at the school, China’s public spending on research is likely to overtake that of the U.S. in the next 2-3 years. Read in Nature: https://ow.ly/MtuF50YxjIH
#Science #GPSResearch

The War in Iran, Oil, and the Global Economy | Econofact Chats A discussion with David Victor on what the Iran war means for energy markets, and for the global economy in the short and long run.

What do today’s oil disruptions mean for the global economy? On the EconoFact podcast, GPS Prof. David G. Victor explains how the Iran conflict is driving oil shocks, slowing growth and reshaping energy systems.

▶️ Listen: https://ow.ly/I3OL50Yx6Kn

#EnergyPolicy #GPSFaculty #UCSanDiego

Carnegie Corporation of New York Board Approves 50 Grants Totaling $44,275,000 | Carnegie Corporation of New York At its quarterly meeting held in New York City on March 5, 2026, Carnegie Corporation of New York’s board of trustees approved 50 grants totaling $44,275,000. Brief descriptions of each board-approved grant are provided below.

🎉 Congrats to our 21st Century China Center who has been awarded a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of $44M in global funding—recognizing its leadership on China and U.S.–China policy research. 👏

🔗 https://ow.ly/71zu50YwTEc

#GPSProud #ChinaStudies #UCSanDiego

New analysis from CSIS | Center for Strategic & International Studies by Michael Davidson and Sandy Qian highlights that China’s solar industry is facing a major shakeup, and the impact won’t stay local. Read🔗 https://ow.ly/Q9hZ50Yx6wB

#EnergyPolicy #Solar #China #GPSFaculty #UCSanDiego

Sunset view of a Scripps pier over the Pacific Ocean with text inviting to MAS-IA virtual info session on April 1.

We're still accepting applications for our fall 2026 cohort. Join our March 4 virtual Q&A to explore the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs (MAS-IA). This program is designed for experienced professionals looking to deepen their global expertise. Register: https://ow.ly/QzY850Yx6pw

Event graphic featuring a dialogue titled "45 Hours in India" with Professor David Victor recorded on March 9, 2026. Headshots of David Victor and Achyuta Adhvaryu.

What’s shaping the global order right now? After the Raisina Dialogue, David Victor shares insights with 21st Century India Center on India’s rising role, U.S.–India ties & the future of energy and nuclear power—featuring Achyuta Adhvaryu. Watch: https://youtu.be/30-ycTdu1qM
#India #UCSanDiego

🎉 Congrats to GPS Prof. Barbara F. Walter who has been named a 2026 resident at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center. She joins a global cohort advancing solutions to the world’s toughest challenges. #GPSProud #GlobalImpact #UCSanDiego
Read: https://ow.ly/K6LX50YwuW4

We're still accepting applications through June 30 to the Master of Advanced Studies in International Affairs program. Have questions regarding the degree or process? Schedule a time to meet: https://ow.ly/H6hL50Yv12F
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Are recession fears over war in Iran overblown? “Recession fears are valid in a global conflict,,” said one business leader, “especially with uncertainty around duration and oil supply.”

Are recession fears tied to the war in Iran overblown? Not necessarily, says GPS Dean Caroline Freund. The combination of persistent uncertainty and rising oil prices could push the U.S. into recession… When firms face uncertainty, they delay hiring and investment. Read:
https://ow.ly/7v8S50YuZMu

Promotional graphic for Business Talk episode featuring Dr. Achyuta Adhvaryu discussing platform work in India, Indonesia, and Kenya on March 4, 2026.

GPS Prof. Achyuta Adhvaryu, and director of 21st Century India Center unpacks the complex realities of gig work in the Global South by combining platform administrative data with on-the-ground worker surveys. Watch: https://ow.ly/87cW50YuXTV #GigEconomy #GPSPolicyResearch