Tabla de contenidos para Fall 2022 en Foreign Policy

Zongyuan Zoe Liu is a fellow for international political economy at the Council on Foreign Relations. She was formerly an instructional assistant professor at Texas A&M University and a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University. Alicia Kennedy is a writer based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is the author of the forthcoming book Meatless: The Radical Cultures and Innovative Cooks That Have Shaped Plant-Based Eating. Saloni Shah is a food and agriculture analyst at the Breakthrough Institute, where she focuses on agricultural innovation and productivity. Sarah Taber is a crop scientist, author, and ex-farm worker with 25 years’ experience in the food system. She runs a farm consulting business and a small farm in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Kólá Túbòsún is a Nigerian linguist and writer. He was formerly a Chevening…

I voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and was relieved when he was elected president, but I worried that Biden and his team of non-rivals wouldn’t be up to the task of designing a foreign policy and grand strategy for the 21st century. The obvious danger was that they’d fall back on the various nostrums, sound bites, and policies that may have worked well during the Cold War but have mostly failed ever since. Remember what the administration said it would do? It was going to revitalize the United States’ alliances and unite the democratic world against the rising tide of autocracy. It was going to focus laser-like on China and win that competition for primacy. Climate change was going to be a top priority. The United States would also…

At first glance, a recent item of business news seemed like a clear economic win from Africa: Ghana, which enjoys a reputation as one of the continent’s most successful nations, had signed a $3.2 billion contract with an international consortium to rehabilitate a defunct railway line between its western port city of Takoradi and its second-largest city, Kumasi, in the nation’s interior. Putting the 210-mile route back into service would allow Ghana to deliver the minerals and commodities it produces to international markets more easily. Before the line became inoperable in 2006, worn out by years of heavy use and inadequate maintenance, it had been used to transport raw manganese, bauxite, and unprocessed cocoa, earning export income in dollars intended to power the country’s development. Read quickly, the contract sounded…

"We create leaders who are intellectually nimble and have an interdisciplinary skill set that allows them to bring creative solutions to the policy issues they are most passionate about."-Jim Levinsohn, Dean, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University At Yale, a new chapter has begun in its renowned global affairs program. In July, the program became its own school, called the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs. Its mission is to train and equip a new generation of leaders to devise thoughtful, evidence-based solutions to challenging global problems. "This is a big deal with a lot of fanfare," says Asha Rangappa, assistant dean in the Office of Admissions. "It is the first independent professional school that Yale has opened since 1976, when the Yale School of Management opened." The…

"Applicants are encouraged to emphasize not only why they want to enroll in the Master of Global Affairs program and what they will bring to the program, but also how this degree relates to and enhances their career trajectory and future life plans."-Becca Mendez, Associate Director, Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame Post-graduate success is a top priority for the Keough School of Global Affairs at Notre Dame. As such, the school heavily invests in career preparation and professional development opportunities for its students, offering personal advising, hands-on field training through internships and Integration Lab projects, post-graduate fellowships, and funding opportunities for language, research, and travel. "The Master of Global Affairs prepares students to address global challenges through multidisciplinary, rigorous professional training and practical fieldwork alongside practitioners…

"We believe students know what’s best for themselves when seeking a graduate education, and we give them the space to pursue it. Our curriculum allows students to tailor their graduate experience to serve their individual needs and interests within a supportive, intellectual, and inclusive community of scholars and professionals."-Yaritza Pena, Associate Director, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, The Fletcher School at Tufts University The interdisciplinary programs at The Fletcher School at Tufts University are a major draw for applicants considering careers in global affairs. The highly customizable degrees enable students to forge their own unique paths across disciplines and sectors with an extensive selection of classes that span an array of interest areas, including business, economics and development, climate and sustainability, diplomacy, gender, cybersecurity and technology, law and governance,…

Standing tall as the U.K.’s largest regional small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) investment entity, the Development Bank of Wales is dedicated to promoting Welsh industry and commerce, meaning it plays an integral role in shaping the future of thousands of businesses. Despite being formed only five years ago, the bank has already provided valuable support to more than 3,000 businesses with an overall economic impact of £1.2 billion. The state-owned bank makes it easier for businesses to secure vital finance — through loans of up to £10 million at market interest rates — to launch, strengthen and grow. The award-winning enterprise manages more than a dozen funds worth almost £2 billion — including the £204 million showcase Wales Business fund — and a business angel network, Angels Invest Wales. In…

BACK IN JULY, I HAD A REVELATORY CONVERSATION with Ertharin Cousin, the former head of the U.N. World Food Program. Most people think about the issue of hunger in the wrong way, she said. It’s not that there are too many people on the planet, as many of us assume; nor is the problem that we can’t make enough food. “If we embrace science and innovation,” Cousin said, “we can feed every person on this planet.” Consider this issue an embrace of those principles—a collection of practical ideas for getting smarter about food production, making supply chains more efficient, and wasting less. We at FOREIGN POLICY felt a sense of urgency about exploring this topic because feeding the planet has become even more critical lately. For a long time, the proportion…

In the early hours of July 22, hundreds of Sri Lankan soldiers marched through the country’s capital. They were preparing for a brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrators who slept in tents at Galle Face Green, an oceanside park in Colombo. Without warning, soldiers attacked the camps and beat protesters, leaving at least 50 injured. Amnesty International described the crackdown as a “shameful, brutal assault.” Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was appointed acting president on July 13 (and subsequently elected) after the former president was ousted following civil unrest, has not shied away from using military force and extended a state of emergency he declared as acting president. When faced with criticism, Wickremesinghe reportedly lashed out at diplomats, telling U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to “read your country’s history starting from Abraham Lincoln.” “Would…

Despite the celebratory rhetoric in Brussels about the European Union’s surprisingly robust response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—including the awarding of membership candidacy to Ukraine in June—the war has not united the bloc in any unprecedented or transformative way. In fact, it’s having exactly the opposite effect: Beneath the soaring vista of Ukraine as a catalyst for a more muscular and geo-politically effective EU lie deep divisions, shifting allegiances, and a much more complex reality. The war—or, more precisely, key EU members’ completely divergent approaches to Russia, energy sanctions, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, and the outlines of a postwar peace—is altering the very balance of power within the bloc itself. And that’s bad news for Germany, France, and the rest of the EU’s traditional power brokers. What the ongoing war…

The global food system is reeling from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the reverberating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and devastating droughts across Africa, India, and the Middle East. Looking to the future, a warming climate threatens to reduce crop yields worldwide, while unpredictable severe weather will introduce many opportunities for localized crop failures and supply chain disruptions. One of the best ways to strengthen the globalized food system is to reduce our reliance on its most inefficient and highest-emitting sector: animal agriculture. Consider that, amid a critical shortage of grain, which threatens to destabilize entire economies in the Middle East and beyond, the global animal agriculture sector uses one-third of the world’s supply. Only a fraction of that is converted into edible protein. This contributes to global food insecurity by…

"Our faculty are very much engaged with the goals of our students. We bring in the professional and academic experience of those who are affiliated with our program in a tangible way that allows our students to address today’s most urgent challenges."-Kristina Bonfiglio, Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University The student population at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government is extraordinarily diverse across work experience, education, age, and interests. This is a result of the school’s holistic approach to reviewing potential students, which includes prioritizing individuality in a well-articulated goals statement and through strong recommendation letters. "It’s okay to come into our international affairs and public policy programs without prior relevant work or educational experience," explains Kristina Bonfiglio,…

"We suggest applicants take their time in writing an application essay that allows Thunderbird’s admissions committee to understand what they can bring to their cohort. Our students come to Thunderbird to develop the global leadership and management experience needed to excel in positions of responsibility across borders, languages, and cultures."-Sanjeev Khagram, Director General and Dean, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University Passion, a global point of view, and past professional experience top the list of admissions criteria for the 2023-2024 school year at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management. "We suggest applicants take their time in writing an application essay that allows Thunderbird’s admissions committee to understand what they can bring to their cohort," says Sanjeev Khagram, director general and dean of the Thunderbird School. The…

"Our most compelling candidates know our commitment to service, and they're intentional in telling a meaningful story about their interests. It’s the mindset they bring to the application process that makes them different. Everyone may take on a different issue, but they're all connected in the purpose of improving the communities around them."-Jia Jiang, Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment Management, School of International Service, American University When President Dwight D. Eisenhower broke ground on American University’s School of International Service (SIS) during the Cold War, he charged its faculty, students, and future alumni with a simple mission: Wage peace. Sixty-five years later, that’s still a core part of the school’s DNA. Today, more than 25,000 SIS alumni work on social justice issues and in public service roles at prominent institutions…

"We live in an environment of constant, intersecting crises, so we look for students with the potential to become what we think of as international civil servants who are equipped to manage crises that involve public health, natural disasters, and human-generated violence."-Bradford R. McGuinn, Director of the Master of Arts in International Administration program, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami With its "Do Something That Matters" tagline and location in a dynamic, global city, the University of Miami’s MA in International Administration (MAIA) program seeks students who have the determination to tackle the large-scale crises that confront our world. "We live in an environment of constant, intersecting crises, so we look for students with the potential to become what we think of as international civil servants who are…

Chinese policymakers are increasingly convinced that the United States is determined to implement a full-fledged strategy of containment against China. Beijing views the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity as the economic mirror of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and AUKUS, two U.S.-led security pacts that Beijing regards as anti-China coalitions. Chinese officials, academics, and media rhetoric increasingly talk of self-reliance and are preparing for a forced decoupling from the United States. Even the more moderate voices have acknowledged the profound changes in U.S.-China relations behind the “decoupling theory” and called for China to “prepare for the worst but strive for the best.” While part of the likely response will be the further strengthening of China’s military, the party-state will also tighten two economic strings in its bow. It will…

Maps of Turkey and portraits of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the modern republic’s founder, decorate the walls of Umit Ozdag’s office at the Victory Party’s headquarters in Ankara. One stands out. It includes Syria and Iraq, colored in green and red. Turkish cities with the highest numbers of Syrian refugees are colored in yellow, and pro-Kurdish areas in the east, dominated by the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), are in purple. According to Ozdag, yellow hordes of millions of Syrian refugees will eventually outnumber Turks in the country’s arid south, and the region will soon fall into a civil war exacerbated by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, a purple tide of Kurds from the east will attack Turkey, joining the red and green forces of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) rushing to their…

"We are intentional about making sure that the students we send out into the world are well-rounded. So we seek students who are ambitious to become experts themselves, having learned from our renowned faculty, and who are then intentional about using the skills, knowledge, and resources they gain here to do good."-Dr. Chiedo Nwankwor, Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs, School ofAdvanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University As one of the country’s preeminent international relations graduate schools, the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) prides itself on innovative thinking, an analytical approach, and policy expertise. Because the school sets such high standards for the quality of education it offers students, its admissions committee is looking for applicants who can match the school’s ambition to remain at the…

"The highest priority of our DEI efforts is to create and foster an environment that is inclusive and welcoming of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities-not to elevate any one voice above another, but to ensure all voices are equally heard."-Amaney Jamal, Dean, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University What distinguishes the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is that public service is central to everything it does. "Service leads our admissions process and everything we do at SPIA," says Director of Graduate Admissions Steven F. Petric. "A demonstrated commitment to service is the single biggest thing we look for in prospective students." "Our graduates are leaders and agents of change in all aspects of the public policy arena," Petric advises potential applicants. "We know that…

I am not a master chef. When my mom came to visit this past Thanksgiving, she was horrified by my only can opener: a cheap hand-operated one, barely functional and so rusted it probably gave her tetanus just by looking at it. (She bought me an electric can opener that arrived the next day.) For the record, I was 38 years old at the time. But I do love food. I also love foreign policy, so I started thinking about how the two intersect. Not just at the macro level of supply chains and trade wars, but at the personal level, around the dinner table with family and friends. How things like politics, conflict, migration, and trade shape, and are in turn shaped by, the food culture and cuisine of…