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Douglas Girardot

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Douglas Girardot is the writer and editor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy. Before joining GPS, he worked as the assistant community editor at The Day, a newspaper in New London, Connecticut. He was a postgraduate editorial fellow at America magazine in New York City. His work as a culture writer has appeared in The Washington Post.
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America might not be a democracy for much longer

By Douglas Girardot
December 9, 2025
3 Mins read
FacultyResearch

When lakes disappear, economies evaporate, too

By Douglas Girardot
November 26, 2025
4 Mins read
Assistant Professor Román David Zárate studies how people experience the economy in different places, harnessing the power of maps and population data
Students

A day in the life of a summer teaching assistant

By Douglas Girardot
November 24, 2025
3 Mins read
Hear Nahal Malakabadi, a second-year MPP student, talk about her dedication to helping others — on a global scale, and also with her fellow students
FacultyResearch

Why some countries choose to ‘phone a friend’

By Douglas Girardot
November 19, 2025
4 Mins read
Aila Matanock, a new GPS faculty member, studies the curious phenomenon of when one country asks another to take the reins over part of its government
Degrees

Think a Master of International Affairs is just for diplomats? Think again.

By Douglas Girardot
November 3, 2025
4 Mins read
GPS’s program goes beyond what a business degree can offer, setting you up for success in the private sector, government and nonprofits
FacultyResearch

How robots and AI are affecting global inequality 

By Douglas Girardot
October 27, 2025
3 Mins read
Shinnosuke Kikuchi’s current research examines the policy implications of the rise of technological disruptions to the labor force
Students

Meet the math tutor that never gets tired of your questions

By Douglas Girardot
October 9, 2025
3 Mins read
This summer, GPS introduced an AI-powered tool to help new students get up to speed on key math concepts, supplementing what they learn in the classroom
FacultyResearch

UC San Diego Launches Nonpartisan Center to Build Trust in US Elections

By Douglas Girardot
October 9, 2025
3 Mins read
A $2.5M grant to create the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections will fund research and partnerships with election officials nationwide By…
FacultyResearch

The Test that Determines Teenagers’ Futures in China

By Douglas Girardot
September 26, 2025
4 Mins read
Ruixue Jia, a GPS faculty member, has co-authored a book examining the merits and shortcomings of China’s education system
PhilanthropyResearch

Motwani Jadeja Foundation funds the next generation of India experts

By Douglas Girardot
September 17, 2025
2 Mins read
The 21st Century India Center awarded scholarships to nine high school students, allowing them to attend a summer program focused on global diplomacy
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