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Global Affairs Review
A student-led journal of regional analysis, policy essays and global affairs commentary. Each semester, GAP's regional teams research an issue of their choice and produce an accessible report, presented at the GAP Colloquium and published here.
Fall 2025 · Volume 1, Inaugural Issue · Theme: Regional Matters
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Supporting the inaugural issue
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The Center for International Development at Harvard Kennedy School is proud to support the inaugural Global Affairs Review. The journal reflects our commitment to rigorous, evidence-based approaches to global development — and to connecting student research with the policy conversations that shape it.
The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs is pleased to partner with the Global Affairs Program on this new journal. As Harvard's hub for social science research on international affairs, we welcome platforms that help students translate regional expertise into clear, accessible policy analysis.
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