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New Fellowships on Cybersecurity Threats and the Future of the Internet The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University is deepening its work in the areas of cybersecurity and the future of cyberspace, (broadly defined). As part of this effort, CISAC is offering a small number of selective residential research fellowships that […]

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) is a bimonthly analysis issued by the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program. IIPER focuses on all politically relevant issues involving or bearing on Islam, Islamism, and jihadism in Russia and Eurasia writ large. The report is compiled, edited, and unless indicated otherwise, written by Gordon M. Hahn, […]

Visit Monterey Day will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:00 am -12:30 pm, followed by the International Bazaar. If you know anyone who has an interest in attending MIIS and would like the chance to get further information about our programs as well as internships, career opportunities, scholarships, tuition assistance, housing, and […]

We’re excited to announce that there will be screening of the documentary Miss Representation here on campus next Wednesday, March 14th. The program will be held from 6 – 8 pm in Irvine Auditorium. This film, produced, written & directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, explores the portrayal of women in the media as well as […]

Come join us at the 25th Annual International Bazaar, and enjoy wonderful international cuisine, beverage garden, kids corner, entertainment, photo contest and more! Save the date: 4.14.2012 Samson Center, 12pm – 4pm

Join the MIIS Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) to improve your existing language skills or to learn a new language. SILP offers language programs of varying levels in Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish from June 12th-August 8th, 2012. Also, MIIS students can waive up to 4 graduate language credits by completing SILP. SILP […]

The Bernard L. Schwartz Program awards fellowships to original thinkers eager to advance a better understanding of policy challenges facing our society. Most fellowships are awarded for a year, commencing in September. The application process is highly competitive. To be considered for the 2013 Schwartz Fellows class, you must apply by March 15, 2012. Inquiries […]

Professor Wei Liang has been recently interviewed and quoted by Credit Suisse (Feb.29, 2012). In the Global Trends section of the magazine, Wei Liang, associate professor at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, was quoted on the fact that China-watchers are quick to note that since 9/11, the US has largely tuned its back on […]

The Institute of International Education (IIE) will be hosting a virtual information session about the Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program (EMDAP) on Tuesday, March 6th at 12:15pm in the McCone Boardroom. EMDAP is a cooperative activity between USAID and IIE. The program offers graduate students and post-graduates from any field of study the opportunity to […]

On April 13, 2012 TEDxMonterey “Sea Change” will explore our diverse human connections with the land and the sea in order to inspire innovative conservation measures, dynamic discussions, and heightened awareness. A natural fit for Monterey—a widely recognized epicenter of marine policy and science, this year’s theme, “Sea Change,” will explore the creative, collaborative, and […]

On Monday, February 27, Professor Jeff Dayton-Johnson presented his lecture at the USC School of International Relations entitled “The Latin American Decade”. The complete video of this lecture can be found on this link.  

MasterCard is sponsoring a contest for ‘youth’ up to 35 years old to pitch a plan to empower women and raise them from poverty. They will be giving out a $25,000 grant to the best idea. The deadline is March 8th to submit a short (5 minute) video pitch. MasterCard is also joining hands with […]

The Frontier Market Scouts program trains and places young professionals in emerging markets, working directly with social entrepreneurs and impact investors to use business practices for poverty alleviation.  Past student placements include Brazil, India, Ecuador, Vietnam, Tanzania, and Lebanon, and we are currently offering field internships in more than 20 countries for summer/fall 2012.  Our […]

Dean Shi attended as a judge and sponsor, which gave him a great opportunity to promote MIIS and Frontier Market Scouts special program. The 2012 Los Angeles Institute for Social Innovation took place from February 16 – 20 at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, CA. The Institute brought together a hundred young […]

GSIPM Dean Dr. Yuwei Shi, Lewis Hower of University Impact Fund and  Ted Levinson of RSF Social Finance presented a workshop at the Ashoka U Exchange two weeks ago titled “Experiential Learning in Impact Investing.” It’s one the of 35 workshops at the Exchange. Their Workshop was ranked as one of the top 3 by […]

Continuing to meet the global demand for multilingual, culturally adept professionals, the Monterey Institute of International Studies today announced the launch of its twelfth graduate degree program, the Master of Arts in International Education Management (MAIEM) program. For more information about the MAIEM program, see the program’s Web page at go.miis.edu/iem or contact Program Chair […]

Are you an Advanced Entry MBA student on track to do IBP this summer? Are you a Two Year MBA student thinking to pursue the IBP off schedule this summer? Are you a Dual Degree MBA student hoping to take IBP this summer? If your answer is “yes!” to any of these questions, please plan […]

Martin Grandes, professor of economics and finance at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina, and Fulbright Scholar this academic year, will join MIIS students and faculty for an informal brown bag lunch discussion on Latin America, global finance, economic development and other topics of interest, on Thursday, February 23, between 12:15 and 1:30. Please note that […]

Professor Moyara Ruehsen recently returned from a five week tour in Iraq, where she consulted on a USAID-funded Financial Sector Development Project.  In addition to delivering a workshop to Iraqi business school professors from around the country on current trends in Business and Finance Education, she also consulted with the Federation of Iraqi Private Banks […]

As South Asia experiences rapid and unprecedented transformation, both scholarly and public interest in the region has grown dramatically in recent years. A large new generation of graduate students working on South Asia in the humanities and social sciences is in the process of rethinking approaches to the study of South Asian culture, society, politics, […]