Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy

Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Based at the University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy speaks to the challenges of a changing world.

Newly strong powers in Asia, a global platform of innovation, security threats that grow from powers jostling one another, cultures that speak to each other — and those that don’t—are all engaged by outstanding faculty and researchers drawn from across the University of Toronto. The Munk School is not only home to the flagship Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy programs but also forty research institutes and programs, and students from all over the world. It hosts hundreds of public events annually, with renowned experts and foreign dignitaries who address complex problems ranging from cyber-security to challenges of innovation. Students have the opportunity to explore virtually any subject or topic in global affairs and public policy they are interested in.

How are Canada and India navigating a time of increasing geopolitical risk and uncertainty?Join our conversation with Pr...
09/23/2026

How are Canada and India navigating a time of increasing geopolitical risk and uncertainty?

Join our conversation with Professors T.V. Paul, McGill University and Rohan Mukherjee, The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE to find out how two important middle powers, Canada and India, are expanding their diplomatic room for engagement both with each other and other major powers in a time of increasing geopolitical risk and uncertainty.

📅 Oct 2 from 3–5 p.m. ET
📍 Munk School, 315 Bloor St. W.

Register: https://bit.ly/4yUmPci

Sponsor: Asian Institute
Co-Sponsors: Global Reordering Initiative (GRI), and Harney Program in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies

09/16/2026

Director Mark Duggan shares what he's excited about as he addresses students during orientation. From our interdisciplinary research and deep faculty expertise, to our breadth of programs and talented students, the Munk School is a vibrant place to learn.

Watch his welcome message

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 for an evening with distinguished parliamentarian, global activist, and academic, the H...
09/14/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 22 for an evening with distinguished parliamentarian, global activist, and academic, the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy.

Dr. Axworthy will join Brian Rathbun, Professor and Munk School Chair in Global Affairs, for a fireside chat exploring his career in public service, citizen activism, and the challenges facing Canada and the world today.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s most distinguished public servants as he reflects on his experiences in public life and shares insights on navigating new and emerging challenges.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4r9oubr

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs student Fatima-Zahrae Tarib is completing her internship with the Worl...
09/10/2026

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs student Fatima-Zahrae Tarib is completing her internship with the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., working with the Corporate & External Relations team. She is working on a Development Finance Toolkit that breaks down the instruments the Bank uses to mobilize and scale financing, including blended finance, guarantees, and development impact bonds.

“It's been a great opportunity to see how development finance actually works behind the headlines, and sitting at the intersection of finance and communications, figuring out how to explain instruments that shape real development outcomes in ways that resonate with policymakers, donors, and the public alike,” shares Tarib.

Through her work, Fatima-Zahrae is gaining firsthand insight into how development finance can help shape real-world development outcomes, while exploring the intersection of finance, communications, and public policy.

We're proud to see Munk School students gaining hands-on experience in global development and applying the skills they've developed in the classroom.

The Munk School is thrilled to welcome our new Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students...
09/03/2026

The Munk School is thrilled to welcome our new Master of Global Affairs (MGA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students 🎉

As orientation week wraps up, our students are beginning an exciting journey of learning, collaboration and engagement with the complex global and public policy challenges shaping our world.

Welcome to the Munk School. We’re so glad to have you here!


09/02/2026

Back to school means back to learning and at the Munk School, sometimes the classroom is halfway around the world!

Students in the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (CEES) travel to Central Europe for an immersive learning experience, exploring Budapest and the Czech Republic through lectures, museums, guided tours and firsthand observation.

Because some of the best learning happens when you step outside the classroom and experience history, culture and politics for yourself.

Welcome to the Munk School! As we begin a new academic year, we’re excited to welcome our students, faculty, staff, fell...
09/01/2026

Welcome to the Munk School!

As we begin a new academic year, we’re excited to welcome our students, faculty, staff, fellows and the broader Munk School community back to campus and to welcome Professor Mark Duggan as Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.

“One of the things that drew me to this outstanding school at Canada’s flagship university is its unique ability to bring insights from rigorous academic research into conversation with policymakers, practitioners, students, and the broader public here in Canada and throughout the world,” says Professor Duggan.

As Professor Duggan begins his first year as Director, we look forward to a new year of asking challenging questions, engaging in meaningful conversations and working together to address the most pressing issues facing our world.

We also extend our sincere thanks to Professor Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School, for her visionary leadership and the commitment to academic excellence she has fostered at the Munk School.

Read Professor Duggan’s full welcome message: https://bit.ly/4qR4gD2

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs student Melanie Tanabe is completing her internship with UNICEF in New...
08/31/2026

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs student Melanie Tanabe is completing her internship with UNICEF in New York as a Humanitarian Policy Intern. As part of the Protections team, Melanie attended the Annual Debate on Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations Security Council alongside colleagues, contributing by taking notes during the proceedings.

From attending discussions at the UN Security Council to working alongside UNICEF’s Protections team, Melanie is gaining valuable insight into humanitarian policy and the international systems working to protect children affected by conflict.

We’re proud to see Munk School students gaining hands-on experience in global affairs and humanitarian policy while applying the skills they’ve developed in the classroom.

Call for Submissions Now Open: The Lionel Gelber PrizePublishers worldwide are invited to submit eligible books to the M...
08/26/2026

Call for Submissions Now Open: The Lionel Gelber Prize

Publishers worldwide are invited to submit eligible books to the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy by October 31, 2026: https://bit.ly/4cMh87B

The Lionel Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the best non-fiction book on international affairs published in English. Founded in 1989 by Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber, the prize aims to deepen public debate on significant international issues.

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs students Doris Zhu and Eric Tan are completing their internship with t...
08/11/2026

This summer, Munk School Master of Global Affairs students Doris Zhu and Eric Tan are completing their internship with the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), where they are contributing in complementary roles. Doris supports event publicity and communications, while Eric works with CCBC's Western Chapter on trade mission planning, membership recruitment, and research on the Canada–China trade and investment landscape.

"Through in-person events, we have both had the chance to learn more about the issues shaping how Canadian businesses engage with China and to connect with communities working across both environments,” share Zhu and Tan.

We're proud to see Munk School students gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of international trade, business, and public policy while applying the skills they've developed in the classroom.

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