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| Abbreviation | YPFP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Type | Non-partisan, public policy nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Location |
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Global Executive Director | Aubrey Cox Ottenstein [1] |
| Website | ypfp.org |
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is a United States nonprofit, [2] nonpartisan organization that works to train the next generation of foreign policy leadership. [3] [4] [5] The group was founded by Joshua Marcuse in 2004. [6] [7]
Membership
YPFP's membership spans 80 countries and a network of over 20,000 young professionals active in the field of foreign policy. Members are screened and selected from a broader pool of applicants and each pay membership dues to support organizational programming and services. Members are drawn from a variety of global institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, media groups, graduate programs, and corporations that span a diverse array of sectors. [8]
Chapters
Washington D.C., London, Brussels, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Tokyo comprise YPFP's core branches, while hubs in Rome and Tel Aviv provide a global network of interconnection and dialogue. [9]
Discussion groups
YPFP's discussion groups are peer-led communities within YPFP that offer selected members an opportunity to connect with other young professionals who share a depth of experience in a particular region or subject. Discussion groups involve issues around Africa, Arabic Language, Chinese Language, Combating Terrorism, Cybersecurity Policy & Technology, Defense, East Asia, Energy & Environment, Europe & Eurasia, French Language, Gender in Foreign Policy, Grand Strategy, Human Rights, Intelligence and Information Warfare, International Development, International Trade & Finance, Latin America, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, Russian Language, South Asia, and Spanish Language. [10]
Fellowship program
The fellowship program at YPFP is an eight-month fellowship designed to give future leaders in foreign policy the skills they will need to succeed throughout their careers. Fellows develop their expertise by writing regular articles for a variety of national and international media outlets, such as The Hill, Diplomatic Courier, and Real Clear Politics. Fellows specialize in a specific region or a specific issue area. [11] [12]
YPFP also receives grant funding for projects from foundations across the United States. [13]
Charged Affairs
Charged Affairs is the flagship publication of YPFP and a showcase of perspectives by rising leaders in foreign policy. It is a journal designed to give young professionals a chance to hone their writing and analytical skills by participating in a rigorous editorial process and to present insightful and creative articles to the broader foreign policy community. [14]
References
- ^ "Leadership Team". YPFP. Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN FOREIGNPOLICY - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ "The United Nations Foundation and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Forge New Partnership". United Nations Foundation. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ "Central European University CareerNext". careernext.ceu.edu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Fair Observer - Partners". Fair Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ YPFPtv (2014-07-17), Interview with Joshua Marcuse, Founder & Chairman of YPFP, retrieved 2016-08-12
- ^ "Young Professionals Briefing Series: Defense Innovation for the Twenty-First Century". Council on Foreign Relations. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - About". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - About". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - Discussion Groups". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy – Fellowship". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Join Young Professionals in Foreign Policy". atlascorps.org. 2017-01-21. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Packard Foundation Grants: Young Professionals in Foreign Policy". The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Charged Affairs". www.chargedaffairs.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
External links
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| |
| Abbreviation | YPFP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Type | Non-partisan, public policy nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Location |
|
Global Executive Director | Aubrey Cox Ottenstein [1] |
| Website | ypfp.org |
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is a United States nonprofit, [2] nonpartisan organization that works to train the next generation of foreign policy leadership. [3] [4] [5] The group was founded by Joshua Marcuse in 2004. [6] [7]
Membership
YPFP's membership spans 80 countries and a network of over 20,000 young professionals active in the field of foreign policy. Members are screened and selected from a broader pool of applicants and each pay membership dues to support organizational programming and services. Members are drawn from a variety of global institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, media groups, graduate programs, and corporations that span a diverse array of sectors. [8]
Chapters
Washington D.C., London, Brussels, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Tokyo comprise YPFP's core branches, while hubs in Rome and Tel Aviv provide a global network of interconnection and dialogue. [9]
Discussion groups
YPFP's discussion groups are peer-led communities within YPFP that offer selected members an opportunity to connect with other young professionals who share a depth of experience in a particular region or subject. Discussion groups involve issues around Africa, Arabic Language, Chinese Language, Combating Terrorism, Cybersecurity Policy & Technology, Defense, East Asia, Energy & Environment, Europe & Eurasia, French Language, Gender in Foreign Policy, Grand Strategy, Human Rights, Intelligence and Information Warfare, International Development, International Trade & Finance, Latin America, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, Russian Language, South Asia, and Spanish Language. [10]
Fellowship program
The fellowship program at YPFP is an eight-month fellowship designed to give future leaders in foreign policy the skills they will need to succeed throughout their careers. Fellows develop their expertise by writing regular articles for a variety of national and international media outlets, such as The Hill, Diplomatic Courier, and Real Clear Politics. Fellows specialize in a specific region or a specific issue area. [11] [12]
YPFP also receives grant funding for projects from foundations across the United States. [13]
Charged Affairs
Charged Affairs is the flagship publication of YPFP and a showcase of perspectives by rising leaders in foreign policy. It is a journal designed to give young professionals a chance to hone their writing and analytical skills by participating in a rigorous editorial process and to present insightful and creative articles to the broader foreign policy community. [14]
References
- ^ "Leadership Team". YPFP. Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ "YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN FOREIGNPOLICY - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ "The United Nations Foundation and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Forge New Partnership". United Nations Foundation. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
- ^ "Central European University CareerNext". careernext.ceu.edu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Fair Observer - Partners". Fair Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ YPFPtv (2014-07-17), Interview with Joshua Marcuse, Founder & Chairman of YPFP, retrieved 2016-08-12
- ^ "Young Professionals Briefing Series: Defense Innovation for the Twenty-First Century". Council on Foreign Relations. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - About". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - About". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - Discussion Groups". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Young Professionals in Foreign Policy – Fellowship". www.ypfp.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
- ^ "Join Young Professionals in Foreign Policy". atlascorps.org. 2017-01-21. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Packard Foundation Grants: Young Professionals in Foreign Policy". The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Charged Affairs". www.chargedaffairs.org. Retrieved 2018-03-21.