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International Partnerships

Harry S Truman did more to internationalize the US Presidency than any of his predecessors. His involvement in the Marshall Plan, Greece, the Middle East and Korea helped to establish US foreign policies and strategic alliances that remain in effect today. 

In keeping with Truman’s legacy, TSPA has a wide array of international linkages. Truman School students and  alumni come from five continents. Students have served as Peace Corps volunteers, as interns with the US State Department, with other national consulates or embassies in Washington, and with International non-government organizations (NGOs) such as the Red Cross/Red Crescent. TSPA alums now work for government agencies and NGOs in many different countries. Truman School faculty members participate in international projects around  the world. Scholars from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world regularly visit the Truman School,  often for extended periods of time. These international networks inform our classroom and curriculum. They  help prepare our students for work in an increasingly global society, and offer rich opportunities for future  research, teaching and public service for all Truman School constituents.

 In addition to the numerous individual international assignments represented by faculty members and students, the Truman School has established a range of strategic international partnerships with other educational institutions that involve long-term commitments for faculty and/or student exchanges, joint instructional programs, and collaborative research.  Key partners include:  

  • The University of Ulster (Northern Ireland) and the Center for Peace Building (Republic of Ireland)
  • School of Government of the University of the Western Cape (South Africa)
  • Dong-A University (Republic of Korea)