Things are heating up—and not in a good way.  According to the United Nations, our planet is about 1.2°C (i.e., 2.7°F) warmer than in 1850 (before the Industrial Revolution). 2023 was the warmest year so far; every incremental uptick of the thermometer increases the threat of greater weather extremes. Experts believe an increase above 1.5°C […]

Discover the steps to become a Foreign Service Officer, including necessary skills, education, experience, duties, salary, and job outlook.

Success in international business requires much more than mastery of finance, strategy, and a foreign language. Complex, nuanced factors roil today’s global business environment: geopolitical tensions, monetary policies, trade protectionism, technological advances, and climate change are just some of the factors that can dramatically impact financial markets, supply chains, and other critical factors that drive […]

The COVID-19 pandemic practically shut down international travel and profoundly stemmed the flow of international students from country to country. Surprisingly, it did not have quite the same impact on the transborder flow of goods. In fact, a 2023 McKinsey Global Institute report suggests that the US and Europe experienced an uptick of around 6 […]

Countries worldwide are ramping up efforts to meet the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Through a division of its Department of Economics and Social Affairs, the UN provides support and capacity-building to develop sustainable water, energy, transportation, dwellings, and urban and commercial development worldwide. The organization spotlights these efforts annually at its […]

The Tufts online GBA program draws faculty and students from diverse professional backgrounds. These unique perspectives result in classroom engagements of unusual breadth and depth.