Our Teams
Regional & functional teams
GAP's work is organized into student-led teams. Six regional teams research and program around their regions, supported by Careers & Special Events and Communications.
Europe Team
Europe remains at the center of global political and economic developments, from debates on security and migration to energy transitions, AI governance and democratic resilience. The Europe Team examines how transatlantic cooperation, EU institutions and regional political shifts shape the world today.
Visit team →Middle East & North Africa Team
The Middle East and North Africa region sits at the crossroads of historic geopolitical tensions and emerging opportunities for diplomacy, economic reform and regional partnerships. The MENA Team explores political transitions, regional diplomacy, humanitarian challenges and changing power dynamics across the Gulf, Levant and North Africa.
Visit team →Central & South Asia Team
Central and South Asia represent one of the world's most complex geopolitical landscapes, shaped by rapid development, demographic change and strategic competition between global powers. Students in this team explore regional security, democratic transitions, economic integration and the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Visit team →Sub-Saharan Africa Team
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the world's fastest-growing and most dynamic regions, defined by innovation, demographic transformation and evolving global partnerships. Students examine sustainable development, governance, security and Africa's growing influence in a multipolar world.
Visit team →Latin America Team
Latin America faces a pivotal moment marked by political transitions, climate-driven challenges and new experiments in governance and economic development. The Latin America Team focuses on democratic resilience, regional integration, human rights and shifting relationships with the United States and China.
Visit team →East Asia Team
East Asia remains a central driver of global economic and technological change, while regional security tensions continue to shape international politics. The East Asia Team explores US-China relations, technological competition, economic integration and regional security strategies.
Visit team →Careers & Special Events Team
The Careers & Special Events Team runs GAP's flagship professional and experiential programs. We organize recurring, semesterly events that connect members with diplomats, practitioners and each other.
Visit team →Communications Team
The Communications Team manages GAP's digital presence, website, visual identity and event communications. The team supports event promotion, maintains public-facing materials and helps present GAP's work clearly and professionally across platforms.
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