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. Each Discussion Group (DG) serves as a focal point within YPFP to promote thoughtful engagement through monthly private meetings and occasional public activities. DG members present original research for internal critique, host guest speakers, analyze current events, and host dinners at each others’ homes. Equal parts academic symposium and coffee shop debate, members set the agenda, drive the conversation, and address the issues that matter to them most.

• Defense - Group Information - defense.discussion@ypfp.org
• East Asia - Group Information - east.asia.discussion@ypfp.org
• Energy and Environment - Group Information - energy.discussion@ypfp.org
• Europe - Group Information - europe.discussion@ypfp.org
• Gender in Foreign Policy - Group Information - gender.discussion@ypfp.org
• Global Development - Group Information - development.discussion@ypfp.org
• Global Health - Group Information - health.discussion@ypfp.org
• Grand Strategy - Group Information - strategy.discussion@ypfp.org
• Latin America - Group Information - latin.america.discussion@ypfp.org
• Middle East - Group Information - middle.east.discussion@ypfp.org
• Public Diplomacy - Group Information - public.diplomacy@ypfp.org
• Refugees, Human Rights & Immigration - Group Information - human.rights.discussion@ypfp.org
• South Asia - Group Information - south.asia.discussion@ypfp.org
• Terrorism - Group Information - terrorism.discussion@ypfp.org
• Trade and Finance - Group Information - trade.discussion@ypfp.org

How to Join a Discussion Group

To apply to the discussion group program, please fill out this form.

Keep in mind that you must be a General Member logged in to the YPFP website to access the form.

Please check Discussion Groups FAQs or contact Discussion Groups Chair Laura Hammami at discussion@ypfp.org with further questions.