YPFP's membership spans 80 countries and a network of over 20,000 NextGen professionals. Members are carefully screened and selected from a broader pool of applicants and each pay membership dues to support YPFP's 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.
Chapters
Washington DC, London, Brussels, and New York comprise YPFP's four core branches, while hubs in San Francisco, Rome, and Tel Aviv provide a global network of interconnection and dialogue.
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 serves as a focal point within YPFP to promote thoughtful engagement through monthly private meetings and occasional public activities. Members present original research for internal critique, host guest speakers, analyze current events, and host dinners at each other's 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. YPFP currently has 22 discussion groups, with topics including 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.
Fellowship program
The fellowship program at YPFP is an intensive 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, including The Hill, Diplomatic Courier, Real Clear Politics, and many more. Fellows specialize in a specific region or a specific issue area.
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.
