International society is currently groping about for a new world order. At the beginning of the 21st century, increasing globalization and the dramatic progress of the revolution in information technology have given us new opportunities and possibilities. But at the same time, threats relating to international politics and security remain in the form of confrontations between nations, conflicts, infringements of human rights, terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the breakdown of national function.

Economic and social problems such as climate change, environmental destruction, poverty, and the disruption of markets by international capital flows are also becoming serious concerns. To address these issues in an effective manner, international society must pool human intelligence and work together.

OSIPP is dedicated to addressing the contemporary public policy issues faced by Japan and international society by synthesizing legal, political and economic learning as well as practical knowledge. Our mission is to train public policy professionals with a pronounced sense of realism and an aptitude for systematic analysis and evaluation so that they may pursue careers on the global stage.

The field of international public policy is one that focuses on such commonly shared interests of international society as peace, human rights, environment, happiness, and the security of society. It is a field that incorporates aspects from multiple disciplines, most notably law, politics, and economics. The Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) was established in 1994 as a place where the various public issues of domestic and international society (public policy issues) could be addressed through interdisciplinary education and research. The fields of law, politics, and economics form the basis of this interdisciplinary approach. As its other primary goal, OSIPP strives to produce researchers and highly specialized professionals who are both competent communicators and excellent leaders. Therefore, the key feature of this institution is undoubtedly its interdisciplinary quality.