KAI2

Sounds like you are looking for an MA, not a PhD. You can do relatively extensive research on the topic of your choice through a thesis and it would better suited to your "professional" aspirations. I would suggest looking into the schools mentioned above. Also, if you want to go back to the great white north I would look into NPSIA in Ottawa (excellent ties to the diplomatic community) and the Munk School in Toronto. Both have high quality (and highly rated) professional MA programs. Goodluck.

Not sure if anyone is still reading this thread. I found a nice place just west of centretown at bronson for a reasonable price - I think there is still room - PM for the address. All the places I looked at in centretown that were under $1000 were vomit inducing. Also anyone in the MIPIS program? Looking forward to meeting every one!

If you want to consult, go to Harvard %100