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NEW Climate Resources
Explore this collection of new resources on climate change.
Global Issues Facing the Trump Administration
Learn about critical global matters for the incoming administration.
NEW Resources on Energy Challenges
Understand why climate change poses many energy challenges.
UPDATED Middle East & North Africa Resources
Explore the history, politics, economics, and society of this region.
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Featured Learning Resources
Reading
What Roles Do Congress and the President Play in U.S. Foreign Policy?
What does the Constitution say about foreign policy? In this free resource, explore how the powers of Congress and the president protect and advance the country’s interests abroad.
Learning Journey
How the World Can Adapt to Climate Impacts
Learn how the world can adapt to the many threats posed by climate change.
Reading
What Gets in the Way of Free Trade?
A world with free trade yields net benefits for all participants. But that world does not actually exist— countries impose free-trade roadblocks for a number of reasons.
Reading
What Is Fascism?
In this free resource, learn how Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler rose to power and the lessons their political journeys hold for today.
Reading
For Migrants, Labels Matter
What is the difference between immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers? Explore how contested definitions of migrants have a profound effect on the rights and protections of people leaving their homes.
Featured Teaching Resources
Activity
Barriers to Free Trade
Length
30 Minutes
Simulation
Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Southern Border in 2019 (NSC)
Set in 2019. Violence, instability, and poverty in the northern triangle have increased asylum seekers in the United States.
Activity
Writing a Letter to a Member of Congress
Length
Varies
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Understanding U.S.-China Relations Through History and Film: How the Global Affects the Local
Join this webinar in partnership with Retro Report to examine the key historical events in U.S.-China relations and understand the crucial foreign policy questions of today.
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Global Affairs Expert Webinar: Foreign Influence and Democratic Governance
Miles Kahler will lead the conversation on foreign influence and democratic governance.
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Teaching Geography with CFR Education
Join this introductory webinar to learn tips and tricks for teaching geography with CFR Education's resources on regions of the world.