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NEW Climate Resources
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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.
Reading
How Earth’s Minerals Are Helping the World Meet Its Climate Goals
Minerals are vital for the clean energy transition. But taking them out of the earth can come with a cost.
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.
Video
How Renewables Can Boost a Country's Energy Security
Climate change poses energy security challenges, but building more renewable sources and taking other steps can help strengthen supply and lower risks.
Reading
Why Did World War I Happen?
In this free resource on World War I, explore the causes and effects of the Great War to understand how the conflict shaped world history.
Featured Teaching Resources
Mini Simulation
Regulating AI
How should the United States regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to take advantage of its benefits while addressing national security concerns? Explore this simulation.
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
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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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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.