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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.

Video
How Climate Change is a Collective Action Problem
The world can work together in the fight against climate change, but there are challenges to international cooperation.

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
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.

Reading
Unilateralism Versus Multilateralism
What is unilateralism? What is multilateralism? In this free resource on foreign policy, explore why leaders address some challenges independently and others as part of a team.
Featured Teaching Resources
Mini Simulation
Should the United States Ratify the Law of the Sea?
In this mini-simulation explore whether or not the United States should ratify the UN Convention's Law of the Sea.
Activity
Barriers to Free Trade
Length
30 Minutes
Activity
Middle East and North Africa Writing Workshop
Length
One 60-90 minute class session
Featured Events

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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.