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Featured Learning Resources
Timeline
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Timeline
Explore the history and important events behind the long-standing Middle East conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians from 1947 to today.
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
Six Essential International Organizations You Need to Know
Learn about the most prominent international organizations tackling the world’s biggest issues in this free resource.
Reading
How Do Governments Combat Climate Change?
In this free resource, explore seven ways countries are responding to a changing environment, from cap and trade policies to clean energy standards.
Video
What Is Government?
From direct and parliamentary democracy to authoritarianism, learn how rulers take power—and who decides.
Featured Teaching Resources
Mini Simulation
Hurricane in the Caribbean
How should the United States assist small island nations facing disasters? Explore this simulation.
Simulation
Cyber Clash with China (NSC)
Tensions escalate between the United States and China as the Nasdaq faces a devastating cyberattack.
Lesson Plan
U.S. Foreign Policy: Introduction
Length
Two 45-minute periods
Featured Events
Back To School with CFR Education
Watch this back-to-school webinar to learn about award-winning, barrier-free educational resources that help your students to engage with today’s most pressing global issues.
Global Affairs Expert Webinar: International Cooperation on Migration
Natalia Banulescu-Bogdan, deputy director of the International Program at the Migration Policy Institute, will lead a conversation on international cooperation on migration.
Global Affairs Expert Webinar: U.S. China Strategy
Rana Mitter, S.T. Lee professor of U.S.-Asia relations at Harvard University, will lead the conversation on U.S. China strategy.