CFR at ISA 2026
Are you interested in learning more about teaching global affairs in new and exciting ways at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio, March 22-25? The Council on Foreign Relations will be at the International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention at booth #206!
Register below to attend the CFR luncheon held in conjunction with ISA on March 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and mark your calendars with two CFR sessions at the conference:
Teaching Day at ISA: Engaging Students through CFR Education Simulations (March 22, 8:15 a.m. in Room 41 - A111)
Engaging Students in Global Literacy: Practices and Pedagogy (March 23, 4:00 p.m. in Room 62-C161A)
Learn more about the luncheon and sessions below.
CFR Luncheon Discussion
Strategic Frontiers in U.S. Foreign Policy: Arctic, Climate, and Space
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is organizing a lunch discussion, held in conjunction with the International Studies Association (ISA) annual convention in Columbus. The session will take place on Monday, March 23, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Registration and lunch will begin at 12:00 p.m., and the panel discussion will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is now at capacity, but we welcome walk-ins as space allows.
Speakers
Nina M. Armagno, Cochair, CFR Task Force on Securing Space; Retired Lieutenant General, U.S. Space Force
Todd Eisenstadt, Professor and Research Director, Center for Environmental Policy, American University
Kathryn C. Lavelle, Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, Case Western University
Presider
Esther Brimmer, James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance, Council on Foreign Relations
Date, Time, & Location
Monday, March 23
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Engaging Students Through CFR Education Simulations
Looking for effective teaching practices that enhance student engagement and learning? In this Teaching Day session, Ian Gilchrist, Deputy Director of Content at CFR Education, will introduce simulations that immerse students in decision-making roles on the U.S. National Security Council or the United Nations Security Council. Learn how CFR Education simulations help students develop critical thinking, persuasive speaking and writing, and collaborative work skills.
Speaker
Ian Gilchrist, Deputy Director, Education Content, Council on Foreign Relations
Date, Time, & Location
Sunday, March 22
8:15 AM
Room 41 - A111
Engaging Students in Global Literacy: Practices and Pedagogy
Do you struggle to keep students engaged, build critical thinking skills, and foster productive dialogue about global issues? Join this session to explore a curated set of free simulations—complete with aligned primary sources—that can bring your classroom to life and supplement your U.S. and world history curricula all year long.
Speakers
Ian Gilchrist, Deputy Director, Education Content, Council on Foreign Relations
Joseph W. Roberts, Chair and Professor of Politics and International Relations, Roger Williams University
Gabriela Okundaye, Political Science and International Studies Program Lecturer, University of North Texas
Holley Hansen, Teaching Assistant Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations, Oklahoma State University
Date, Time, & Location
Monday, March 23
4:00 PM
Room 62 - C161A