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Marriage Equality Around the World
An increasing number of countries recognize same-sex marriage, but discrimination and persecution persist.
Democracy & Government
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How Does History Inform the Chinese Communist Party’s Domestic and Foreign Policy Goals?
Learn how China’s transformation from a state of economic and political collapse to its rise as a global power shapes the motivations of its leaders today.
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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.
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Understanding Revolutions
Explore the powerful political movements that can reshape forms of government.
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Laws, Norms, and Democratic Backsliding
Are countries less democratic than they used to be? Learn how democratic principles like checks and balances, free elections, and freedom of the press are under threat around the world.
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What Is Government?
From direct and parliamentary democracy to authoritarianism, learn how rulers take power—and who decides.
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The 1900 McKinley vs. Bryan Election and U.S. Strategy in the Pacific Today
War in the Philippines signaled a new era for American foreign policy—and sharply divided the American people.
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The 1880 Garfield vs. Hancock Election and Immigration Today
A forged letter on the eve of the election ignited riots over immigration, using rhetoric still common now.
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The 1828 Jackson vs. Adams Election and Tariffs Today
Dirty politics and the “tariff of abominations” divided American voters—and set the stage for years of economic debate.
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The 1808 Madison vs. Pinckney Election and Isolationism Today
President Jefferson’s contentious Embargo Act divided Americans at the polls—and raised ongoing questions about America’s role in the world.
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Convene the Council
This free online game prompts students to make decisions about foreign policy challenges faced by the leaders of fictional countries.
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How Does AI Influence Government?
Artificial intelligence can empower authoritarians but also support democracies.
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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.
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What Is the National Security Council?
Learn how the president’s advisors protect U.S. national security and help with foreign policy decision-making and coordination across the executive branch.
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Politics: East Asia & The Pacific
Some of the world’s most successful democracy stories come from East Asia and the Pacific.
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Geopolitics: East Asia & The Pacific
Territorial disputes, historical animosities, powerful militaries, and nuclear weapons make for high-stakes geopolitics in the region.
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Politics: South & Central Asia
South and Central Asia is home to the world’s largest democracy: India.
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Geopolitics: South & Central Asia
The long tensions between India and Pakistan, involvement of foreign powers, and climate change shape geopolitics in the region.
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Politics: Sub-Saharan Africa
By the late 1990s, most countries in the region had transitioned from being European colonies to becoming independent countries.
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Geopolitics: Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan African countries hold roughly 25 percent of the seats in the UN General Assembly, making the region’s voice important on global issues such as climate change and drug trafficking.
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Geopolitics: Middle East and North Africa
For centuries, the Middle East has served as the crossroads of empires, given its geostrategic location between Europe and Asia.
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Politics: Middle East and North Africa
In 2011, millions of protesters in places like Egypt, Syria, and Tunisia rose up to demand political, economic, and social reforms from their highly repressive governments, which for decades had ruled with unchecked power.
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Geopolitics: Europe
In the aftermath of the Cold War, East-West relations had a chance at a reset.
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Politics: Europe
Europe’s claims on liberal, democratic traditions date back centuries.
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What Are the Origins of Communism?
Explore the different ways Marx, Lenin, and Stalin interpreted communism and dive into the history of translating an ideology into policy.
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Geopolitics: The Americas
Throughout the modern history of the Americas, the United States has been the region’s preeminent economic, military, and political power.
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Politics: The Americas
After years of dictatorships that ruled nearly every Latin American country during the 1970s, the region experienced a wave of democratization beginning in 1979.
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What Are Different Types of Government?
Learn about different forms of government—including democracy, authoritarian rule, and monarchy—and how their distinctions aren't always so clear.
Learning Journeys
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.
Learning Journey
Foreign Policy on the Ballot: Historical Cases
Explore past election-year foreign policy debates to see how they relate to the 2024 election.
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What Does Fascism Really Mean?
Learn about the history of fascist movements and explore democratic backsliding to determine just how history informs the present.
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Forms of Government: Change
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how citizens can influence change in their government.
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Forms of Government: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand how a country's form of government determines whether citizens' voices are magnified or minimized