Convene the Council

Convene the Council, an online game developed in partnership with iCivics, prompts students to make decisions about foreign policy challenges faced by the leaders of fictional countries. Students take on the role of President of the United States and respond to world events with the support of their National Security Council. Topics, which range from national security challenges to pandemic response, deforestation, and more, provide students aged twelve and up with an understanding of how U.S. foreign policy is made and how countries and international organizations can influence foreign policy priorities.

For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover, and glossary.

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