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Trade as Foreign Policy
When local concerns drive national trade policies, there are global consequences.

How Do Governments Approach Foreign Policy?
In this educational video, explore three fundamental questions that shape a country’s relationship with the world through foreign policy.

How Do Countries Select Their Foreign Policy Tools?
In this educational video on foreign policy, explore how U.S. relations with Japan have changed over the past century, from Pearl Harbor to a peaceful alliance.

Why Does U.S. Foreign Policy Matter?
In this educational video on U.S. foreign policy, learn how the United States has shaped the world with its military and economic might.

How Do Treaties Get Made?
In this U.S. foreign policy video, understand the challenges of negotiating treaties and dive into two international climate agreements.

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.

How Do Forces Outside Government Influence Policymaking?
Learn how journalism, social media, public opinion, and lobbies are all a part of American democracy and influence U.S. foreign policy.

What Is the Relationship Between Domestic and Foreign Policy?
Explore maps and charts that illustrate how climate change, terrorism, COVID-19, and internet freedom require both international and domestic solutions in an increasingly interconnected world.

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.

Prisoner Swap
How should the United States respond when an American citizen is unjustly detained? Explore this simulation.