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Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Asia
From the British occupation of India to China’s twenty-first century rise, learn how history and foreign influence have shaped the region.
Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Europe and Eurasia
From World War I to the War in Ukraine, learn how history and U.S. intervention has shaped the region.
Global Affairs Expert Webinar: Women, Peace, and Security
Watch Bonnie D. Jenkins, the Shapiro visiting professor of international affairs at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and former U.S. undersecretary of state for arms control and international security, lead the conversation on women, peace, and security.
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.
The Marshall Plan
Understand how the Marshall Plan, one of the first large foreign aid programs, helped Europe rebuild after World War II, but also served the foreign policy interests of the United States.
Why Did World War II Happen?
In this free resource on World War II, understand the causes of World War II and why these issues drove countries back to battle just two decades after World War I.
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.
How Did Humans Come to Live Longer and Healthier Lives?
From the history of vaccines and medical quarantines to the origin of the World Health Organization, explore how innovations in global health increased human longevity and prepared the world for COVID-19.
Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Middle East and North Africa
From the fall of the Ottoman Empire to U.S. efforts to advance Arab-Israeli partnerships, learn how history and foreign influence have shaped the region.
Modern History: The Americas
Although referred to as the “New World” by Europeans, the Americas have thousands of years of history.