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Modern History and U.S. Foreign Policy: Asia
From the British occupation of India to China’s 21st 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.
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.
CFR Luncheon Discussion at ISA: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Second Trump Administration
Listen to Tamar L. Gutner, Mary Beth Long, and Zeenat Rahman lead a panel discussion on U.S. foreign policy and the second Trump administration. The conversation was moderated by Alberto R. Coll.
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.
What Is Diplomacy?
In this free resource on diplomacy, understand how countries advocate for their national interests through foreign policy.
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.
Approaches to Foreign Policy: Introduction
Grade Level
High School
- Students will be able to explain isolationism and engagement, idealism and realism, and unilateralism and multilateralism.
- Students will be able to identify these approaches to foreign policy in real-life examples and apply them in foreign-policy scenarios.