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Economics: Europe and Eurasia
As in other regions, certain European countries belong to an economic or customs union—a “single market”—that makes trade between its members seamless.
Understanding U.S.-China Relations Through History and Film: How the Global Affects the Local
Watch this webinar in partnership with Retro Report to examine the key historical events in U.S.-China relations and understand the crucial foreign policy questions of today.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Timeline
Explore the history and important events behind the long-standing Middle East conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians from 1947 to today.
What Happened When China Joined the WTO?
The United States thought it was directing the show when China acceded to the World Trade Organization. Instead, China wrote its own script.
What Is Trade Policy?
In this free resource on trade policy, explore how countries leverage their economic power to advance their foreign policy interests.
What Gets in the Way of Free Trade?
A world with free trade yields net benefits for all participants. But that world does not actually exist— countries impose free-trade roadblocks for a number of reasons.
Barriers to Free Trade
Length
30 Minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will examine free trade and how globalization factors into the production of common items like clothing.
Isolationism v. Global Engagement
Length
25 Minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will understand the pros and cons of isolationism in U.S. foreign policy.
Mass Production
Length
10 Minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to explain how goods became cheaper and buying power increased
Applying the Lessons of a World at War
Length
30 Minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to identify the main reasons why countries go to war.