Simulation
Russia and NATO in the Baltics in 2016 (NSC)
Set in July 2016. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a NATO summit approaches as the Baltics face threats from Russia.
Foreign Policy
Mini Simulation
Intelligence: Covert Action
How should the United States use secret measures to address a national security threat? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Simulation
Boko Haram in Nigeria in 2017 (NSC)
Set in February 2017. A Boko Haram attack threatens the stability of Nigeria, as the country seeks U.S. aid.
Mini Simulation
Economic Statecraft: Foreign Assistance
How should the United States employ foreign aid to help a country in crisis? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Simulation
Boko Haram in Nigeria in 2017 (UNSC)
Set in February 2017. A Boko Haram attack threatens the stability of Nigeria, as the country seeks international aid.
Mini Simulation
Prisoner Swap
How should the United States respond when an American citizen is unjustly detained? Explore this simulation.
Simulation
Unrest in Bahrain in 2014 (NSC)
Set in August 2014. Political unrest in Bahrain has led to a government crackdown.
Mini Simulation
Strategic Ambiguity Toward Taiwan
Should the United States maintain its longstanding policy of strategic ambiguity toward Taiwan? Explore this simulation.
Simulation
Unrest in Bahrain in 2014 (UNSC)
Set in August 2014. Political unrest in Bahrain has led to a government crackdown.
High School
Activity
Diplomacy Negotiation: Classroom Summit
Length
One 60-90 minute class period
Lesson Plan
Approaches to Foreign Policy: Introduction
Length
One 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Tools of Foreign Policy: Introduction
Length
Two 45 minute periods
Lesson Plan
U.S. Foreign Policy: Introduction
Length
Two 45-minute periods
Essay and Discussion Questions
Approaches to Foreign Policy High School Questions
Help students understand the critical debates behind foreign policy strategy through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Tools of Foreign Policy High School Questions
Help students understand the tools of foreign policy through these essay and discussion questions.
Essay and Discussion Questions
U.S. Foreign Policy High School Questions
Help students understand U.S. foreign policy through these essay and discussion questions.
Activity
U.S. Foreign Policy: Congress and the Executive Branch
Length
15 Minutes
Higher Education
Book Guide
Between Threats and War
In this book, CFR Fellow Micah Zenko examines thirty-six discrete military operations carried out by the United States and evaluates U.S. policy choices, recommending ways in which limited military force may be applied in the future. Teaching notes by the author.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Approaches to Foreign Policy Higher Education Questions
Help students understand the critical debates behind foreign policy strategy through these essay and discussion questions.
Syllabus
POLS Y219: Intro to International Relations
Description
In this course, we will study international relations by examining the interactions between actors with different interests, ideas, constraints, and motivations.
Book Guide
Preventive Engagement
As the principal guarantor of international peace and security in an increasingly turbulent world, the United States is at risk of being drawn into potentially costly conflicts that, over time, diminish its power. In Preventive Engagement, Paul Stares offers a new comprehensive strategy for lowering this risk by reducing the demand for U.S. power overseas in the long, medium, and short term.
Syllabus
United States Foreign Policy
Description
Use foreign policy simulations to explore the relations between the United States and the world.
Book Guide
The River Runs Black
In this book, CFR Senior Fellow Elizabeth C. Economy uses historical research, case studies, and interviews with officials, scholars, and activists in China to provide insightful analysis of the economic and political roots of China’s environmental challenge as well as the evolution of the leadership’s response. Teaching notes by the author.
Essay and Discussion Questions
Tools of Foreign Policy Higher Education Questions
Help students understand the tools of foreign policy through these essay and discussion questions.
Syllabus
HIST-H101: World History in the 20th Century
Description
Syllabus for use in introductory courses to history and international studies, using the World101 modules. The materials here are intended for use in 100-level university courses.
Learning Journeys for your Students
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.
Learning Journey
Trade: Introduction
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand international trade.
Learning Journey
Trade: Policy
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the ways in which trade can be used as part of foreign policy.
Learning Journey
Trade: Trade Wars
Explore this collection of learning resources to understand trade relations between the United States and China.