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This presentation was hosted by the Share My Lesson Virtual Conference. Hurricanes, forest fires, and heat waves are putting millions in danger. July 2023 saw earth’s hottest day on record. Students want to learn more about climate change and feel empowered to help. Attend this panel with fellow teachers and leaders from organizations working on climate change education…

Yanzhong Huang, senior fellow for global health at CFR, and Rebecca Katz, professor and director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University, lead the conversation on global health security and diplomacy.

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Yanzhong Huang
Senior Fellow for Global Health
Council on Foreign Relations
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Moisés Naím, distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, leads the conversation on authoritarianism.

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Moisés Naím
Distinguished Fellow
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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Maria Casa
Director, National…

This presentation was hosted by the CFR College and University Educators Workshop. Caroline Netchvolodoff, Vice President of Education at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), shares why global literacy is so important and how CFR Education resources can help educators across the United States. CFR Education Higher Education Ambassadors, Jean E. Abshire (…

This webinar was a part of Civic Learning Week, hosted annually by iCivics. Join leaders from the Digital Inquiry Group (DIG) and CFR Education for a conversation covering strategies and tools educators can use for building global literacy and digital literacy in the classroom. Participants will come away with free resources and best practices on how to help students evaluate…

In this “Conflict in the Middle East” session, Steven A. Cook speaks on Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, Yousef Munayyer discusses Palestine, Karim Sadjadpour addresses Iran, and Keren Yarhi-Milo speaks on Israel. The conversation is moderated by Linda Robinson.

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Conflict in the Middle East

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In this “Climate Policy and Implementation” session, Selwin Charles Hart speaks on global climate policy, Jonathan Goldberg addresses climate finance and technology, and Alice C. Hill discusses climate adaptation and resilience strategies. The conversation is moderated by Carolyn Kissane.

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Climate Policy and…

In this session, Steven A. Cook discusses CFR fellowships for professors and Caroline Netchvolodoff gives a presentation on CFR Education resources with CFR Higher Education Ambassadors Jean E. Abshire and Rudy L. Novak.

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CFR Fellowships and CFR Education Presentation

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In this session of “The Role of the United States in the World,” Zongyuan Zoe Liu speaks on the global economy, Farah Pandith discusses countering violent extremism and terrorism, and Nate Schenkkan addresses democracy and authoritarianism. The conversation is moderated by Daniel Kurtz-Phelan.

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The Role of the…

In this “Societal Implications of AI” session, Ian Bremmer discusses the geopolitics of generative AI, Yaël Eisenstat speaks on the implications of AI for democracies and elections, and Ramayya Krishnan addresses AI and the future of work. The conversation is moderated by Kat Duffy.

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Societal Implications…

David J. Scheffer, senior fellow at CFR, leads the conversation on complex humanitarian emergencies.

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David J. Scheffer
Senior Fellow
Council on Foreign Relations

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Irina A. Faskianos
Vice President, National Program and Outreach
Council on Foreign Relations…

This presentation was hosted by SXSW EDU 2024. Global literacy begins in the classroom. Today’s interdependent global economy and geopolitical landscape require a foundational understanding of the issues, forces, and actors that shape today's world. Educators have the opportunity to prepare the next generation for the increased role that global affairs will play in their lives…

Join this introductory webinar to learn tips and tricks for using CFR Education historical resources in the classroom, including timelines, videos, simulations, lesson plans, AP and IB curriculum alignments, and more. Teachers will explore the entire CFR Education library and leave with a ready-to-use lesson plan on the causes of the World Wars. Tailored to middle and high school U.S. and…

Meghan L. O’Sullivan, director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Jeane Kirkpatrick professor of the practice of international affairs at Harvard University, leads the conversation on energy security.

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Meghan L. O'Sullivan
Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, and…

Esther Brimmer, James H. Binger senior fellow in global governance at CFR, leads the conversation on governing the global commons.

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Esther Brimmer 
James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance
Council on Foreign Relations

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Irina A. Faskianos…

Thomas Graham, distinguished fellow at CFR, and Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg fellow for China studies at CFR, lead the conversation on China-Russia relations.

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Thomas Graham
Distinguished Fellow
Council on Foreign Relations

Zongyuan Zoe Liu
Maurice R. Greenberg…

This webinar was hosted on edWeb.net. Our world is interconnected. In a matter of seconds, news from across the globe can make its way to your students and into your classroom. Educators continue to go beyond the call of duty and try to supply students with the knowledge, skills, and perspective to understand our constantly changing world. How can you prepare to help students…

Tarek El-Ariss, James Wright professor and chair of Middle Eastern studies at Dartmouth College, and Susannah Heschel, Eli M. Black distinguished professor of Jewish studies at Dartmouth College, lead the conversation on navigating academic discourse on Israel and Palestine.

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Tarek El-Ariss
James Wright Professor and…

Shannon K. O’Neil, vice president, deputy director of studies, and the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at CFR, and author of The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter, leads the conversation on why regionalization, not globalization, has been the biggest economic trend of the last forty years.

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Shannon…

Join CFR Education to learn the basics of World101, including how to use the resources to teach Global Civics and address current events in your classroom. Teachers will explore the entire World101 library and leave with a ready-to-use lesson plan on globalization. The presentation is on December 5th from 4:00-4:30 PM EST, followed by Q&A.

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Jenny Lee, vice president for Arizona International, dean of international education, and professor of educational policy studies and practice at the University of Arizona, leads the conversation on U.S. international academic collaboration and how U.S.-China tensions are affecting higher education.

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Jenny J. Lee
Vice President for…

Calling all social studies high school teachers! Join us for an #sschat with Share My Lesson on X (Twitter), October 16 from 8 to 9 pm ET to discuss the opportunities and challenges of teaching the headlines. Make sure to follow the hashtag #sschat to join the conversation.

This webinar was hosted on Retro Report. Join Retro Report & CFR Education on Tuesday, October 3rd. This webinar will feature new films, interactive resources, and classroom-ready lesson plans on foreign policy for middle and high school educators. These free materials and strategies are a perfect fit for a variety of social studies courses, including U.S. and world…

This webinar was hosted in collaboration with Global Cities. At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever before, this unique masterclass gives teachers an opportunity to dive into free lesson plans on migration and learn how to measure student gains in global knowledge in a brand new way. This workshop co-hosted by Global Cities and CFR Education will guide you…

In this session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Steven A. Cook discusses CFR fellowships for tenured professors and Caroline Netchvolodoff gives a presentation on CFR Education resources.

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CFR Fellowships for Professors and CFR Education Presentation 

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In this “Emerging Technologies and Cyberspace” session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Lauren Kahn speaks on defense innovation and international security and Marc Rotenberg addresses the implications of emerging technologies on human rights and democracy. The conversation is moderated by Zaid A. Zaid.

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In this “Global Outlook” session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Jill Dougherty speaks on Russia and Ukraine, Vali R. Nasr discusses the Middle East, and Joseph Sany addresses Africa. The conversation is moderated by Calvin G. Sims.

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Global Outlook

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In this “Trade: Regionalization, Globalization, and the Green Economy” session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Inu Manak discusses economic globalization, Shannon K. O’Neil speak on economic regionalization, and Matthew J. Slaughter addresses the green energy industry. The conversation is moderated by Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.

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In this “Security in East Asia” session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Bonny Lin speak on China and Taiwan, Sue Mi Terry addresses North Korea and South Korea, and Daniel R. Russel discusses Japan. The conversation is moderated by Carla Anne Robbins. 

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Security in East Asia…

In this session during the CFR 2023 College and University Educators Workshop, Richard Haass discusses the themes in his book, “The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens,” and how educators can incorporate it into their classwork.

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A Conversation With CFR President Richard Haass

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Catherine Herrold, Yascha Mounk, Moira Whelan, and Carla Anne Robbins lead a conversation on advancing democracy around the world.

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Advancing Democracy Around the World

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Catherine E. Herrold, Yascha Mounk, Moira Whelan

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Adil Najam, Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Judith Shapiro, and Sherri Goodman lead a conversation on global climate policy at the 2022 College and University Educators Workshop. 

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The State of the World

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Luciana Borio, …

The CFR Education team leads a presentation on CFR resources for teaching and learning about foreign policy and international affairs.

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CFR Education Presentation

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Caitlin Cafaro, Charles Hopkins, Courtney Wood

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Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Miguel Centeno, Dawn Michele Whitehead, and Carla Koppell lead a conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and international affairs. 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education and International Affairs

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World101 is partnering with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, offering a series of digital professional development sessions on Zoom in spring 2021. These sessions will cover various aspects of the history of American foreign policy and diplomacy.

World101 is partnering with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, offering a series of digital professional development sessions on Zoom in spring 2021. These sessions will cover various aspects of the history of American foreign policy and diplomacy.

World101 is partnering with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, offering a series of digital professional development sessions on Zoom in spring 2021. These sessions will cover various aspects of the history of American foreign policy and diplomacy.

Build students’ global civic literacy in ways that are meaningful, relevant, and student-centered, drawing on resources from Pre-AP and World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations.

Charles Hopkins, director of teaching and learning at CFR; Jean E. Abshire, associate professor of political science and international studies at Indiana University Southeast; and Steven Elliott-Gower, associate professor of political science at Georgia College, lead a presentation of World101, CFR’s multimedia library of regional and topical issues that explain the fundamental concepts of…