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Foreign Policy

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Simulation
Boko Haram in Nigeria (NSC)
Set in February 2017. A Boko Haram attack threatens the stability of Nigeria, as the country seeks U.S. aid.
Mini Simulation
Economic Sanctions
How should the United States apply sanctions to influence a crisis abroad? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Mini Simulation
Negotiating Ukrainian Security in 1993
How should the United States manage dismantling Ukraine's nuclear arsenal while safeguarding against renewed conflict in Europe? Explore this historical simulation set in 1993.
Simulation
Boko Haram in Nigeria (UNSC)
Set in February 2017. A Boko Haram attack threatens the stability of Nigeria, as the country seeks international aid.
Mini Simulation
Trade Policy
How should the United States leverage trade to respond when a rivalry between growing trade partners threatens regional stability? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Mini Simulation
Prisoner Swap
How should the United States respond when an American citizen is unjustly detained? Explore this simulation.
Syllabus
POL 350: American Political Theory
In this course we will examine the history and development of American political thought, with attention to the thinkers and themes influential to institutions, ideologies, and controversies.
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POLS 2274: U.S. Foreign Policy
In this course, students learn about foreign policy, and through a capstone simulation experience engage in the U.S. foreign policy process.
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HIST-H101: World History in the 20th Century
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.
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POLS Y219: Intro to International Relations
In this course, we will study international relations by examining the interactions between actors with different interests, ideas, constraints, and motivations.
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POLS 2401: Current Global Issues
Students will learn about the political, social, economic, and cultural forces shaping contemporary global issues such as climate change, conflict, human rights, terrorism and other issues.
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GC1Y: Global Challenges
In this class we will examine some of our most pressing contemporary global challenges within their historical and regional contexts
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Toolkit: Global Civic Learning
This toolkit is organized around each of the authors’ respective roles and responsibilities in the Department of Service Learning and Civic Engagement (Co-Curricular Activities), Global Programs and
Mini Simulation
Intelligence: Covert Action
How should the United States use secret measures to address a national security threat? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Mini Simulation
Soft Power
Should the United States use soft power to enhance its standing in the world? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
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Peacekeeping
Should the United States support peacekeeping in a country filled with ethnic conflict? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
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Deterrence
How should the United States use deterrence to block threats against itself and its allies? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Mini Simulation
Arms Control
Should the United States use arms control to reduce the threat of a new type of weapon? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Mini Simulation
Armed Force
Should the United States use armed force to address a conflict in another country? Explore this hypothetical simulation.
Learning Journey
Will China Invade Taiwan?

Explore Taiwan’s relationships with the United States and China. Then take part in a national security simulation to help avoid future conflict.

Learning Journey
Trade: Trade Wars

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand trade relations between the United States and China.

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Trade: Policy

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the ways in which trade can be used as part of foreign policy.

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Trade: Introduction

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand international trade.

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U.S. Foreign Policy

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand U.S. foreign policy.

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Tools of Foreign Policy

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the tools of foreign policy.

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Approaches to Foreign Policy

Explore this collection of learning resources to understand the critical debates behind foreign policy strategy.