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What Roles Do Congress and the President Play in U.S. Foreign Policy?
What does the Constitution say about foreign policy? In this free resource, explore how the powers of Congress and the president protect and advance the country’s interests abroad.
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What Gets in the Way of Free Trade?
Tariffs, quotas, and other barriers all get in the way of free trade. Learn why some countries impose them anyway.
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How Did Decolonization Reshape the World?
From India and the Palestinian Territories to Vietnam and Sudan, learn how former colonies sought independence—and how the shadow of colonialism still affects many regions today.
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How Target Setting Can Help Guide Climate Action
Setting achievable targets can help governments and companies plan their efforts to fight climate change and measure their progress.
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A Brief History of U.S. Foreign Aid
Where and why the United States gives foreign aid has changed over time. Learn the difference between military, economic, and humanitarian aid and the history behind U.S. aid.
Featured Teaching Resources
Mini Simulation
Dispute in Kashmir
Should the UN Security Council step in and address the ongoing dispute in Kashmir? Explore this simulation.
Activity
Navigating the Green Transition
Length
One class period
Simulation
Humanitarian Intervention in South Sudan in 2014 (NSC)
Set in May 2014. An ongoing civil war means South Sudan faces the threat of mass violence, reprisals, and possibly genocide.
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Teaching Climate Change: From Earth Day to Every Day
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