Foreign Policy Courses and Certifications

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The Case for American Alliances - Strengths and Challenges

Explore the importance and challenges of American alliances with experts discussing global security, strategic partnerships, and the evolving landscape of international relations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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A Conversation with Susan Rice - National Security and Foreign Affairs

Insightful discussion with Susan Rice on national security, foreign policy, and global challenges, moderated by NBC's Andrea Mitchell.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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America in the World Today - Trade Wars, Tariffs, and Foreign Relations

Explore US foreign policy shifts, global relationships, and current challenges with insights from former Senator Bob Corker and CFR President Richard Haass on trade wars, sanctions, and international dynamics.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Are We Headed for War with Iran? - US-Iran Tensions and Diplomatic Challenges

Análisis de las tensiones entre EE.UU. e Irán y el riesgo de un conflicto militar, con Jeffrey Goldberg y William Burns discutiendo la política exterior estadounidense y las relaciones diplomáticas con Irán.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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America and the World - A Conversation with Former National Security Advisors

Former national security advisors discuss America's global role, foreign policy challenges, and strategic priorities in a thought-provoking conversation led by Nicholas Burns of the Aspen Strategy Group.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Defining Victory in Afghanistan and Iraq - Challenges and Perspectives

Análisis de expertos sobre los desafíos y perspectivas de "victoria" en Afganistán e Irak, explorando estrategias, amenazas terroristas, influencias externas y oportunidades comerciales en la región.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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America First - Examining Trump's Foreign Policy Approach

Análisis de la política exterior de Trump y sus implicaciones globales. Expertos debaten sobre el enfoque "America First", sus efectos en alianzas internacionales y el surgimiento de China y Rusia como potencias.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Understanding Trump's Foreign Policy

Análisis de la política exterior de Trump: cambios clave, impacto global y futuras direcciones bajo la agenda "America First". Expertos discuten decisiones controversiales y sus implicaciones geopolíticas.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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The World Turned Upside Down - Maintaining American Leadership in a Dangerous Age

Former National Security Advisors discuss recommendations for developing and executing a coherent strategy in a dangerous age, based on their new policy book "The World Turned Upside Down".

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Maintaining American Leadership in a Dangerous Age

Explore insights on maintaining American global leadership in turbulent times from former Secretaries Albright and Cohen, based on their policy book addressing contemporary international challenges.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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One State or Two State Solution: Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Experts discuss the viability of the two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, exploring peace prospects under Trump's administration and alternative approaches to resolving the conflict.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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US National Security Challenges: Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Future Threats

Explore US military strategies, from Afghanistan withdrawal to Ukraine support, with insights from decorated veteran Elliot Ackerman on current global threats and potential future challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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Canadian Perspective on Global Issues - Fireside Chat with Chrystia Freeland

Canadian perspective on U.S. relations, Ukraine war, economic ties, sanctions, and climate change. Insights from G20 finance meetings and global economic outlook from Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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The China Challenge - Is the U.S. Getting China Right?

Experts discuss the complex U.S.-China relationship, exploring diplomatic tensions, technological decoupling, and strategies for managing this critical bilateral dynamic in a changing global landscape.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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UK Foreign Policy and Security Challenges - Fireside Chat with James Cleverly

Foreign Secretary Cleverly discusses UK-US cooperation, European security, Ukraine war, Russia, China competition, and global challenges in a wide-ranging analysis of foreign policy and security topics.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video