Curated OER
US Government: Foreign Policy
Students examine American foreign policy. In this diplomacy lesson, students research Internet sources to identify and describe foreign policy events that have shaped the United States and examine the role of the United Nations.
Other
Overseas Security Advisory Council
Everything you wanted to know about the Overseas Security Advisory Council - "an enormously succcessful joint venture for effective security cooperation. Topics include: Global News, What's New, Publications, and Site Search, among others.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: The U 2 Airplane Incident
This site has extensive information about the U-2 Airplane Incident, including many first hand sources such as telegrams and memorandums.
Other
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress
The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-partisan and non-profit corporation. Inspired by Dwight Eisenhower's 1969 call for programs on the American Presidency for 'students old and young.'
US Department of State
Foreign Relations of the United States
This site provides an extensive amount of information on presidential foreign policy for both the past and present administrations. This government site offers a great deal of high level information.
Other
Center for Strategic & International Studies
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Authors provide daily analysis of current world events as well as news by region and issue. Blogs and reports on major news stories are also available. Many subjects are presented beginning with an entire background overview, helping...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: History Makers Series General Richard B. Myers
The transcript of a speech by General Richard B. Myers to the Council on Foreign Relations, this page provides not only biographical information about Myers but also a commentary on the War in Iraq and the Bush Administration. (June 29,...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: How to Handle North Korea
A review of the sinking of a South Korean ship by North Korea, & the actions of retribution taken so far. The final discussion revolves around the critical importance that China plays in this, and the influence it can lever either...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Iran's Nuclear Program
Greg Bruno discusses Iran's Nuclear Program from its conception in the 1950s to the present day, focusing specifically on the tenuous relationship between Iran and the United States. Updated March 10, 2010.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Iraq: The Challenge of Securing the Peace
Interactive two-day lesson plan that engages students in consideration of divergent policy alternatives concerning how the situation in Iraq should be handled, who should be in charge, and what the goals should be.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Iraq After War: Securing the Peace
Interactive instructional activity places learners in the role of decision-makers as they explore divergent policy alternatives concerning how the post-war period in Iraq should be handled, who should be in charge, and what the goals...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: 9.11 Two Years Later: Teaching About Terrorism
Lesson plan explores the issue of U.S. policy towards international terrorism.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Terrorism: How Should We Respond?
Students use handouts and online resources to explore policy options on the question of how the United States should respond to terrorism. Students will then develop an option that reflects their own views. Note: Some of the lesson's...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: North Korea and Nuclear Weapons
This two-part lesson explores a range of contrasting policy options and is designed to engage students in consideration of this important international issue of North Korea's nuclear weapons.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: United States Constitution: Article Ii
Full text of Article II from the U.S. Constitution, as well as detailed annotations that explain the reasoning and subsequent impact of each clause and section of the Article. Content explores everything from the nature and scope of...
Other
Foreign Policy Association
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
Other
The Council on Foreign Relations: Model Diplomacy
Model Diplomacy is a free and highly adaptable simulation focusing on timely foreign policy issues. This site provides background information, policy options, and a hypothetical decision point for students to role-play and discuss....
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: The History of the Salt Ii
The history of the US - USSR negotiations to limit the production and use of nuclear weapons. (1979)
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill: American Diplomacy
An on-line magazine that provides "Commentary, Analysis, and Research on American Foreign Policy and Its Practice." Also contains articles from actual ambassadors and diplomats in the Foreign Service.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China: Foreign Relations
An excellent site from China.org.cn for information on China's foreign relations. Site is broken into the following sections: contents, foreign policy, principles, development of foreign relations, and foreign affairs.
University of North Carolina
American Diplomacy: Jimmy Carter and Salt Ii: The Path to Frustration
This is an article about Jimmy Carter's presidency and his Strategic Arms Objectives.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Wounded Knee Massacre
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Wounded Knee Massacre.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: American Imperialism: Spanish American War
A collection of primary sources that explores the Spanish-American War.