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Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Globalization of Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
September 11 signaled the end of the age of geopolitics and the advent of a new age- the era of global politics. The challenge U.S. policymakers face today is to recognize that fundamental change in world politics and to use America's...
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Website
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: How to Handle North Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Interactive
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Iran's Nuclear Program

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

The Development of Australian Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the history and changes in Australia's foreign policy, as they try to establish new ties other than Britain, the United States, and New Zealand.
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Cuban Foreign Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Documents on Cuban's international relations, focusing on its relationship with the Soviet Union, China, and the United States.
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Website
Other

Brazil Ministry of External Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful resource developed by the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Covers topics such as foreign policy, political groups, international relations, and the structure and services of the ministry. Also gives a virtual tour and provides...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Foreign Affairs: A False Choice on Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough and comprehensive analysis of American - Pakistani relations by Daniel Markey, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. In this July 2007 piece Markey advises the U.S. government to nurture its relations with...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Rutherford Birchard Hayes: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Dealing with foreign affairs was relatively easy for Rutherford B. Hayes. Find out about the conception of the Panama Canal at this time.
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Website
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: History & Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a quick look at the history of Israel. Use the blue toolbar at the top to read about biblical times, foreign domination, and statehood. Clicking on the underlined words will take you to even...
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Richard M. Nixon: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the foreign policy of the Nixon administration with a focus on China, the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the U.S.S.R., and Vietnam.
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Website
Council of Foreign Relations

Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for Foreign Affairs, a non-partisan periodical that focuses on foreign policy. Some articles are free, others require a subscription.
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Unit Plan
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Relative Pronouns: Que

For Students 9th - 10th
Fantastic explanation of relative pronouns with an introduction to using the Spanish relative pronoun "que." Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate the use of "que," as a relative pronoun. Students may test their understanding...
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Unit Plan
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Relative Pronouns: Quien

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to using the Spanish relative pronoun "quien," that contrasts its use with the pronoun "que," Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate this principle. Students may test their understanding of the...
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Unit Plan
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Relative Pronouns and Adjectives: Review

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent review of relative pronouns and adjectives in Spanish. Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate their usage. Students may test their mastery of this principle with a quiz that follows the lesson.
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: u.s. Cuban Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tense relationship between USA and Cuba is a complicated one. This article addresses ten topics including the current status between the countries, public opinion, main issues in conflict, role of Raul Castro, why Cuba is on world...
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Primary
US Department of State

Office of the Historian: Foreign Relations of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized by the presidential administration, students can search for the historical record of the significant diplomatic activity and major U.S. foreign policy decisions. Documents start with Kennedy Administration (1961) and end with...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
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Website
Other

National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
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Website
Other

National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
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Handout
US Department of State

America.gov: American Life: Bridge to the 21st Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a comprehensive summary of American history from the 1990s to the beginning of the 21st century. Focuses on presidential elections, domestic policy, economics, foreign relations, and terrorism.
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Website
Other

Embassy of El Salvador in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This official government website is full of great information about El Salvador including topics such as economy, tourism, history, politics, national emblems, biographies, culture, government, foreign relations, and more.
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Website
Other

Embassy of El Salvador in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This official government website is full of great information about El Salvador including topics such as economy, tourism, history, politics, national emblems, biographies, culture, government, foreign relations, and more.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Chinese Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take a deeper look into the history and development of China's foreign policies and aid lessons with these suggested readings.