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The Marshall Plan
Understand how the Marshall Plan, one of the first large foreign aid programs, helped Europe rebuild after World War II, but also served the foreign policy interests of the United States.
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History of U.S. Immigration Policy
Explore how the United States has responded to migrants throughout history—from the Chinese Exclusion Act to DACA—and how immigration policy influences the society, economy, and politics of a country.
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How Did the Cold War Stay Cold?
Learn how the United States and the Soviet Union avoided potentially catastrophic confrontation.
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How Do Treaties Get Made?
In this U.S. foreign policy video, understand the challenges of negotiating treaties and dive into two international climate agreements.
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The History of Terrorism and U.S. Counterterrorism Since 1945
From the creation of the CIA to the “War on Terror,” learn about the evolution of U.S. counterterrorism policies in this terrorism timeline.
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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.
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How Did the United States Become a Global Power?
Learn about the three wars that transformed the United States’ standing in the world.
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What Is the Relationship Between Domestic and Foreign Policy?
Explore maps and charts that illustrate how climate change, terrorism, COVID-19, and internet freedom require both international and domestic solutions in an increasingly interconnected world.
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How Do Forces Outside Government Influence Policymaking?
Learn how journalism, social media, public opinion, and lobbies are all a part of American democracy and influence U.S. foreign policy.
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What Is the Enlightenment and How Did It Transform Politics?
Explore how calls for liberty, equality, and individual rights sparked revolutions around the world.