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The Changing Response to AIDS
A neglected global health crisis ultimately became a top priority for policymakers, donors, and doctors.
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Trade as Foreign Policy
When local concerns drive national trade policies, there are global consequences.
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The Suez Canal Crisis
Explore a historical case study on the Suez Canal to understand how monetary policy can also be used as a tool of foreign policy.
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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.
GLS 200: Introduction to Global Issues
Grade Level
College
This course’s syllabus is designed to introduce students to various points of view on contemporary international issues.
LEH100: Freshman Seminar - Global Issues
Grade Level
College
This freshman seminar course will prepare students to learn, think about, and analyze a wide range of global issues taking place in today’s world.
POLS Y219: Intro to International Relations
Grade Level
College
In this course, we will study international relations by examining the interactions between actors with different interests, ideas, constraints, and motivations.
HIST-H101: World History in the 20th Century
Grade Level
College
Syllabus for use in introductory courses to history and international studies, using the World101 modules. The materials here are intended for use in 100-level university courses.
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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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Essential Events Since 1945
Learn how the Cold War and other critical developments shaped today’s world.