The Aspen Institute Courses

News at the Speed of Data

Explore how social media revolutionizes news reporting, featuring insights on data-driven journalism, audience engagement, and innovative storytelling formats in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

National Security 2024 - What Might Liberty Look Like?

Explore the future of liberty, privacy, and national security in 2024. Experts discuss technology's impact, democracy, transparency, and potential risks to American freedoms.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Service Year - Creating a New Cultural Norm

Explore the transformative potential of national service for young Americans, discussing its benefits, implementation strategies, and impact on civic engagement and societal progress.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Do We Get What We Pay For in American Healthcare?

Exploring the complexities of American healthcare costs, spending efficiency, and outcomes compared to other nations, with insights on reforms, consumer empowerment, and future challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Can Character Be Taught - Full Session

Explore character education in schools with experts discussing theories, practices, and debates on teaching traits like grit and integrity to students for long-term success.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Does Maximizing Shareholder Value Endanger America's Great Companies

Explore the impact of shareholder value maximization on American companies, discussing corporate purpose, short-term vs. long-term thinking, and ethical considerations in business.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Overcoming Pandemic Learning Loss - Bringing High-Dosage Tutoring to Students Nationwide

Explore strategies to address pandemic-induced learning losses through high-dosage tutoring, featuring expert insights on economic consequences and policy solutions for educational recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Higher Education Climate Action Listening Session - Session 6

Exploring strategies to leverage organizing and policy for scaling climate action in higher education, featuring insights from leaders in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Changing Strategic Environment - Lessons and Opportunities

Insightful discussion on global strategic challenges, featuring military and political leaders analyzing current geopolitical issues and their implications for U.S. national security and foreign policy.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Transforming for Future Challenges - U.S. Defense Innovation and Technology Integration

Experts discuss strategies for the U.S. to maintain technological superiority, focusing on rapid innovation, public-private partnerships, and adapting to global competition and technological advancements.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Charting a Course Toward a More Inclusive Financial System

Explore strategies for creating a more inclusive financial system with insights from government, industry, and nonprofit leaders. Discover recommendations and action plans for enhancing financial inclusion.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech, AI, and Competitiveness in American Industry

Explore AI regulations, global competition, and strategies for maintaining technological advantage in the evolving landscape of American industry.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

On the Rise - Perspectives on Foreign Policy

Young leaders discuss critical foreign policy issues, offering insights on Latin America engagement, talent diversity, Indo-Pacific alliances, and energy diplomacy in Asia-Pacific, proposing policy recommendations for pressing global challenges.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fireside Chat with Jon Finer - U.S. National Security Perspectives

Engaging discussion on national security with Jon Finer, exploring key global issues and U.S. foreign policy strategies. Gain insights from a top advisor's perspective.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Israel-Hamas War - America's Role and the Strategic Landscape

Experts analyze the Israel-Hamas conflict, examining US involvement and potential paths to stability in a critical discussion on Middle East geopolitics and diplomacy.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video