The Aspen Institute Courses

Inflection Point - India and the Changing World Order

Explore India's emerging role as a global power, its democratic challenges, and geopolitical significance amid shifting world dynamics, featuring insights from Indian experts and diplomats.

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

The China Challenge - Is the U.S. Getting China Right?

Experts discuss the complex U.S.-China relationship, exploring diplomatic tensions, technological decoupling, and strategies for managing this critical bilateral dynamic in a changing global landscape.

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

U.S. Army Transformation and National Security - A Fireside Chat with Secretary Christine Wormuth

Secretary Wormuth discusses Army transformation, new combat systems, and national security challenges. She shares insights on leadership and efforts to modernize the U.S. Army for future threats.

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

Homeland Security Challenges: Migration, Terrorism, and Cybersecurity

Insights from DHS Secretary Mayorkas on migration, terrorism, cybersecurity, and election integrity. Discusses challenges and opportunities in homeland security, including personal reflections on displacement.

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

Writing Stories that Connect - Memoir and Empathy

Explore how memoir fosters empathy and connection with authors Simran Jeet Singh, Kwame Alexander, and Javier Zamora as they discuss their works, inspirations, and the power of storytelling to drive change and remind us of our shared humanity.

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

A.I.'s Rendezvous with Art - The Future of Creative Expression

Alexander Reben explores AI's impact on creative expression, discussing its potential to bridge imagination and reality through his 15-year artistic practice that blends automation, algorithms, and art with playfulness and humor.

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

What Does It Mean to Be a Better Person?

Explore practical steps to becoming a better person with David Brooks, examining abstract concepts like morality and virtue in everyday life.

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

Women, Girls, and Digital Inclusion - A $1 Trillion Opportunity for 2030 Development Goals

Explore the economic impact of women's digital exclusion and strategies for achieving gender parity in technology access, education, and employment opportunities by 2030.

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

A Critical Minerals Policy for the United States

Explore the importance of critical minerals in US policy, examining their role in national security, economic growth, and technological innovation.

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

The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence - Ethical Regulation and Implementation

Explore AI's societal impact, ethical challenges, and regulatory needs with insights from government and tech leaders on implementation, innovation, and global competitiveness.

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

The Global Democracy Agenda - Denver Dialogue on Democracy

Experts discuss global democracy erosion, threats to democratic order, and strategies for ensuring democratic resilience in the U.S. and internationally.

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

Investigating Russian Government: Information Warfare and Corruption in Ukraine

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev discusses Russia's information warfare, corruption, and the Ukraine conflict, offering insights on Putin's regime and its global impact.

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

Combating Digital Financial Crime: Cross-Sector Collaboration and Emerging Threats

Experts discuss combating digital financial crime amid AI and crypto advancements, exploring collaboration between government and private sector to address evolving threats and regulations.

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

Final Frontier - Space Strategy for the Future

Explore geopolitics, challenges, and opportunities in space with experts discussing U.S. spacepower strategy, competition, technology, and international partnerships.

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

Shifting Tides - A New Era in Middle Eastern Security and Politics

Experts discuss recent Middle Eastern developments, including political shifts, evolving alliances, and foreign influences, exploring potential stability and security implications for the region.

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