The Aspen Institute Courses

US-China Relations: Opportunities and Challenges - Aspen Security Forum 2023

Insightful discussion on U.S.-China relations, exploring cooperation opportunities and security challenges in Asia Pacific. Ambassador Xie Feng shares perspectives on maintaining open communication in an era of rising tensions.

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

U.S. Competitiveness: Challenges and Opportunities in Workforce Skills and AI

Exploring workforce skills, AI, and U.S. competitiveness amid technological and geopolitical shifts. Discusses strategies for enhancing workforce capabilities and ethical AI implementation to maintain national economic strength.

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

Accelerating Defense Capabilities: Innovation and Adoption in the DoD

Experts discuss DoD's focus on technological innovation, addressing current threats and future challenges. Insights on defense capabilities, innovation opportunities, and collaboration between government and private sectors.

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

Semiconductors and National Security - The CHIPS Challenge

Explore the critical role of semiconductors in national security, featuring insights from Intel's CEO and a former U.S. Commerce Secretary on industry challenges and strategies.

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

UK Foreign Policy and Security Challenges - Fireside Chat with James Cleverly

Foreign Secretary Cleverly discusses UK-US cooperation, European security, Ukraine war, Russia, China competition, and global challenges in a wide-ranging analysis of foreign policy and security topics.

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

U.S. Space Command: Challenges and Opportunities in Space Security - Aspen Security Forum 2023

Explore space's military implications with Gen. Dickinson, covering international norms, competition, collaboration, and emerging tech challenges in U.S. space security.

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

Transatlantic Security Priorities and UN Collaboration - Fireside Chat

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discusses global challenges, UN's role, and US foreign policy priorities, covering topics from North Korea to AI and Israel, in a wide-ranging conversation on international affairs.

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

East African Security and Development: A Conversation with Monica Juma

Insightful discussion on East Africa's geopolitical landscape, focusing on Kenya's role, regional security challenges, and U.S.-Kenya relations. Ambassador Monica Juma offers expert analysis on key issues.

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

U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Security Challenges - Admiral John C. Aquilino

Admiral Aquilino discusses U.S. military strategy in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on China-Taiwan relations, North Korea's nuclear program, and emerging security challenges in the region.

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

Gender, Health, and Entrepreneurship in the Global South

Explore innovative solutions for improving healthcare access, gender equality, and economic prosperity in developing nations through entrepreneurship and expert insights.

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

Lessons from the Edge - Ukraine Crisis and US National Security

Former US Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch discusses her memoir, provides expert analysis on the war in Ukraine, and explains why supporting Ukraine aligns with US national security interests.

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

The Recompete Pilot Program - Investing in Economically Distressed Communities

Explore the $200M Recompete Pilot Program aimed at investing in economically distressed communities. Learn about eligibility, goals, and how to prepare for this funding opportunity.

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

Big Money - The Role of Institutional Capital in Supporting Latino Community Prosperity

Experts discuss institutional capital's impact on Latino communities, exploring investment decisions, community wealth-building, and equity to empower advocates for better resource distribution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America's New Frontier - Global Trends Shaping 21st Century Policy

Explore transformative global forces shaping the 21st century, including demographics, water stress, energy transition, and geopolitics, with insights on their impact on American foreign and development policies.

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

The Elephant in the Room - How the GOP Is Plotting Its Future

Exploring the GOP's current state and future dynamics, including key players, policy shifts, and strategies for navigating the political landscape in a changing America.

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