Foreign Policy Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

A Conversation on Intelligence, Democracy, and Foreign Policy with Rep. Adam Schiff

Explore insights on democracy, elections, and global politics with Congressman Adam Schiff in a discussion moderated by Andrea Mitchell, covering key domestic and international issues.

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

The Aspen Institute

The View from London - UK Foreign Policy Perspectives

Insightful discussion with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on global affairs, international relations, and Britain's role in the world post-Brexit, moderated by NBC's Andrea Mitchell.

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

The Aspen Institute

Foreign Policy Choices for 2021 and Beyond

Explore critical foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. with insights from former Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken, moderated by WSJ's Gerald Seib.

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

The Aspen Institute

Do Morals Matter in Foreign Policy - A Conversation with Joseph Nye

Explore moral considerations in foreign policy with Joseph Nye, examining historical perspectives, soft power, and contemporary challenges in international relations.

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

The Aspen Institute

Exercise of Power - American Foreign Policy in the Post-Cold War World

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates discusses America's global role post-Cold War, analyzing failures, successes, and proposing solutions for effective leadership in a changing international landscape.

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

The Aspen Institute

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

The Aspen Institute

On the Rise: Perspectives on Foreign Policy from Emerging Leaders

Rising leaders discuss critical foreign policy issues, including economic security alliances, corporate roles in national security, diversity in national security workforce, connecting startups to defense, and reframing U.S. policy in South Asia.

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

RSA Conference

Technology and the Transformation of U.S. Foreign Policy

Explore how technology shapes U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy efforts to create a secure, innovative, and rights-respecting tech future with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

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

Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

Explore power dynamics in international relations through case studies of great, middle, and small powers. Analyze foreign policy strategies and their impact on global affairs.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

18 ratings

Explore China's global engagement since 1978, examining its economic opening, resource acquisition, talent recruitment, and evolving international relations, particularly with the US and Asia-Pacific region.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore US politics, foreign policy, and US-India relations, gaining insights into America's global impact and the world's most significant democratic bilateral relationship.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Reimagining Reagan - Conservatives and the End of the Cold War - Marcus Witcher, Hayek Lecture Series

1 rating

Challenging conservative myths about Reagan's role in ending the Cold War, exploring his compromises and policy shifts that frustrated conservatives but ultimately led to peaceful relations with the USSR.

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

TED

Harris vs. Trump - What's at Stake for the World in the 2024 US Presidential Election

Explore the critical impact of the 2024 US presidential election with geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer, comparing Harris and Trump's policies on foreign affairs, immigration, and the economy.

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

Professor Dave Explains

George W. Bush - A War on Terror

Explore the presidency of George W. Bush, from the controversial 2000 election to the 9/11 attacks and subsequent foreign policy decisions that shaped his tenure and American history.

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

The Aspen Institute

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