The Aspen Institute Courses

Fantasyland - How America Went Haywire

Explore America's 500-year journey into magical thinking and make-believe, examining how reality and illusion have blurred in the post-factual present.

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

Markets Can Solve the Global Energy and Climate Challenge - If We Let Them

Exploring global energy challenges, environmental consequences, and market-based solutions for balancing energy needs with sustainability, drawing from research in various countries.

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

We Have the Power to Shape Our World

Inspiring environmental activist delivers powerful performance, blending spoken word and music to empower youth and advocate for climate action.

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

What's It Like to Cover the Trump White House?

Explore the challenges and dynamics of covering the Trump White House with top journalists, discussing press antagonism, physical threats, and the rapid pace of news in this unprecedented era.

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

Who's Generating the New Jobs, and What Skills Will Workers Need?

Explore the changing job landscape, emerging skills, and preparation strategies for the digitized economy with insights from industry leaders and policymakers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Are the Founders Back in Vogue?

Explore the renewed popularity of America's Founding Fathers with historians and legal experts, examining their relevance to modern society and the complexities of their legacies.

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

Has American Grand Strategy Gone Missing

Explore America's global role, challenges to its grand strategy, and the impact of recent events on its international standing and domestic politics.

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

Reframing Natural Resource Economies

Innovators discuss sustainable approaches to revitalize rural economies through natural resource stewardship, creating jobs and fostering community resilience in diverse regions across America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Fight for Geopolitical Supremacy in the Asia Pacific

Explore China's geopolitical ambitions in the Asia Pacific, examining military buildup, economic factors, and regional tensions through expert insights and diplomatic perspectives.

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

Europe in Crisis

Explore the impact of migration on European security, integration, and global implications with insights from diplomats and experts on addressing this complex crisis.

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

The Security State

Explore national security challenges, including Guantanamo, terrorism trials, private sector involvement, and balancing security with liberty. Experts discuss military responses versus human rights approaches.

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

Directing National Intelligence

Explore global threats, challenges, and opportunities facing US intelligence with Director James Clapper in this insightful discussion on national security and geopolitical dynamics.

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

The Russian Bear on the Prowl

Explore Putin's geopolitical strategies, NATO's challenges, and global security implications in this expert panel discussion on Russia's international provocations and power plays.

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

The Growing Inequality of Trust

Explore trust disparities in institutions across 28 countries, examining challenges for leadership and opportunities for businesses to address societal issues in a divided world.

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

Neuroprosthetics - Testing the Limits of the Brain

Explore the cutting-edge field of neuroprosthetics, focusing on brain-controlled artificial limbs and their impact on restoring functionality and sensory experiences for amputees.

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