The Aspen Institute Courses

The Real Story: Exploring Truth and Representation in Storytelling

Explore the role of storytellers in representing diverse communities, focusing on vision, justice, and honoring full humanity through artistic expression and truthful narratives.

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

The Gatekeepers - Expanding America's Cultural Power Structure

Explore challenges and opportunities for diverse gatekeepers in homogeneous cultural institutions. Insights from industry leaders on expanding representation and power structures in America's creative fields.

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

Diversity in Museums: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Leadership

Explore strategies to address diversity challenges in museum staffing, including bilingual labels, fellowships, and outreach, to enhance cultural representation and community impact.

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

How China's Crackdown Challenges the World

Explore China's economic slowdown, Xi Jinping's policies, and their global impact on democracy, cooperation, and key issues like climate change and nuclear proliferation.

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

Cancer Moonshot Initiative - A Conversation with Vice President Joe Biden

Explore the Cancer Moonshot initiative with Vice President Joe Biden as he discusses groundbreaking efforts to accelerate cancer research and improve patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

We Desperately Need to Reform Our Approach to Public Universities

Explore the challenges facing public universities, including funding declines and regulatory constraints, and discuss potential reforms to strengthen higher education institutions.

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

The Millennial Agenda - Political Influence and Voting Trends

Explore the political impact of millennials, their voting patterns, and key issues shaping their loyalties in the 2016 US election landscape.

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

The Future of American National Security and the Republican Party

Exploring Republican perspectives on US global role, Trump's foreign policy, and America's future in international affairs amidst changing political landscapes.

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

Back to the Future - Is the World Heading Into a New Wave of Protectionism?

Explore the potential resurgence of global protectionism, examining its implications for international trade, economic policies, and geopolitical relationships.

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

The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America

Explore Obama's presidency through the lens of race, examining his approach to racial conflicts and the impact on American democracy and society.

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

The Bill of Rights at 225 - Why History Matters

Explore the enduring significance of the US Constitution's first ten amendments, their adoption, and contemporary relevance with David Rubenstein and Jeffrey Rosen.

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

Are We Beating the Islamic State?

Comprehensive analysis of strategies and progress in combating ISIS, exploring military, political, and ideological dimensions of the conflict.

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

My Story: Survivors of the Syrian War

Powerful firsthand accounts from Syrian war survivors, offering unique perspectives on resilience, human rights, and the ongoing conflict's impact.

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

The Four Commitments - Choices That Create Your Life

Explore the four major life commitments and their impact on personal success. Learn how to choose and execute these commitments, and discover possibilities for new commitments in later life stages.

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

Investing for a Sustainable Future - Strategies for Responsible Investing

Explore strategies for integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision-making, with insights from industry experts on responsible investing approaches and tools.

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