The Aspen Institute Courses

Protecting American Allies and Interests in the Middle East - CENTCOM's Role

General McKenzie discusses CENTCOM's role in protecting U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East amid ongoing threats and the global pandemic, addressing challenges from Iran, Afghanistan, and other regional actors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Radical Scene Change: The Future of Live Theater and Its Artists and Audiences

Exploring the future of live theater, its artists, and audiences with Oskar Eustis and Anna Deavere Smith. Insights on adapting to change and preserving the art form's relevance and impact.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

COVID-19 and African Food Security - Impact and Solutions

Experts discuss COVID-19's impact on African food security, exploring challenges to agricultural progress and potential solutions to minimize long-term effects on the continent's farming sector.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Black Lives, Police Brutality, and Rewriting the Rules for 2020 and Beyond

Experts discuss systemic racism in America, examining its historical roots and impacts across various sectors, and explore strategies for rewriting societal rules to address longstanding inequities.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building a Culture of Collaboration to Tackle COVID-19 Disparities

Explore strategies for addressing COVID-19 health disparities through collaboration, community engagement, and targeted interventions in vulnerable populations.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Teaching to COVID-19: Humanities and Business Perspectives on Shaping a Just "New Normal"

Explore how humanities and business education can shape a more just "new normal" through innovative courses addressing COVID-19's impact on society and global business.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Emergency Savings - Lessons, Limits, and Strategies for Financial Resilience

Experts discuss strategies to promote emergency savings, including automation, behavioral economics, and policy changes, to build financial resilience for households facing unexpected crises.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Democracy and Capitalism: Navigating an Equitable Recovery Post-COVID-19

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on different groups and institutions, and discuss strategies for an equitable economic recovery with insights from business, education, and policy leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prioritizing Life Skills in Youth Sports - Returning to Play Post-Pandemic

Explore strategies for integrating life skills and mental health support into youth sports as activities resume, focusing on the role of adults in shaping positive experiences for children.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Health of Our Democracy - Voting During a Pandemic

Explore challenges and solutions for secure, trusted voting during a pandemic, including mail-in ballots and in-person safety measures for the upcoming general election.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The New Awakening in a Post-Pandemic World

Explore UNICEF's priorities, vaccine delivery, and children's rights in a post-pandemic world. Learn how to create impact and address challenges in global child welfare.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The World - Understanding Shifting Dynamics of Today's World Order

Explore global dynamics, foreign policy challenges, and the changing world order with insights from Dr. Richard Haass's new book and expert discussion on international relations.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paid Leave, Livable Wage, and Affordable Care - Policies to Avert Future Crises

Experts discuss policies for financial security of care workers, focusing on paid leave, livable wages, and affordable care. Explores impact of COVID-19 on caregivers and proposes solutions for an equitable economic recovery.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Regional Preparedness, Resilience, and Emergency Partnerships - IDEA 5

Strategies for enhancing regional preparedness, resilience, and emergency collaboration to effectively respond to crises and build stronger communities.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Strengthening Regional Industry Supply Value Chains - IDEA 4

Explore strategies to strengthen regional industry supply chains through collaboration, trust-building, and leveraging local knowledge for economic development and community empowerment.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video