The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) presents a backgrounder on Al-Shabab; an Islamist insurgent group that remains capable of carrying out massive attacks in Somalia and surrounding countries despite a decade-long African Union offensive against the Islamist group. CFR Backgrounders provide an in-depth analysis on current political and economic issues.

The Council on Foreign Relation's (CFR) "Deforestation in the Amazon" InfoGuide provides a compelling look at the causes and consequences of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and is available online in English and Portuguese. CFR InfoGuides are a multimedia series to promote understanding of complex foreign policy issues.

The Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) InfoGuide on The Taliban examines the two Talibans, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the consequences for the region. CFR InfoGuides are a multimedia series to promote understanding of complex foreign policy issues.

The northern reaches of the planet are melting at a pace few nations can afford to ignore, yielding potentially lucrative returns in energy, minerals, and shipping. But debate is mounting over whether the Arctic can be developed sustainably and peaceably.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and National Geographic commissioned a survey to gauge what young people educated in American colleges and universities know about geography, the environment, demographics, U.S. foreign policy, recent international events, and economics. The survey, conducted in May 2016 among 1,203 respondents aged eighteen to twenty-six, revealed significant gaps between what young people understand about today’s world and what they need to know to successfully navigate and compete in it. Included on site is the full survey report (PDF) and a sample quiz of some of the survey questions.

Model Diplomacy is the Council on Foreign Relations’ (CFR) free multimedia simulation program. It engages students through role-play and case studies to understand the issues, institutions, and challenges of creating and implementing U.S. foreign policy. It is an adaptable interactive resource that promotes independent research, critical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative approaches to problem solving. Model Diplomacy places students in the position of policymakers deliberating hypothetical scenarios based on real issues. Content is informed by CFR experts.

An interactive timeline on the nuclear negotiations between the United States and North Korea across three decades that have failed to halt the advance of the North’s atomic weapons program.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) presents a backgrounder on the recent tariffs, also known as import taxes, on steel and aluminum. President Trump argues that tariffs are necessary to protect U.S. national security, but many experts argue that the measures could backfire. CFR Backgrounders provide an in-depth analysis on current political and economic issues.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of the biggest events of 1968, from the Vietnam War to the civil rights movement.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of Canada's government, economy, society, and geography.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of the trends and policies surrounding U.S. immigration.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the military alliance underpinning U.S. global leadership.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of North Korea, including its nuclear buildup, the Kim dynasty, and more.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of presidential summit meetings from the Cold War through today.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of Russia's politics, history, economy, and more.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of Turkey's politics, economy, history, and more.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of the concepts and controversies surrounding U.S. trade.

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), take this quiz to test your knowledge of the major events of World War II, from Normandy to Nagasaki.

In Convene the Council, students will take on the role of President of the United States and respond to world events with the support of their National Security Council.

In Convene the Council, students will learn to:
-Address international crises through strategic action
-Engage with members of the National Security Council
-Weigh various policy options
-Delegate action to appropriate government agencies and departments
-Work to improve core metrics of U.S. prosperity, values, security, and world health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
-Explain the basics of foreign policy–making in the United States
-Evaluate the effectiveness of various foreign policy options in a variety of situations
-Distinguish among foreign policy tools such as aid, sanctions, and military force
-Evaluate the potential effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other countries

For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary.

This award-winning collection of multimedia explainers is a starting point for students with little or no background knowledge of international relations and foreign policy. With accessible, jargon-free language and instructor-designed teaching resources, lessons on the World101 platform are non-partisan and developed in partnership with Council on Foreign Relation experts.