National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Policy
A thorough review of Woodrow Wilson's foreign policies in these four lessons offered by EDSITEment. Learn the origins of "Wilsonianism," Wilson's views on relations with countries in Latin America, Wilson's decision to enter World War I,...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Truman: Foreign Affairs
This site gives a great overview of the early Cold War under President Truman. Describes relations with the Soviet Union, the atomic bomb, actions in western Europe, and the Korean War. A great piece that gives the reader a fantastic...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Foreign Eyes
Two related learning modules consider Western perspectives on the Middle East, beginning with the Persian invasions of Greece (fifth century BC) and moving forward into the present time. Useful background on the history of wartime and...
Other
Foreign Policy Journal: Us Africa Relations: Arms and the Strongman
President Nkurunziza of Burundi is the latest leader to discover the efficacy of tear gas in maintaining political power. Burundi has been transformed from a sleepy all-but-forgotten state to a headlining destination of many of the...
Other
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs: Brazil
Includes facts about the people, land, government, history, economy, foreign relations, and political conditions of Brazil. There is a concentration on Brazil's diplomatic relations with Australia plus some travel advice if you plan on...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council of Foreign Rel.: How to Build a Democratic Iraq
A scholarly article from the Council of Foreign Relations which focuses on the issues facing the Iraqi people as they try to rebuild a new government. The authors argue that the Iraqi people do have several advantages in helping them...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Relative Pronouns: El Que, La Que, Lo Que
An online introduction to using the Spanish relative pronouns "el que," "la que," "los que," "las que," and "lo que." Ample examples in Spanish and English illustrate their usage. Students may test their understanding of these relative...
Other
Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland)
The homepage for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs.
City University of New York
American Social History Proj.: Decoding u.s. Foreign Policy: Iran Contra Affair
Young scholars explore the Iran-Contra Affair using a timeline and related documents, and practice critical thinking about US foreign policy during the late Cold War years, and about the actions of officials of Ronald Reagan's...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: William Howard Taft: Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft's 1912 comments on his foreign policy that substituted "dollars for bullets."
Other
Australian Government: Foreign and Trade Policy
A description of Australia's foreign trade policy, along with many examples of trade organizations to which they belong.
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Backgrounder: Al Qadea
Provides a straightforward and thorough explanation of al Qaeda's origin, goals, leaders, associations, and actions through July of 2005. Also contains links to related subjects.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Darfur's Peace Process
This site gives insight into and a review of the ongoing tragedy in Darfur and the attempts to solve it. You can click on "Related Materials" to get more information.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Chad, Sudan, and Central African Republic
This article gives background information about the problems in the Darfur region of Sudan, what other countries are affected, and possible solutions. Click on the sidebar of Related Materials to get more information.
Other
Foreign Policy Association
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: u.s. And Pakistan Relations Timeline
An overview of the up and down relationship between the United States and Pakistan over the past 50 years. A chronological timeline chart presents an easy to follow outline of events and situations.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Events in Iran
This August 3, 2009 interview with Farideh Farhi a political science professor from the University of Hawaii examines the impact of Iranian President Ahmadinejad's reelection on Iran and the possible responses of the Obama Administration.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: The Foreign Exchange Market
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to the market for foreign exchange (FOREX). This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or a college-level macroeconomics course.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Effect of Changes in Policies/economic Conditions on Foreign Exch
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in economic policies or conditions can affect the foreign exchange market. This resource is designed as a review for the AP...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Changes in Foreign Exchange Markets & Net Exports
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and graphs related to how changes in foreign exchange markets affect net exports in each country. This resource is designed as a review for the AP Macroeconomics Test or...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Foreign Affairs
From the impressive site by Miller Center about the U.S. presidents, this page details the foreign policy highlights and disasters of the Grant Administration.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: u.s. Soviet Relations
Article on U.S. relations with the Soviet Union during the Reagan years. Part of a chapter on Conservatism and New World Order.