Convene the Council
Step inside the White House Situation Room, as you take on the role of president of the United States and make foreign policy decisions with the support of your National Security Council.
In Convene the Council, you will:
For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary.
Are you an educator? Check out the Extension Pack with activities and teaching tools to reinforce key game concepts.
This game was made in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, with support from The Peter G. Peterson Fund – New York Community Trust.
In Convene the Council, you will:
- Address international crises through strategic action
- Engage with members of your National Security Council
- Weigh the pros and cons of 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
For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary.
Are you an educator? Check out the Extension Pack with activities and teaching tools to reinforce key game concepts.
This game was made in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, with support from The Peter G. Peterson Fund – New York Community Trust.
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The first two units are available now, with modules dedicated to individual topics. The World101 library will expand to include six units:
- Global Era Issues demonstrates the relevance of today’s critical international issues, including globalization, terrorism, climate change, and more.
- Regions of the World introduces the realities and trends that define the world’s six major regions by examining them through the lenses of history, economics, politics, geopolitics, people, society, and U.S. foreign policy.
- How the World Works (and Doesn’t Work) explains fundamental concepts in international relations, including sovereignty, alliances, and conflict, with a range of case studies.
- Historical Context explores crucial periods of history spanning several centuries and the implications that events of the past have for present-day developments.
- Approaches and Tools of Foreign Policy highlights the choices that confront the United States and walks users through the toolbox—including diplomacy and sanctions and the use of military force—available to policymakers.
- The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy focuses on the powers of the president and executive branch, the role of Congress, and the larger political context including interest groups, the media, and public opinion.
