Model Diplomacy offers free National Security Council (NSC) and UN Security Council (UNSC) simulations that present both historical and hypothetical scenarios based on real issues,with content informed by Council on Foreign Relations experts. Cases focus on topics that offer a balance of newsworthiness and evergreen educational value, and are accessible to both high school and college students. Students who participate in a Model Diplomacy simulation gain essential knowledge, build important skills, and broaden perspectives surrounding global issues.
In 2021, Model Diplomacy was selected as one of 10 Best Social Studies Tools for High School by Common Sense Media
"This impressive program has ready-to-use and expert-vetted content that'll help advanced students engage meaningfully with foreign policy issues and processes."
– Common Sense Media
In 2021, Model Diplomacy was selected as one of 10 Best Social Studies Tools for High School by Common Sense Media
"This impressive program has ready-to-use and expert-vetted content that'll help advanced students engage meaningfully with foreign policy issues and processes."
– Common Sense Media
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.
"The Ukraine Crisis" is a free, downloadable resource from the Choices Program:
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World101 is a free modular course that breaks down the fundamentals of international relations and foreign policy through relatable multimedia content and stories that help students understand what lies at the core of the most important, enduring topics and issues along with why these topics matter and how they are relevant. It's a great resource for high school social studies teachers.
Global Era Issues builds a working knowledge of today’s pressing international issues, including globalization, terrorism, climate change, nuclear proliferation, migration, cybersecurity, global health, trade & investment, currency & monetary policy, development, and COVID-19.
Regions of the World will explore the world, broken into the six regions of The Middle East and North Africa, Europe, the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia and the Pacific, through six lenses - historical, economic, political, geopolitical, people and society, and U.S. foreign policy toward the region.
These and other modules are available at https://world101.cfr.org
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Global Era Issues builds a working knowledge of today’s pressing international issues, including globalization, terrorism, climate change, nuclear proliferation, migration, cybersecurity, global health, trade & investment, currency & monetary policy, development, and COVID-19.
Regions of the World will explore the world, broken into the six regions of The Middle East and North Africa, Europe, the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia, and East Asia and the Pacific, through six lenses - historical, economic, political, geopolitical, people and society, and U.S. foreign policy toward the region.
These and other modules are available at https://world101.cfr.org
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Stanford video highlights SPICE's work
Need a quick refresher on SPICE? Get to know us a little better with this 2-minute video vignette, featuring SPICE Director Gary Mukai and Curriculum Specialist Waka Brown.
Here is an example of a resource available through SPICE (Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education):
Need a quick refresher on SPICE? Get to know us a little better with this 2-minute video vignette, featuring SPICE Director Gary Mukai and Curriculum Specialist Waka Brown.
Here is an example of a resource available through SPICE (Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education):
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Peace Education
The U.S. Institute of Peace works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. Created by Congress in 1984 as an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded organization, USIP’s staff works at the Institute’s DC headquarters and on the ground in the world’s most dangerous regions. The public education program at the U.S. Institute of Peace provides K-12 students and teachers with resources on international conflict management and peace-building. USIP offers American educators a number of resources to bring global peace-building to life in the classroom, all of which are available for free on our website.
www.usip.org/
www.usip.org/public-education/peacebuilding-toolkit-educators
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The U.S. Institute of Peace works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. Created by Congress in 1984 as an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded organization, USIP’s staff works at the Institute’s DC headquarters and on the ground in the world’s most dangerous regions. The public education program at the U.S. Institute of Peace provides K-12 students and teachers with resources on international conflict management and peace-building. USIP offers American educators a number of resources to bring global peace-building to life in the classroom, all of which are available for free on our website.
www.usip.org/
www.usip.org/public-education/peacebuilding-toolkit-educators
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Nebraskans for Peace has many resources available for teachers.
http://nebraskansforpeace.org/index
http://nebraskansforpeace.org/index
