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The US Role in a Changing World- Readings

**The videos for these readings are not yet complete. We will post additional ones as they become available.**

The printed curriculum unit The U.S. Role in a Changing World helps students reflect on global changes, assess national priorities, and decide for themselves the role the United States should play in the world today. (See detailed description and ordering information.)
 
The videos below follow the outline of the printed curriculum unit. The major headings correspond to the major headings in the student text.
(Videos for lessons coming soon)

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Fernando Henrique Cardoso

Kieth Stokes
Ricardo Lagos

Former President,
Chile


Thomas Nichols

 


Joseph Cirincione

Kieth Stokes
Michael Bhatia

 

Catherine LutzCatherine Lutz

Brown University [0:15]


Lincoln Chafee

Introduction: A New Nuclear Threat

Part I: Considering America’s Changing Role

  • (videos coming soon)         

Part II: A Changing World   

Economy

Human Health and the Environment

International Relations

  • What is your perspective on the priorities and the structure of the United Nations? [Ricardo Lagos – 00]

Culture and Values 

  • (videos coming soon)         

Part III: Security in the Twenty-First Century

After the Cold War         

A New National Security Strategy

Implementing the Security Strategy