Global Affairs

  • Taught by Leading Journalists, Historians, and Authors
  • Focuses on Issues Behind Today&rsquos News
  • Provides a Stimulating Environment for Discussion

Global issues—from terrorism and immigration to the global economy, climate change, and human rights—have both subtle and significant implications in our lives. Gain an in-depth and more contextualized understanding of today’s critical issues.

This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.

 

America in the World: Dilemmas for Democracy at Home and Abroad

Explore how studying other democracies can shed light on the troubled present—and possible future—of American politics and government.

2023 Fall
1 section

China and America: A Global Power Struggle

Explore the competition between the US and China, from trade tensions to Beijing's censorship of Hollywood films to the battle for tech dominance.

2023 Fall
1 section

Political Thought and Life: From Plato to Climate Change

Register for this Fall 2023 course on the NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. Political theory is often viewed as overly...

2023 Fall
1 section

Politics and Leadership in a Changing Middle East

Register for this Fall 2023 course on the new NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. This course will look at the historical and...

2023 Fall
1 section

An Introduction to the Culture and Structure of the Islamic World

This course will look at Islam’s cultural diversity, touch on its history, and give an overview of Islam today by comparing its main schools.

Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction

Taught by a veteran intelligence professional, this course separates myth from reality in the field of espionage.