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.
Global Human Rights Through Film and Literature
This course will examine visual and literary representations of human rights and humanitarian issues. Using both film screenings and written...
Information Wars: The History, Strategy, Tactics, and Effects of Disinformation
Gain an understanding of the power, methodology, effects, and ethics of information wars being waged by nation-states and extremist organizations.
America in the World: Is the US Constitution in Crisis?
Explore how studying other democracies can shed light on the troubled present—and possible future—of American politics and government.
A Holistic Look at Iran: Economics, Religion, Politics, and More
Take a holistic look at the various aspects of Iran: environment, ethnolinguistic composition, religious proclivities, economics, and politics.
Political Thought and Life: From Plato to Climate Change
Political theory is often viewed as overly philosophical, abstract, and inapplicable to contemporary life. Our goal in this course will be to...
Countdown to November: Primaries, Policies, and Politics in Real Time
Register for this course on the NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. The course will follow real-time national, state, and...
The Crisis of Security: Global Politics from the End of the Cold War to the Present
Register for this course on the new NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. In 1991 the world witnessed the triumph of...
Politics and Leadership in a Changing Middle East
Register for this course on the new NYU SPS Academy of Lifelong Learning website. This course will look at the historical and ideological...
Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction
Taught by a veteran intelligence professional, this course separates myth from reality in the field of espionage.
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.
Global Hotspots Through Foreign Film
Watch powerful foreign films that serve as catalysts for post-screening discussions about present-day issues in the associated geopolitical regions.