Current Affairs
- Taught by Leading Journalists, Historians, and Authors
- Focuses on Issues Behind Today&rsquos News
- Provides a Stimulating Environment for Discussion
If you are interested in current events, these courses will allow you to gain an in-depth and more contextualized understanding of today’s critical issues. This includes historic background, when appropriate, as well as an analysis of the actors and stakeholders affecting outcomes. Join your contemporaries for lively discussion and intellectual stimulation.
This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.
International Development
Explore the main elements of country development—from economic, political, social, cultural, and environmental perspectives.
International Relations
Gain an in-depth understanding of the post-Cold War world order and the Cold War’s impact on current geopolitical and economic landscapes.
Understanding Espionage and Intelligence
Intelligence is perhaps the least understood function of the U.S. government. This course examines the role of the espionage and intelligence in...
Disaster Preparedness and Humanitarian Assistance
In order to achieve the key UN Sustainable Development goals of "No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Clean...
Human Rights and Development
A rights-based approach to development has become increasingly central in explaining and addressing the underlying issues related to economic,...
Power, People, Politics: Core Themes in Social and Political Thought Brought to Bear On Contemporary Issues
This probing, conversational class will address three key sociological and political concepts; Power, People and Politics. From a sociological...
Summer at CGA: Cybersecurity Politics, Policy and Practice
Apply for this Summer 2025 course here. Are you thinking about grad school? Perhaps considering an impactful career in the cyber arena?...
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.
Hegemony and Its Discontents: America's Role in a Changing World
For much of the post-World War II era, the United States has been seen, by allies and adversaries alike, as the world's liberal hegemon: the...
The Crisis of Security: Global Politics from the End of the Cold War to the Present
In 1991 the world witnessed the triumph of Liberal Democracy with the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. This was the Age of...
The United States and Russia: Did the Cold War Ever End?
The United States and the Soviet Union combined during the Second World War to beat Nazi Germany, yet even before victory, serious differences...
Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
This course will examine the economic challenges developing countries face and explore strategies to deal with them. The course will begin...
Politics and Leadership in a Changing Middle East
This course will look at the historical and ideological legacies that influence politics and leadership in the Middle East. It will cover the...
Summer at CGA: Critical Issues and Careers in Global Affairs
Apply for this Summer 2025 course here. Thinking about grad school? Considering an impactful career in the global arena? Spend two weeks...
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.
The Global Economy and Financial Markets: Making Sense of News Headlines
Deciphering economic and financial terminology can be challenging but is critical to understanding how the global markets work. This course gets...
An Election of Consequence: Campaign 2024
The course will conduct a weekly deep dive in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections, that some call the most...
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 Health and Development
The world has made immense strides in improving health outcomes and increasing life-expectancy over the past century in large part due to...
Espionage: Fact vs. Fiction
Taught by a veteran intelligence professional, this course separates myth from reality in the field of espionage.