This course presents social and political events and processes that occurred when the Ukrainian civil society was forming. On February 24, 2022, the global attention was focused on Ukraine. Then organized civil society started its aid to Ukrainian armed forces, which surprised not only foreigners but even Ukrainians themselves. How did Ukrainian society prove to be stable, … [Read more...] about Ukraine: History of Civil Society
History
Reconstructing America’s Story
America has long defined itself as a country born out of a rebellion against tyranny with freedom and equality as its founding principles. But a closer examination of the historical record reveals problems with the standard American story – how can we be a country built on freedom and equality when our Founding Fathers embedded inequality in our founding documents? Guided by … [Read more...] about Reconstructing America’s Story
American Politics, Society, and History
Welcome to the American Politics, Society, and History course! This course seeks to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of American history, politics, society, and culture. The United States has been a beacon in the international community as a constitutional liberal democracy. Through this course, you will gain insight into the historical evolution of the US … [Read more...] about American Politics, Society, and History
Jewish Diaspora in Modern China
Jewish Diaspora in China is a unique experience for world Jewry, as China is the only country in Far East that has had Jews living in its society for over 1,000 years. Documentary evidence shows that Jews started to live in China no later than the Tang Dynasty (618–907). The famous Kaifeng Jewish community, which was established in Kaifeng, the Chinese capital of the Song … [Read more...] about Jewish Diaspora in Modern China
The Making of US Foreign Policy
Welcome to The Making of US Foreign Policy course! This course seeks to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the United States’ Foreign Policy (USFP). Through this course, you will look at the evolution of USFP from its founding to the present. You will analyze the role of the institutions which play a role in defining USFP. You will also explore how the USFP … [Read more...] about The Making of US Foreign Policy
