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Discuss policy issues with Washington, D.C. insiders, learn about international espionage with a former CIA polygraph examiner, or consider the consequences of war at pivotal Civil War sites. These trips offer unique opportunities to delve into political science with experts and policy makers. 
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The American flag flies in front of the white dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Discover Washington, D.C.: The Best of the Capital

6 days
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2,799
Washington, D.C.
Regional Discoveries
Discover D.C. through expert-led explorations of Capitol Hill, the memorials and topical issues. Plus, enjoy visits to historical institutions and a live show at a local theater!
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Online Lecture: The European Union in an Age of Nationalism

1 hour
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Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. (ET)/ 9 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about the struggles the European Union faces today, and what its future may hold.
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Visitors enter the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., passing a large circular School for Spies logo on a red wall.

Spies, Lies & Intelligence: The World of International Espionage

5 days
(4.86)
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1,649
Washington, D.C.
Political Science
Discover a world of espionage and learn about spy history and 21st-century intelligence threats as you explore the nation’s capital and its museums with intelligence experts.
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A speaker delivers a lecture on foreign policy at the Chautauqua Institution in New York before an audience seated in an open-air pavilion.

Foreign Policy in Chautauqua With the American Foreign Service

6 days
(4.64)
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1,949
New York
Political Science
Alongside ambassadors and Foreign Service officers, explore the complex issues of U.S. diplomacy, enjoying lectures and gaining insider knowledge.
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The British Union Jack and European Union flags wave over the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben in London, representing the political landscape of Brexit.

Online Lecture: Brexit — A Political Earthquake in Modern Britain

1 hour
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Join us on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. (ET)/ 9 a.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to explore the causes and consequences of Brexit.
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Online Lecture: Reuniting a Nation — Abraham Lincoln & Reconstruction

1 hour
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Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A exploring Abraham Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction.
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Go Solo: Discover the Best of Washington D.C.

6 days
New Program
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3,599
Washington, D.C.
Regional Discoveries
On this adventure exclusively for solo travelers, discover D.C. through expert-led explorations of Capitol Hill, the memorials and the stories behind our nation's history.
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The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., glows at sunset behind the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and reflecting pool.

Inside American Diplomacy With the Foreign Service

5 days
(4.65)
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Washington, D.C.
Political Science
Discuss foreign policy with diplomats, attend international briefings and go behind the scenes of key diplomatic institutions as you gain special access to the U.S. Foreign Service.
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