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The Great Decisions: Current Events Discussions In-Person
Produced by the nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association since 1954, The Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program involves reading essays in the Great Decisions Briefing Book, then meeting at the Library to watch a corresponding video episode and take part in a moderated, informal discussion on the most critical global issues facing America today.
Each year, eight topics are chosen by a panel of FPA experts. The Library is excited to serve as a new host, starting with the 2025 series.
The program runs 8 consecutive Mondays, March 3-April 21, 2025, from 2:30-4pm in the Library’s Assini Meeting Room. Attend any or all sessions.
2025 Dates & Topics:
- March 3: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
- March 10: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy
- March 17: U.S.-China Relations
- March 24: India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
- March 31: International Cooperation on Climate Change
- April 7: The Future of NATO and European Security
- April 14: AI and American National Security
- April 21: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
- Dates & Times:
- 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, March 3, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, March 17, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, March 24, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, March 31, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Assini Meeting Room
- Campus:
- Gates Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults