Great Decisions
Foreign policy issues are discussed. Check out our display on the second floor for recommended books and articles before the discussion date. See details for new session beginning July 23.
You can find additional resources (recommended books, articles, and videos) on the Foreign Policy Association Great Decisions Resource Page
Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ATS@dglibrary.org with questions.
Topics:
February 13: Mideast Realignment
February 27: Climate Technology
March 12: Science Across Borders
March 26: U.S.-China Trade Rivalry
April 9: Nato's Future
April 23: Understanding Indonesia
May 14: High Seas Treaty
May 28: Pandemic Preparedness
Great Decisions Summer/Fall Session
Topics discussed during this session are proposed and voted on by the spring attendees. These topics are not part of the official Great Decisions program by the Foreign Policy Institute
July 23: An Aging Population: Exploring Social, Healthcare, and Economic Implications
August 13: Understanding "Unitary Executive Theory": Social and political sytem supporting the idea that executives at all levels can act unilaterally with broad-reaching, expanded powers and rewards
August 27: SCOTUS's Reputation: Ensuring a future, credible body for determining equal justice under law
September 10: Guns and Our Culture of Violence
September 24: Project 2025 (the Presidential Transition Project): Collection of policy proposals for reshaping the U.S. Federal Government https://www.project2025.org/
October 8: Effectively Addressing Political Partisanship and Divisiveness
October 22: What is the Valid Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Education and Employment?
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Discussion Groups | Virtual Program | Registration Required | In-Person Program |
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