If you want to dig into and better understand the issues that challenge today’s world, many with serious implications for the United States, this course is for you! Great Decisions is a national civic education program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association.

This year’s class covers eight issues: Energy Geopolitics, War Crimes, China and the U.S., Economic Warfare, Politics in Latin America, Global Famine, Iran at a Crossroads, and Climate Migration.

Format: Expect a lively, highly collaborative exchange of presentations, opinions, and perspectives. The 2023 Great Decisions Briefing Book, which provides a wealth of expert perspectives, background information, current data, and policy options, serves as a jumping off point for each discussion led by class members. Presentations are encouraged. This is a Zoom video conferencing class.

Resources/Expenses: Participants will need access to the Internet and will share articles and information drawn from newspapers, journals, books, magazines, and/or news releases with the group by email. There are no additional expenses.