This eight-session geopolitical course provides a forum for engaging discussion regarding crucial global issues. The Foreign Policy Association provides course resources in the form of a Briefing Book that details history, analysis, and forecasts of future consequences, plus suggested roundtable questions.
The topics for the “2024 Great Decisions Discussion Group” are:
- Mideast Realignment
- Climate Technology and Competition
- Science Across Borders
- USA – China Trade Rivalry
- NATO’s Future
- Understanding Indonesia
- High Seas Treaty
- Pandemic Preparedness
$60 course fee includes the $35 briefing book
What to Expect:
This discussion group tackles some of the most far-reaching issues confronting the international landscape, all while encouraging civil conversation from all perspectives through even-handed moderation of the discussion. “Great Decisions” will improve your awareness of geopolitical challenges and conflict, and foster a comprehensive understanding of global economic and socio-political affairs.
Feedback from Rich and Bob’s past GD discussions:
“A terrific set of course sessions for going deeper into geopolitical topics you only THOUGHT you knew about.”
“This was one of the best, most engaging, GD programs I have ever participated in. Great civil discussion where we all learned from one another.”
“Being able to discuss challenging issues and hearing different perspectives in a respectful forum challenged my previous understanding and helped me see things differently.”
IN PERSON course at the Easton Family YMCA (no recording) | 8 sessions | Thursdays | February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28 | 3 – 4:30 pm | $60
