Chesapeake Forum’s 2022 eight-session geopolitical course provides a forum for engaging discussion regarding crucial global issues. The Foreign Policy Association provides two-course resources — not only a Briefing Book that details history, analysis, forecast of future consequences, and suggested roundtable questions, but also a 20-minute overview video to start each session.
The Foreign Policy Association’s 2022 topics are:
• Changing Demographics
• Outer Space
• Climate Change
• Russia
• Myanmar and ASEAN
• The Quad Alliance
• Industrial Policy
• Drug Policy in Latin America
• Biden’s Agenda
Should the participants and moderators agree, a bonus session will be conducted the week after the final session to consider how a unilateral Beijing “reunification” of Taiwan might threaten world peace.
Feedback from past sessions with Rich and Bob:
“A terrific set of course sessions for going deeper into geopolitical topics you only THOUGHT you knew about; contemporary issues facing the US and world. Learning develops from the professional materials, updated topic links and the engaging course participants and discussion leaders. A must!”
“I have always been a huge fan of GD, and love it when we get contrary views that can be discussed. More than anything though is the opportunity to learn about larger issues and concerns than what we might hear about on the nightly news…”
“I always enjoy Great Decisions for the subject expertise provided by the book and video as well as the stimulating discussions among course participants! Looking forward to being back in the classroom in-person with everyone!”
“I joined Great Decisions a number of years ago because I lacked any substantial knowledge of foreign affairs. While I still remain a novice, my involvement with this discussion program has greatly widened my understanding of our foreign neighbors. From the readings, the video, and the discussions, I learn something new at each meeting. Thank you.”
