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SUMMARY:Great Decisions
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DESCRIPTION:Join our Great Decisions discussion group to talk about critic
 al global issues facing America today. Each meeting begins with a 30-minut
 e film on the discussion topic and is followed by a facilitator-led discus
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Topic Description: </strong>Washin
 gton&rsquo\;s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both
  American political parties have identified China as the country&rsquo\;s 
 preeminent geopolitical challenger and\, in the eyes of many\, a systemic 
 threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations\, an
 d what are America&rsquo\;s strategic options in the face of Chinese power
  and ambition?</p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:&nbsp\;</strong>Dr. Will Miller
 \, with a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Public Affairs from Th
 e University of Akron\, is the Associate Vice President for Continuous Imp
 rovement and Institutional Performance at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer
 sity. Born and raised in Youngstown\, Ohio\, his rich career spans roles a
 s a faculty member\, accreditation liaison\, director of institutional res
 earch\, and strategic enrollment management advisor. Beyond his administra
 tive roles\, Miller's background includes analyzing public opinion data fo
 r the U.S. Department of State\, extensive work in accreditation\, assessm
 ent\, analytics\, political science\, and serving as a strategic advisor a
 nd prolific author within the higher education sector.</p>\n<p><strong>Abo
 ut Great Decisions:</strong></p>\n<p>Great Decisions is America's largest 
 discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading th
 e Great Decisions Briefing Book (optional)\, and meeting in a Discussion G
 roup to discuss critical global issues facing America today. Each meeting 
 begins with a 30 minute film on the discussion topic and is followed by a 
 facilitator-led discussion.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Registration is requir
 ed for this event\, and must be completed two hours prior to the start tim
 e. A library card and PIN is required for registration. If you do not have
  a card\, click <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/services/get-library
 -card">HERE</a> to obtain one.</p>\n<p>Pursuant to the Americans with Disa
 bilities Act\, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available 
 upon request. Please allow 1&ndash\;2 business days to process. Last-minut
 e requests will be accepted\, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please a
 sk for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.</p>\nht
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