Great Decisions is a program of the Foreign Policy A ssociation\, an organization that has promoted informed\, nonpartisan disc ussion of U.S. foreign policy for more than 100 years. The program gives c itizens the opportunity to better understand some of the most pressing glo bal issues facing the United States today.
\nThis discussion group m eets once a month\, from April through November 2026. Each month\, partici pants read a chapter from the Great Decisions Briefing Book\, watch a s hort introductory video\, and take part in a guided group discussion. \;
\nYou can purchase the Great Decisions Briefing Book directly fro m the Fore ign Policy Association. The library also has two copies avail able for checkout or for review while you are in the building.
\nEac h year\, the Foreign Policy Association selects and briefs eight timely in ternational topics. Here are this year&rsquo\;s issues:
\nApril - Am
erica and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
May - Trump Tariffs and
the Future of the World Economy
June - U.S.-China Relations
Jul
y - Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
August -
Ukraine and the Future of European Security
September - Multilateral
Institutions in a Changing World Order
October - U.S. Engagement of
Africa
November - The Future of Human Rights and International Law
AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request
accommodations\, please email [info@aapld.org] or call (847) 458-6060 x143
at least 7 days in advance.
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