4/6/2022 \; Great Decisions: O
uter Space Policy
Discussion about the space era and of the
space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st cen
tury\, there are many more participants in space\, including countries suc
h as India and China\, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will t
he United States fare in a crowded outer space?
4/13/2022
Great Decisions: Renewed Climate Change Agenda
Discussion ab
out the ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate
change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme w
eather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on th
e consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in futur
e negotiations on climate?
4/20/2022 \;Great Decisions
: Putin's Russia
Discussion about the many areas of conflict
and some possible areas of mutual interest between Russia and the United
States. Arms control\, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support
of cyberattacks\, the status of Ukraine\, the fate of opposition politicia
ns in Russia\, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administrat
ion in Washington approach these issues?
4/27/2022 \;G
reat Decisions: Myanmar's Never-ending Crisis
Discussion abo
ut the situation in Myanmar\, including the coup by the military in Februa
ry 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises\, coupled with civil resistanc
e by those opposed to the regime\, has led to the chaos in the Southeast A
sian country. How are neighboring countries reacting\, and what role will
ASEAN play?
5/4/2022 \;Great Decisions: Xi's China
Takes on the Quad
Discussion about the United States pivotin
g towards Japan\, Australia\, and India in an effort to contain China. Rec
ently\, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific
. How effective will the actions of this alliance be?
5/11/2022
\;Great Decisions: A Century of Drug Wars
Discu
ssion about how migration to the United States from Latin America has over
shadowed the war on drugs\, which has been underway for decades with littl
e signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind
today's dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider
punitive drug policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possessi
on
5/18/2022 \;Great Decisions: Foreign Policy\, Ec
onomic Power &\; US Industrial Policy
Discussion about th
e current state of industrial policy in the United States is not simply ab
out whether or not to support specific companies or industries\, but about
trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy
and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pa
ndemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can
the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
5/25/2022 \;Great Decisions: Biden's Foreign Policy in the Ag
e of Strategic Competition
Discussion about how the new admi
nistration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the p
ast administration\, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as
climate\, the pandemic\, and alliances be treated under the Biden adminis
tration?
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6/1/2022 Great Decisions: Changing Demo
graphics in the World
Discussion about how the world experie
nced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue toda
y and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political\, and en
vironmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creati
ng mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, the environment
\, as well as the sustainability of human populations.