Great Decisions 2025 (Maryland)

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The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) was formed 105 years ago to seek a more profound understanding of global challenges and the facts that must underpin effective policies. Their purpose of bringing citizens together has not been to impose a particular view but rather to consider and weigh many views. The Great Decisions course is a discussion group where participants can discuss FPA selected topics in an environment that is conducive to inquiry as well as advocacy. Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves
reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the video series and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The Great Decisions briefing book features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on nine issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today. Written by carefully
selected experts, each article offers policy options for U.S. officials as well as questions and tools for discussion.

While it is not required to obtain the Briefing Book to join the class, it is recommended to enhance students understanding of the issues. It can be obtained online at WWW.FPA.ORG/GREAT_DECISIONS. Cost
is $35.00, plus shipping. This is not required or purchased through OLLI, and there no refunds available.

This year’s topics are: Mideast Alignment, Climate technology, Science across borders, U.S. – China trade rivalry, NATO’s future, Understanding Indonesia, High Seas treaty, and Pandemic preparedness.

Please note: this course requires membership in courses that are currently unavailable

There are still openings remaining at this time.