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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.
- China and The U.S
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 3. How will the United States...
- Energy Geopolitics
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 1. How will changes in the...
- Global Famine
Great Decisions 2024 cover image. The program provides...
- Iran at a Crossroads
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 7. What is the future for...
- Economic Warfare
Great Decisions 2024 cover image. The program provides...
- War Crimes
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 2. What is a war crime? How...
- Climate Migration
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 8. How is climate change...
- Politics in Latin America
Great Decisions 2023 | Topic 5 What does the emergence of...
- China and The U.S
Great Decisions Topics 2024. Looking for 2023 topic resources? Click here. Mideast Realignment. The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests there and the area is a key arena for global power politics.
Feb 10, 2003 · The Foreign Policy Association, founded in 1918, serves as a catalyst for developing informed opinion on foreign policy, globalization and international affairs through publications, maps, political analysis and the Great Decisions global studies program.
- Energy Geopolitics
- War Crimes
- China and The Us
- Economic Warfare
- Politics in Latin America
- Global Famine
- Iran at A Crossroads
- Climate Mitigation
Access to oil and gas has long held an influence over the politics of individual nations and their relations with others. But as more countries move toward sustainable energy, and supply chain shortages affect the availability of oil and gas, how will this change the way in which the United States interacts with the outside world? By Carolyn Kissan...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators. How will the war crimes committed in Ukraine be dealt with? By Francine Hirsch
For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant recently with the possibility that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may prompt China to take similar action regarding T...
Waging economic warfare consists of a variety of measures from implementing sanctions to fomenting labor strikes. Such tools are utilized by states to hinder their enemies, and in the case of the United States have been used as far back as the early 19thcentury. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, economic warfare has been the main means...
Electoral results in Latin America over the past four years have led many observers of the regional/political scene to discern a left-wing surge in the hemisphere, reminiscent of the so-called “Pink Tide” that swept the area some 20 years ago. But how much do these politicians actually have in common? What implication does their ascendency have for...
Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What if any remedies are there? By Daniel Ma...
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Isra...
As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration? By Karen Jacobsen
Recommended as "must-see TV" by The New York Times, this series frames the most-important foreign policy questions of the year ahead, then relies on experts to answer them. Hosted by journalist David Rohde, topics range from militant Islamic groups in Africa to rapid climate change and security.
Great Decisions, the Foreign Policy Association, and the Triumph of Elitism in the U.S. Foreign Policy Community. David Allen. Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA, USA. ABSTRACT. Who decides the national interest in a mass democracy?
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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.
