Topics
Feb. 6 |
Iraq-End-Game
How will US decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq itself and the Middle East?
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Feb.13 |
European Union at 50
What effect has the integration of new members been and what about Turkey's possible membership?
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Feb. 27 |
Talking to our Enemies
How should the US deal with countries that behave in a hostile manner?
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March 5 |
Russia In two terms
President Putin has attempted to remake Russia into an independent world power and some of his policies have evoked concern in Europe and the US
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March 12 |
US Defense and Security Policy
How should the US military be restructured to meet new security challenges?
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March 19 |
Latin America: Shift to the Left?
What challenges confront US policy in Latin America due to left leaning leaders like Hugo Chavez?
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March 26 |
US-China trade policy
Will the large trade imbalance have an adverse effect on the US economy?
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April 2 |
Private Philanthropy
Can private donors be more effective than governments in tackling world problems?
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For over 30 years Great Decisions has given an inspiring example of the role citizens can play in discovering, discussing, and deciding how some of the world's greatest challenges can be met. The LWV of Berkeley Heights, New Providence, and Summit is again co-sponsoring, with the Summit Area Community School, these seminars developed by the Foreign Policy Association. There is a background information book for each participant and an introductory video for each topic. Participants may register separately for each topic or for the course as a whole. The facilitators help you with the materials and guide the discussion. At the end of the evening participants complete ballots and the results are compiled by the FPA and presented to Congress, the White House, the Departments of State and Defense and the national press.
The Wednesday night series takes place at the Summit High School from 7:30-9:30p.m. Fees are $13 per seminar or $68 for the series of eight. Call 908-273-1141 or Bernice Samelson.
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