The following is from Dan Kaslow
For the second year, Maplewood Memorial Library will be sponsoring Great Decisions, a program of the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association (FPA) and America’s largest discussion group on world affairs. Participants receive a briefing book providing an overview of important international issues, work independently using online resources on the FPA website, then meet to view an FPA background video and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.
The program is free and open to all. There will be 8 discussion meetings on Wednesday mornings from March 8 to May 3, with a break. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Space is limited to 10 participants. Participants must make a serious commitment to attending all sessions and to reading the printed and online materials provided. To register, please email dakaslow@comcast.net
2017 TOPICS (each moderated by a group member):
The Future of Europe: Coping with Crisis
Trade, Jobs and Politics
Conflict in the South China Sea
Saudi Arabia in Transition
U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum
Latin America’s Political Pendulum
Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Nuclear Security: The Enduring Challenge of Nuclear Weapons
For more information go to www.fpa.org. The program is held at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., 973-762-1622, www.maplewoodlibrary.org
