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| Great Decisions |
Increase your awareness of global issues during this eight-week discussion series
GCIV is the state coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program. The series helps participants develop an informed opinion on the role the United States plays in world affairs. Participants purchase the Great Decisions briefing books ($18 unless otherwise noted below), published annually by the Foreign Policy Association. Discussion groups meet across the state of Georgia – look below to find the best group for you, or contact Ashley Mastin to start a new group.
Announced Discussion Groups for 2008
This list will be updated as new groups are confirmed
Dunwoody United Methodist Church and GCIV
Foreign Policy Lecture Series
Meets every Thursday at 7:30 PM starting January 17th
Location: 1548 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA
Cost: $25 (spouse $10 extra if book shared)
Contact: 770-393-9571 / rdfitzpatrick@mindspring.com
Click here for the list of speakers
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Emory
Meets every Tuesday at 11:15 AM starting January 22nd
Location: 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA
Contact: 404-727-6000 / sslavine@bellsouth.net
Piedmont College
Meets every Tuesday at 3:00 PM starting January 22nd
Location: Piedmont College, Arrendale Library, 165 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA 30535
Contact: mgardner@piedmont.edu
LifeSpan Resources, Inc.
Meets every Thursday at 11:15 AM starting January 24th
Location: 3003 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA
Contact: 404-237-7307 / lsrjane@bellsouth.net
Central Congregational Church
Meets every Sunday at 9:30 AM starting January 27th
Location: Fellowship Hall, 2676 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Contact: memyers@hemc.net
Henry County Great Decisions
Meets every Sunday at 7:00 PM starting January 27th
Location: McDonough Presbyterian Church, 427 McGarity Road McDonough, GA 30253
Contact: mike@griffininsure.com
Evening at Emory - Tuesday
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 PM starting January 29th
Location: Emory campus
Cost: $60
Contact: Visit the Evening at Emory web site to register
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM starting January 30th
Location: 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Contact: aarchbold@cdc.gov
Evening at Emory - Thursday
Meets every Thursday at 7:30 PM starting January 31st
Location: Emory campus
Cost: $60
Contact: Visit the Evening at Emory web site to register
Carrollton/Carroll County League of Women Voters and the Carrollton Rotary
Meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM starting February 7th
Location: Carrollton Community Activities Center, Rotary Room, 118 South White Street, Carrollton, GA
Contact: 770-830-5993 / elbarrow@carrollcountyga.com
Athens-Clarke County
Meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM starting April 15th
Location: Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA
Contact: jtate@athenslibrary.org
2008 Discussion Topics
Iraq: endgame
A recurring question found in most public opinion polls and on the 2008 presidential campaign trail: What will be the end-game for the U.S. in Iraq? How will U.S. decisions about continued engagement affect Iraq itself, and the Middle East?
European Union at 50
Having reached the 50th anniversary of the great experiment in European integration, it is time to take stock of the united Europe. Has the integration of new members been successful? What does the debate on Turkey's membership say about the future of EU integration and its changing demographics?
Talking to our enemies
How the U.S. deals with international challenges often depends on how it engages with allies, as well as enemies. How should the U.S. deal with countries like Cuba, North Korea and Iran? What approach should the U.S. take with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah?
Russia
During his two terms as president, Vladimir Putin has attempted to remake Russia into a major, independent world power. Some of his recent policies have provoked concern in the U.S. and Europe. With a 2008 Russian presidential election expected, what course will Russia take?
U.S. defense & security policy
The U.S. military is adopting new policies and methods for defending the U.S. and its interests abroad. What should U.S. priorities be? How should its forces be structured and deployed to meet new security challenges?
Latin America: shift to the left?
What factors have prevented the U.S. and Latin American countries from forging a strong relationship? What challenges confront U.S. policy in Latin America? Can the U.S. offer an alternative to the influence of left-leaning leaders like Venezuela's Hugo Chavez?
U.S.-China trade policy
Recent product safety scares have thrown the spotlight on the enormous role China plays in supplying products to the U.S. Could the large and growing trade imbalance with China have an adverse effect on the U.S. economy? What role does the undervalued Chinese currency play?
Private philanthropy
Billionaire Warren Buffet's June 2007 pledge to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation prompted headlines about the size of the gift and the impact it could have on global education and health initiatives. Can private donors be more effective than governments in tackling world problems?
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