Since 1954, the Foreign Policy Association annually publishes a booklet with pithy analyses of 8 of the most pressing global issues facing the United States. Each topic is 8-12 pages, followed by suggested discussion questions. It’s a quick read – and a lively discussion!
The In-person group meets in member’s homes on the 1st Thursday of the month and the Zoom group meets the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of the month (except for January, when we meet later to ensure we’ve received the booklets). The booklets for 2026 will be available to order in October through the Great Decisions Website for delivery in January. For more information and to order a 2026 booklet: https://fpa.org/great-decisions
If you are interested in joining the Zoom group, please contact Alison Hayes. For the in-person group, contact Peggy Connolly. Contact information is available in the Branch Directory found on the “Members Only” page of our Branch website.
Group #1 Group #2 2026 Topics
January 15 TBD – Check Twigs America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
February 5 TBD – Check Twigs Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
March 5 TBD – Check Twigs U.S. – China Relations
April 2 TBD – Check Twigs Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
September 3 TBD – Check Twigs Ukraine and the Future of European Security
October 1 TBD – Check Twigs Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
November 5 TBD – Check Twigs U.S. Engagement of Africa
December 3 TBD – Check Twigs The Future of Human Rights and International Law