The Great Decisions Lecture Series
The Great Decisions Lecture Series is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series, and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The Fredricksen Library partners with WACH to host this annual discussion series.
The 2026 Great Decisions Series starts February 12th, 2026, and occurs weekly on Thursdays until April 2nd, 2026. Topics include:
America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign PolicyTrump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
U.S.-China Relations
Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
Ukraine and the Future of European Security
Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
U.S. Engagement of Africa
The Future of Human Rights and International Law
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Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Great Decisions Lecture Series a success! Speakers included:
Dr. Sanjay Paul, U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy
Dr. Andrew Scobell, U.S.-China Relations
Dr. Vineeta Yadav, India: Between China, The West, and the Global South
Dr. Marc Tomljanovich, AI and National Security
Brian Katulis, American Foreign Policy in The Middle East
