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Understanding Indonesia – Great Decisions

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Despite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and as an economic driver of ASEAN, why does it fly below the radar? What are…

NATO’s Future – Great Decisions

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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under increased scrutiny, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its…

Science Across Borders – Great Decisions

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Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we…

Climate Technology & Competition – Great Decisions

Will the United States and China, with other powerful countries following suit, approach current and future climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism, by various measures including trade restrictions? Or could a growing spirit of international…

Mideast Realignment – Great Decisions

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The first of our Great Decisions Lecture series focuses on Mideast Realignment. With Brian Katulis, Middle East Institute, offering his expert opinion and answering your questions. The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a…

Great Decisions Video Archive

Great Decisions Lecture Series Archive Explore our collection of past Great Decisions sessions and revisit these insightful discussions on critical global issues. Thank you to all our guest speakers! All Climate International Relations The Americas Asia Health The Middle East…