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War Crimes – Great Decisions Lecture Series

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators.…

Climate Migration – Great Decisions Lecture Series

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As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and…

Global Famine – Great Decisions Lecture Series

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Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how…

2022 Great Decisions Videos

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2022 Great Decisions Lecture Series Click below to view any of this year’s Great Decisions Lectures.  Thank you to all our guest speakers! The US & Outer Space Guest speakers: Dr. Samantha A. Taylor, Dr. Andrea Harrington, & Dr. M.V.…

Great Decisions: Myanmar and ASEAN

The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are…