Once again, the Chicago League will be sponsoring an afternoon Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion group. There are no tests, no papers to write. You need know nothing about any of the topics. This is just a great way to learn a little about some key foreign policy issues facing our country and get to know and become friends with the other participants.
Participants will utilize the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions booklet containing short articles (10-12 pages) and suggested discussion questions, along with video lectures, about different foreign policy topics.
This year’s program features eight topics:
American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy
U.S.-China Relations
India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
International Cooperation on Climate Change
The Future of NATO and European Security
AI and American National Security
American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
The plan is to meet in person in the Aqua Tower in downtown Chicago every other week on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, beginning February 4, with the last session on May 13.
If you are interested in participating or want more information, please send an email to league@lwvchicago.org or call the League office at 312-939-5949 and provide your name, phone number, and email address no later than January 24.
Each participant will need to purchase their own copy of the 2025 Great Decisions book from the Foreign Policy Association. Cost of the paper version of the booklet is $35 plus shipping. There is also the option to purchase an e-book version, which should be available mid-January.
If you are interested in participating or want more information, please fill out the form below no later than January 24.
There will also be an evening Great Decisions group at the Sulzer Public Library on the North Side beginning Monday, March 10 for eight weeks, from 6:00-7:30 pm. More information coming soon.