Great Decisions 

Our Great Decisions discussion groups use the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions books to guide discussions about US foreign policy and world events. There are currently two groups:  typically, one meets on the third Sunday of each month, and the other meets on the first Saturday. Email Pete Dickinson or Paul Babb if you would like to participate. Meetings take place at members' homes. 

2026 Topics 

• America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
• Trump 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

2026  DATES

Note: Some dates may shift. Confirm with the group's leader if you have questions or check our Events page. 

FIRST-SATURDAY GROUP (2 pm)

Leader: Pete Dickinson

February 7 March 7

April 4 May 2

June 6 July 4

August 1 September 5

THIRD-SUNDAY GROUP (10:30 am)

Leader: Paul Babb

February 21 March 15*

April 18 May 16

June 20 July 18

August 15 September 19

* Second Sunday in March