Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the starting place for dialogue and discussion within the community.

The dates below are TUES. 12-1:15 at the Book Nook Java Shop for the streaming version.  Contact the Book Nook or Margot Haynes (231-894-0651 margot.haynes@gmail.com) for more information.

2023 Topics and Speakers TUESDAYS 12-1:15

 February 7, War Crimes, Deborah Amos, NPR

February 14, Global Famine, Brittany Cook, University of Kentucky

February 21, What’s Ahead for China and the U.S., Mary Gallagher, University of Michigan

 February 28, Iran at the Crossroads, Suzanne DiMaggio, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Director, Iran Project

March 7, Latin American Politics: A Shift to the Left?,  Michael McKinley, Ambassador (ret.) to Brazil, Peru, and Columbia

March 14, Energy Geopolitics, Wiebe Boer, President of Calvin University, and former executive for Shell All-On, dedicated to providing energy to the under-served in Nigeria

March 21, Climate Migration, Gaia Vince, U.K. journalist (BBC and The Economist) and author of Nomad Century

March 28, Sanctions: Are They Effective?, David Cortright, Kroc Institute for International Peace, Notre Dame