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Look Forward to Great Decisions!
We have purchased a set of eight DVDs from the
Foreign Policy Association. Each is devoted to
one of the eight Great Decision topics,
exploring them in detail with experts in the
field. The DVDs are a half hour in length,
leaving time for discussion after viewing them.
The number of DVDs and topics we will schedule
will depend on member interest. Below are the
topics and summaries:
Running Out: The Global Food Crisis: In
Egypt, army units are baking bread for the poor.
In Mexico, office workers are cutting back on
Tortillas. Even in New York City, gourmet shops
are no longer stocking certain items. What's
behind the global food crisis?
Off the Grid: Energy & the U.S Economy:
Drill baby, Drill. Are there any realistic
altrnative energy scenarios on the horizon?
While domestic production is one solution, much more
will be needed to break America's dependence on
oil.
Rising Giants: The World's Fastest Growing
Countries: High oil prices. The crisis on
Wall Street. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As
Americans face these and other challenges, a
number of fast-growing countries, brazil,
Russia, China and India, are poised to compete
in the global economy. Are they a real threat to
U.S. dominance?
Race for the Arctic: As ARctic ice melts,
the opening of the North West Passage could be
the definitive event of our time. Is the U.S.
poised to take advantage of this new trade route
and its vast resources, or is Russia edging it
out? What are the ramifications of the great
melt?
Cuba After Castro: With Fidel Castro cast
out of power due to illness, his brother Raul
has initiated unprecedented reforms in Cuba. But
what happens when a Castro no longer controls
Cuba?
Border Patrol: Pakistan and Afghanistan:
Eight years after 9/11, the border between
Pakistan and Afghanistan is as lawless as ever
and Osama bin Laden is still on the loose.
Should the U.S. move to secure this region, home
to ranks of Taliban and al Qaeda leaders?
Human Rights: 'Never Again.' Again and Again:
Libya. Zimbabwe. North Korea. These
countries aren't just human rights violators;
some of them have had seats on the UN Human
Rights Council. How can the U.S., itself accused
of violations in the past, help move the issue
forward worldwide?
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