Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  Read the Great Decisions briefing book at home, then come and watch a short DVD and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.  Weekly series of 8 sessions, each with a different topic.  Registration is required so briefing books may be ordered.  (Books are an expense to the library.  While  you do not have to attend each session, please be mindful and check your schedule before you register.  It is only necessary to register once.)

This week's topic: State of the State Department and Diplomacy

During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have been upended. Many positions in the State Department have never been filled, and meetings with foreign leaders such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin have been undertaken with little advance planning. What effect are these changes having now, and how will they affect ongoing relationships between the United States and its allies and adversaries?