What is Great Decisions?

Great Decisions is a national program of the Foreign Policy Association. In North Carolina, the Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte is the state coordinator. Great Decisions is the largest non-partisan citizen education effort of its kind and has provided quality information and tools for over fifty years.

Each year, the Foreign Policy Association publishes a Great Decisions Briefing Book. The book highlights eight of the year's most significant foreign policy issues. The book provides facts, charts, and nonpartisan analysis of the "great decisions" facing the U.S. public and policy makers. Maps, online services and other resources are available to complement programs. In addition, a DVD series and Teacher's Guide are available for purchase.

What are the eight topics for 2012?

1. Middle East Realignment
2. Promoting Democracy
3. Mexico
4. Cybersecurity
5. Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq
6. State of the Oceans
7. Indonesia
8. Energy Geopolitics

What is the Charlotte Lecture Series?

The Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte coordinates a local community lecture series annually. Hosted by Charlotte Country Day School, the Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series consists of six weekly sessions and is an opportunity for citizens to meet, discuss and learn about some of the issues facing our world.  Each week a local expert from nearby colleges and universities provides additional perspective on the topic of interest and answers questions regarding the information presented in the Briefing Book and through the lecture. The Great Decisions 2012 schedule follows along with a registration form.

Cost Information

The cost is $10 per lecture or $40 for a subscription to all six lectures in the series. A briefing book is also available for $20.56 ($19.00 + $1.56 tax). Payment is accepted at the door with cash or check.