The Great Decisons Program is a national discussion program developed by the Foreign Affairs Association of New York in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State. It is implemented in Berks County by the World Affairs Council of Reading and Berks County through a series of discussion groups at several locations. Great Decisions is a program that takes you behind the headlines to take an in-depth look at some of the challenges facing us today. The series consists of 8 discussion topics that are included in a study book which is provided for each participant.

The topics for this award-winning discussion program are listed below. Call (610)375-7880 for info or to
set up a location at which this eight week program can be presented. Locations, dates, times will be in next Newsletter.

TOPICS FOR 2012

Middle East Realignment

Mexico

Promoting Democracy

Cybersecurity

Exit from Iraq & Afghanistan

Indonesia

State of the Oceans

Energy

Geopolitics

Topic Books will be available for purchase @ each site.

Phoebe Berks, Wernersville - starts 2/7/12 - 2 p.m. - Call Carol 610-927-3412, John 610-396-0118

Lititz Public Library - starts 2/8/12 - 6:30 p.m. - Call Bruce 717-627-3263

Heritage of Green Hills - starts 2/9/12 - 10:30 a.m. - Call Cheryl 484-269-5145

JCC, 1100 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 125, Wyomissing - starts 3/6/12 - 10 a.m. - Call Jane 610-921-0624

Wyomissing Public Library, 9 Reading Blvd. - starts 3/7/12 - 7 p.m. - Lynne 610-775-7880, Library 610-374-2385

It is not too late to begin your own group! Consider facilitating a discussion group at your church, social club or any organization you attend for this nationally recognized series. Call (610)375-7880 for more information.

For more information on the Great Decisions program in general, or the Foreign Policy Association, click here.