Great Decisions 2025: America at Global Crossroads

The U.S., polarized and divided, is confronted with a world filled with challenges, dangers, and uncertainties. Conflict and disorder have become defining characteristics of global politics. Today, participants will explore the nuances of the U.S. foreign policy debate as it unfolds amidst multiple escalating crises and domestic polarization.

Great Decisions, produced by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), is America’s largest foreign affairs education and discussion program. Launched in 1954 in Portland, Oregon, the program gained media attention, was adopted by local schools, and soon gained national attention. 

Each week the group will discuss a timely global topic of great importance to Americans, and participants will have the opportunity to offer their opinions on each topic through an online survey. Attend all four sessions or choose your favorite topics; no registration is required. This is your chance to have your voice heard! 

Joyce Francis, Ph. D., has facilitated Great Decisions since 2013. Before moving to the Olympic Peninsula, Joyce taught International Relations at George Mason, Tulane, and American University. 

The program series is co-sponsored by the Salish Sea Fellowship’s Adult Learning Program.