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America's largest discussion program on world affairs
What is Great Decisions?
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Created and run by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), the program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD, and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The Indiana Council on World Affairs (ICWA) organizes the Great Decisions program at the state level.
Our Hosting Partners
- University Club of Indiana University
- Meadowood Retirement Community
- Title VI World Area Studies Centers of Indiana University
- Indiana Council on World Affairs (ICWA)
Note: These partners hosts the programs annually
Registration & Briefing Book Purchase
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Briefing Books ($25) will be available for purchase if stock has arrived.
To register or request a Briefing Book, please email:
- Keaton Clulow (University Club): zlulow@iu.edu
- Jean Cook (Meadowood): jeancook37@gmail.com
Upcoming Lectures for Spring 2026
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
- Time: 1:15–2:30 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)
- Location: Meadowood Retirement Community – Terrace Room
Speakers will be announced in early 2026. All dates are tentative pending speaker confirmation.
Topic: America & the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Topic: Trump Tariffs & the Future of the World Economy
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Topic: Ruptured Alliances & the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Snippets of the Great Decisions Program
Join or Learn More About Great Decisions
If you are interested in joining, attending a session, or have questions about the program, please reach out to:
Keaton Clulow: zclulow@iu.edu
Assistant Director of Outreach,
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
Jean Cook: jeancook37@gmail.com
Great Decisions Program Host,
Meadowood Retirement Community
Donate Used Briefing Books
Support the NYAKA AIDS Orphans Project by donating your used Briefing Books.
Location: Western Uganda
Head Office: East Lansing, MI
For donation details, contact:
Deb Hutton:
huttond@iu.edu