Great Decisions 2009 Spring Updates

Spring 2009 Updates provide up-to-date news about Great Decisions 2009 articles. Read the Spring 2009 Updates online or download a PDF version of the Updates.

Great Decisions 2009

Order your copy of the Great Decisions 2009 briefing book today! Great Decisions 2009 features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today and that represent our foreign policy challenges of tomorrow.

Featured topics: U.S. & rising global powers, Afghanistan/Pakistan, energy & the global economy, the Arctic, U.S. & Egypt, global food supply, Cuba after Castro, and universal human rights. ($18, plus S&H)

WorldQuest New York

The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) hosted its third WorldQuest New York competition on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Scholastic company's headquarters in New York City, with exceptional participation from New York City area high schools.

Great Decisions Television Series

Now in its 24th season, the Great Decisions Television Series is the longest running television program devoted solely to international affairs and foreign policy. Now airing in High Definition.

What is Great Decisions?

Great Decisions is the name of a briefing book and a program that are used to engage citizens in learning about the world.

This section answers frequently asked questions about starting a Great Decisions discussion group and leading discussions.  Access the free PDF versions of the Program Handbook and Tips for Discussion Leaders guide.

Great Decisions Teacher Training Institute 2009

FPA will host its fifth annual Great Decisions Teacher Training Institute from June 29-July 2, 2009 in New York City. Learn more about the Institute program!

National Opinion Ballot Report

The National Opinion Ballot Report (NOBR) features tabulation of opinion ballots submitted by participants in the Great Decisions program. Since 1955, opinion ballots for each topic have been included with Great Decisions to enable those interested to make their views known to the U.S. public, policymakers and other Great Decisions participants.  Read the current NOBR or read results from previous years.

Topics

Each year, the Great Decisions editorial board selects eight of the most pressing global issues and regions that will be the focus of the briefing book, television programs and online resources.

Great Decisions 2008 Fall Updates

Great Decisions 2008 Fall Updates provide up-to-date news about Great Decisions 2008 articles. Download the Updates and distribute them to your discussion group participants!

Great Decisions Across the Nation

Each of the "Great Decisions Across the Nation" articles illustrates how different individuals, groups or organizations participate in Great Decisions.

Because the program is flexible, there are many approaches for organizing discussions about international issues. Read more about Great Decisions participants.

In the classroom

Great Decisions In the Classroom has been developed to engage and support educators and students who are committed to teaching and learning about international affairs.

Starting a Discussion Group

The Great Decisions Discussion Program is the core of FPA's civic outreach efforts, bringing millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about foreign policy issues.

Learn how to start a discussion group by reading our Program Handbook. Read valuable suggestions for leading a discussion in our Tips for Discussion Leaders guide. Find out how other discussion groups conduct their programs by reading the Great Decisions Across the Nation series of articles.

Program Materials

Great Decisions materials can be used by indivuduals, teachers, students and discussion participants to learn more about the world.

FAQ

Have a question about Great Decisions? We hope you will find the answer here. But if you don't, please contact us to find out how you can be part of America's longest running global affairs program.

America & the World: Challenges for the New President

The advent of every new administration presents America with the opportunity to press the "reset button" for foreign policy - if it were only that simple! America's foreign policy, no matter who sits in the Oval Office, is always affected by decisions made by the previous administration, and all those that came before.

The Foreign Policy Association has produced this Guide, written by FPA blogger Mark Dillen, to examine ten of the leading foreign policy challenges that will face the Obama administration.

Great Decisions French Language Edition 2008 [Download or Print]

Featuring impartial, thought-provoking analyses on four issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today and that represent our foreign policy challenges of tomorrow. Featured topics: Europe, Terrorism, US Defense policy, Philanthropy.

National Opinion Balloting Online

Participate in the Great Decisions national opinion balloting poll! Opinion ballots can now be filled out electronically or you can download additional ballots that can be mailed to FPA.

Great Decisions 2007 in French

Join a Great Decisions Discussion Group in French!

Great Decisions Television on PBS