Calendar of Events
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers Great Decisions, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. The course will continue each Wednesday for eight weeks until March 9, 2022. The course will be available via the Zoom video platform or in person at the library. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is the co-sponsor for this program.
Great Decisions is a community outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association. This is a global citizen discussion group designed to educate, encourage debate, and uncover policies related to the chapters in the text.
TOPIC 1: OUTER SPACE
The launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century, there are many more participants in space, including countries such as India and China, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space?
TOPIC 2: CLIMATE CHANGE
The ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate?
TOPIC 3: RUSSIA AND THE U.S.
Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks, the status of Ukraine, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues?
TOPIC 4: MYANMAR AND ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting, and what role will ASEAN play?
TOPIC 5: THE QUAD ALLIANCE
As part of the U.S. pivot to Asia, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan, Australia, and India to contain China. Recently, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be?
TOPIC 6: CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
The world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social, economic, political, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts, security, climate, and the environment, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
TOPIC 7: DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA
The issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today´s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession?
TOPIC 8: INDUSTRIAL POLICY
The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
TOPIC 9: BIDEN’S AGENDA
The new administration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate, the pandemic, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration?
The format of the program is to offer individuals a way to express their opinions, experiences, and thoughts on national and international policies.
Each session includes the viewing of a 20-minute DVD film associated with the topic of discussion, that begins sharply at 1:00 PM.
The individual fee is $40.00. If two people are sharing one book the cost is $50.00. The fee includes one text.
To register please send your check with “Great Decisions” listed on the memo line to Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Box 1444, Mattapoisett MA 02739. Include your name, address, phone number, and email information with your check. This is a first come first served registration with a maximum of thirty people.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_topics
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers Great Decisions, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. The course will continue each Wednesday for eight weeks until March 9, 2022. The course will be available via the Zoom video platform or in person at the library. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is the co-sponsor for this program.
Great Decisions is a community outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association. This is a global citizen discussion group designed to educate, encourage debate, and uncover policies related to the chapters in the text.
TOPIC 1: OUTER SPACE
The launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century, there are many more participants in space, including countries such as India and China, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space?
TOPIC 2: CLIMATE CHANGE
The ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate?
TOPIC 3: RUSSIA AND THE U.S.
Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks, the status of Ukraine, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues?
TOPIC 4: MYANMAR AND ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting, and what role will ASEAN play?
TOPIC 5: THE QUAD ALLIANCE
As part of the U.S. pivot to Asia, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan, Australia, and India to contain China. Recently, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be?
TOPIC 6: CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
The world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social, economic, political, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts, security, climate, and the environment, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
TOPIC 7: DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA
The issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today´s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession?
TOPIC 8: INDUSTRIAL POLICY
The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
TOPIC 9: BIDEN’S AGENDA
The new administration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate, the pandemic, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration?
The format of the program is to offer individuals a way to express their opinions, experiences, and thoughts on national and international policies.
Each session includes the viewing of a 20-minute DVD film associated with the topic of discussion, that begins sharply at 1:00 PM.
The individual fee is $40.00. If two people are sharing one book the cost is $50.00. The fee includes one text.
To register please send your check with “Great Decisions” listed on the memo line to Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Box 1444, Mattapoisett MA 02739. Include your name, address, phone number, and email information with your check. This is a first come first served registration with a maximum of thirty people.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_topics
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers Great Decisions, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. The course will continue each Wednesday for eight weeks until March 9, 2022. The course will be available via the Zoom video platform or in person at the library. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is the co-sponsor for this program.
Great Decisions is a community outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association. This is a global citizen discussion group designed to educate, encourage debate, and uncover policies related to the chapters in the text.
TOPIC 1: OUTER SPACE
The launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century, there are many more participants in space, including countries such as India and China, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space?
TOPIC 2: CLIMATE CHANGE
The ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate?
TOPIC 3: RUSSIA AND THE U.S.
Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks, the status of Ukraine, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues?
TOPIC 4: MYANMAR AND ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting, and what role will ASEAN play?
TOPIC 5: THE QUAD ALLIANCE
As part of the U.S. pivot to Asia, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan, Australia, and India to contain China. Recently, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be?
TOPIC 6: CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
The world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social, economic, political, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts, security, climate, and the environment, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
TOPIC 7: DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA
The issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today´s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession?
TOPIC 8: INDUSTRIAL POLICY
The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
TOPIC 9: BIDEN’S AGENDA
The new administration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate, the pandemic, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration?
The format of the program is to offer individuals a way to express their opinions, experiences, and thoughts on national and international policies.
Each session includes the viewing of a 20-minute DVD film associated with the topic of discussion, that begins sharply at 1:00 PM.
The individual fee is $40.00. If two people are sharing one book the cost is $50.00. The fee includes one text.
To register please send your check with “Great Decisions” listed on the memo line to Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Box 1444, Mattapoisett MA 02739. Include your name, address, phone number, and email information with your check. This is a first come first served registration with a maximum of thirty people.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_topics
The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club offers Great Decisions, starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. The course will continue each Wednesday for eight weeks until March 9, 2022. The course will be available via the Zoom video platform or in person at the library. The Mattapoisett Free Public Library is the co-sponsor for this program.
Great Decisions is a community outreach program of the Foreign Policy Association. This is a global citizen discussion group designed to educate, encourage debate, and uncover policies related to the chapters in the text.
TOPIC 1: OUTER SPACE
The launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century, there are many more participants in space, including countries such as India and China, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space?
TOPIC 2: CLIMATE CHANGE
The ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate?
TOPIC 3: RUSSIA AND THE U.S.
Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks, the status of Ukraine, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington approach these issues?
TOPIC 4: MYANMAR AND ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting, and what role will ASEAN play?
TOPIC 5: THE QUAD ALLIANCE
As part of the U.S. pivot to Asia, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan, Australia, and India to contain China. Recently, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be?
TOPIC 6: CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
The world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social, economic, political, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts, security, climate, and the environment, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
TOPIC 7: DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA
The issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today´s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession?
TOPIC 8: INDUSTRIAL POLICY
The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy?
TOPIC 9: BIDEN’S AGENDA
The new administration in Washington promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate, the pandemic, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration?
The format of the program is to offer individuals a way to express their opinions, experiences, and thoughts on national and international policies.
Each session includes the viewing of a 20-minute DVD film associated with the topic of discussion, that begins sharply at 1:00 PM.
The individual fee is $40.00. If two people are sharing one book the cost is $50.00. The fee includes one text.
To register please send your check with “Great Decisions” listed on the memo line to Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Box 1444, Mattapoisett MA 02739. Include your name, address, phone number, and email information with your check. This is a first come first served registration with a maximum of thirty people.
https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_topics
