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Great Decisions 2026
2026-06-24 19:00:00 2026-06-24 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions 2026 Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 24
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 19:00:00 2026-06-24 20:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions 2026 Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Hinsdale Public Library

Community Meeting Room

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. For more information about the group, contact Rick Blackwell at rblackwell@punshui.com.

Topics:

January 28: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy

February 25: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy

March 25: U.S.-China Relations

April 22: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation

May 27: Iran and the United States

June 24: Ukraine and European Security

September 23: Multilateral Institutions

October 28: Engagement of Africa

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture |

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