Great Decisions 2000

The Great Decisions discussion series, coordinated locally by the League of Women Voters, uses materials developed by the Foreign Policy Association (www.fpa.org), ia national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization formed in 1918 to promote understanding of international affair. Learning materials include a briefing book and a videotape set. Tapes are usually broadcast on the local cable access channel. l. This year's topics are especially timely. The first is the basic question of "Defining U.S. Interests in the World". Almost half of this century was defined by the struggle between the West and the Soviet Union and its allies. What issues will be uppermost in the new millennium and what role will the U.S. play? Groups are now forming for the series of eight weekly or bi-weekly discussions. Times are Tuesdays at 1:30 (Vivian LeVier, convener. begins January 18), 7:00 pm (Aldersgate United Methodist Church, begins January 18), Wednesdays at 9:15 am (Lucie Piche, convener, begins January 26), 7:15 pm (Evelyn Lipowitz, convener, begins January 26). A fifth group will begin April 6 at the Community Center (Valarie Watson, convener). Call Donna DeVinney 9531-7543) to reserve a briefing book. The cost is $15. Topics for Great Decisions 2000 Defining U.S. Interests Russia: Report Card on Survival Indonesia: South East Asia Role Model? Africa's Place in the World Middle East Realignments The Euro's Challenge to the Dollar The Military and U.S. Foreign Policy Humanitarian Intervention