Great Decisions
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Great Decisions, put together by the national Foreign Policy Association (FPA), is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Each year in November, a panel of experts from the organization picks the eight discussion topics for the following year. We will read a chapter from their current Great Decisions Briefing Book ahead of class, watch a 20--30-minute video provided by the FPA at the beginning of class, and then have a robust discussion about the critical global issue at hand. Some sessions may have guest speakers.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Great Decisions (OSHER 14)
Spring 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 03/04/2026
This class meets once a week for eight weeks. Mar 4-Apr 29 (no class Apr 15). Preliminary 2026 topics chosen by the FPA are: Trump 2.0 foreign policy, tariffs, U.S. China relations, ruptured alliances, Ukraine and the future of European security, the future of multilateral institutions, US engagement with Africa, and the future of human rights and international law. Class members will need to pick up a Great Decisions briefing book at the Registration & Information desk on the second floor at 540 Arapeen Drive ahead of the course and compete the reading before the first class session.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/26 - 04/08/26 | W | 9:30 am -11:00 am | UUCE 232 |
| 04/22/26 - 04/29/26 | W | 9:30 am -11:00 am | UUCE 232 |
Instructor: SUSAN NIBLOCK
Registration for Winter 2026 starts at 9:00 a.m. on 12-05-2025.Is money a barrier to you taking classes? Call our office and ask about scholarships or learn the details here. Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You can make this gift online.
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
