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Great Decisions - Discussion by the Foreign Policy Association In-Person

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. Each year, eight topics are chosen by a panel of experts.

This Month's Topic: U.S.-China relations

Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?
Author: Jessica Chen Weiss and Ali Wyne

No registration required.

Date:: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Show more dates
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Time:: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Herreshoff Community Room
Audience:: Adults
Categories:: Talks & Discussions

The Bristol group meets on the second Thursday of every month from February through December, with a pause in June, July, and August. Our meetings involve watching the 30-minute video provided by the Foreign Policy Association, followed by a Discussion Group to discuss the topic of the month.

If you'd like more information on this local group, or to order a copy of the Great Decisions Briefing Book, please contact the Bristol Group leader, Jack Reinholt, at (401) 662-7164 or jack.reinholt@gmail.com

For more information about Great Decisions, please visit https://www.fpa.org/great_decisions/?act=gd_faq2.

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