Eight Tuesdays, starting February 14
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Decisions Lecture Series 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. Fredricksen Library partners with World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to host this annual discussion series. The first and last lectures are held Feb. 14 and April 4 in person at the library at 5 pm. All others will be Zoom webinars. Registration is open.
Iran at a Crossroads - speaker Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
Additional Dates and Topics
February 14: Energy Geopolitics
February 21: War Crimes
February 28: China & the U.S.
March 7: Economic Warfare
March 14: Politics in Latin America
March 21: Global Famine
March 28: Climate Migration
April 4: Iran at a Crossroads