Great Decisions 2025

About the Event

Great Decisions is the United States’ largest discussion program on world affairs. OLLI at the University of Arkansas has participated in the program for the last 14 years, affording adult learners the opportunity to explore major foreign policy issues and options facing our nation.

This semester’s Great Decisions topics include: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads; U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy; U.S.-China Relations; India: Between China, the West, and the Global South; International Cooperation on Climate Change; The Future of NATO and European Security; AI and American National Security; American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. Facilitators will lead each week’s discussion where all participants are encouraged to offer their thoughts and opinions on these important subjects.

Members will receive a briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association, that provides background information, context, current data and policy options for all the topics to be discussed.

Special Notes

- This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Instructor

Hugh Earnest
Hugh Ernest has a Masters in Public Administration, MPA, from the University of Arkansas. He was a city manager or assistant city manager in several cities in Arkansas, including Beaumont, Texas. He also served on the City Planning Commissions in Little Rock and Fayetteville.

Room: Training Room, 159

Tuition: $94.00

Member Tuition: $79.00

Course (4+ sessions) | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.

If not a member, don’t worry, you can join by clicking on this Olli membership link. Then create an account, and select your membership type. If at any time you need assistance, please contact us at 479-575-4545 or by email at  olli@uark.edu.

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