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The International Relations Discussion Group
This group meets the first Monday of the month, except during summer, to review and discuss articles from the Great Decisions Workbook prepared by the Foreign Policy Association. We meet in the homes of Branch members from 9:45 AM until noon. Guests and new members are always welcome. Meeting details are available in the Lake Washington Branch newsletter.
Topics for Fall 2023 are:
September: China and America: back to the future?
October: Famine: a renewed threat in the 21st century
November: Iran at a crossroads
December: No meeting
America’s Challenges Book Group
This group meets on Mondays, usually at six-week intervals, to read and discuss articles and non-fiction books that widen our knowledge and give context to the issues that face our society today. In so doing we hope to apply what we learn to personal choices and decisions we make. Members suggest readings and lead discussions on a rotating basis.
AMERICA’S CHALLENGES Reading List 2023-2024
Nov 13 Matthew Desmond: Poverty, by America
Jan 15 Bill McKibbon: The Flag, the Cross and the Station Wagon
Mar 11 Stephen Viadeck: Shadow Docket
May 13 Katherine Turk: The Women of NOW
Aug 12 Anne Applebaum: Twilight of Democracy