The WACMB Discussion Group will consider eight critical topics during February-March 2026 as part of the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions series. We will meet by Zoom for eight consecutive Wednesdays starting February 4th 2026 at 3:30 PM (video lecture) with discussion starting at 4:00 PM.

The eight Great Decisions 2026 topics, set out in the Briefing Book, include: 

America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy, by G. John Ikenberry

Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy, by Michael Mastanduno

U.S.-China Relations, by Oriana Mastro

Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation, by Gideon Rose

Ukraine and the Future of European Security, by Thomas Wright

Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order, by Scott Bessent (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

U.S. Engagement of Africa, by Jendayi E. Frazer

The Future of Human Rights and International Law, by TBD

You can pre-order the printed Great Decisions 2026 Briefing Book for $35 plus shipping from the Foreign Policy Association at https://fpa.org/product/great-decisions-2026-pre-order/, or call (800) 477-5836. The ebook version should also be available from online booksellers in January.

The meetings will be held on Zoom, and all WACMB members are invited to participate. If you are interested and have never attended our World Affairs Discussion Group, just send a request to discussiongroup@wacmb.org to receive log-in information

Also, please let us know if you would be willing to help organize or moderate our discussions in the coming year.

Boyd Haight and Linda Dilger

Moderators

discussiongroup@wacmb.org