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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: U.S. Engagement of Africa
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LOCATION:620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, United States
ROOM: Humphrey Room
DESCRIPTION:Join America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. 
 Great Decisions helps people understand important issues and talk about th
 em in a friendly, guided setting. Participants read short articles, watch 
 videos, and discuss global topics like politics, economics, and culture. 
 June 1:  U.S.-China Relations Relations with China remain tense, with ta
 riffs, military modernization, and pressure on Taiwan. Does Trump have a c
 oherent China policy, and will his tariffs on Rare Earth minerals be effec
 tive? What are America’s strategic options? June 8:  Trump Tariffs and
  the Future of the World Economy Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff po
 licies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind th
 is radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for mul
 tilateral trade and geopolitics? June 15:  U.S. Engagement of Africa Af
 rica’s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn fro
 m China’s presence there, and how might it strengthen ties, especially w
 ith leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. 
 bring to its engagement with Africa? June 22:  The Future of Human Right
 s and International Law As democracy and human rights retreat globally—
 and the U.S. pulls back—how can civil society and legal norms remain eff
 ective in a divided world? What is the role and force of international law
  in this era of impunity?Participants will have the opportunity to offer t
 heir opinions on each topic through an online survey. Attend all four sess
 ions or choose your favorite topics; no registration is required. This is 
 your chance to have your voice heard!George Sibley retired as a career mem
 ber of the Senior Foreign Service in May 2022 after over 34 years of servi
 ce.  His last posting was as the Diplomat in Residence (DIR) for the Mid-
 Atlantic Region (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia).  As DIR, 
 he helped identify and guide a diverse cross-section of Americans seeking 
 to represent our country by pursuing career opportunities with the U.S. De
 partment of State. 
URL:https://www.jclibrary.info/event/great-decisions-us-engagement-africa-
 17541
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