Historical April 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The World Community Center is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the American Foreign Policy “Great Decisions ’85” discussion series which began on April 1 with the topic Revolutionary Cuba: Toward Accommodation of Conflict? Future programs will be at the Center’s headquarters at 438 N. Skinker Boulevard at 7:30 p.m.
This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Great Decisions series, the oldest and largest study and discussion program on foreign policy in the United States.
All Skinker-Debaliviere residents are invited to participate in discussions of the most important foreign policy issues facing the United States today.
The issues which will be discussed are as follows: 1. April 8 —Soviet Leadership in Transition: What Impact on Superpower Relations? 2. April 15—Iran-Iraq War: What Role for the U.S. in Persian Gulf? 3. April 22—Budget Deficit, Trade & The Dollar 4. April 29 —The Philippines: What Future Democracy? 5. May 6 —Population Growth: Critical North-South Issue! 6. May 15 —Future of the Atlantic Alliance: Unity in Diversity? 7. May 20 —U.S. Intelligence: The Role of Undercover Operations Since these topics will be presented in an objective and impartial manner, the participants’ political affiliation is unimportant.
In fact, individuals with differing political views are encouraged to participate to enliven the discussions. Upon the completion of each discussion, the participants will be asked to complete Opinion Ballots which will be sent to the Foreign Policy Association for tabulation.
The results of this tabulation (last year, 70,000 ballots were submitted), will then be forwarded to Reagan Administration leaders as an accurate reflection of the opinions of concerned American citizens about these crucial issues.
There is no charge to participate in the discussion groups other than for the cost of purchasing a comprehensive and balanced study guide ($6.00 per copy) put out by the Foreign Policy Association.
This year the discussion leaders will be Ms. Eldora Spiegleberg and William Stone.
For further information, call the World Community Center at 862-5735.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1985.
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