The topics for discussion are selected by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA). More details can be found on FPA's website: click here

Experts on these topics write articles that are included in briefing books published by FPA. These books will be distributed by your session leader in January. Reading the information provided in the briefing books is basic preparation for each session. Participants are also encouraged to bring pertinent information from web sites and other resource material, as well as their personal experience, to aid in lively, balanced discussions.

Topics for 2021

Topic 1: Global Supply Chains

Topic 2: Persian Gulf Security 

Topic 3: Brexit and the European Union 

Topic 4: The Arctic

Topic 5: China in Africa 

Topic 6: The two Koreas 

Topic 7: Role of the WHO

Topic 8: End of globalization?