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Great Decisions at the Library 2023Now in its eighteenth year, Great Decisions at the Library is part of a nation-wide, non-partisan program of the Foreign Policy Association intended to broaden public involvement in foreign affairs. While enjoying coffee and pastries, Great Decisions at the Library participants first view a 30-minute Foreign Policy Association DVD on the topic under consideration and then engage in a discussion lead by an informed moderator. |
April 2, 2023 | 2PM - 3:30PM | Large Meeting Room, Bainbridge Public Library
China and the U.S.Moderated by David Bachman, Jackson School of International Studies, past chair of China StudiesHOW WILL THE UNITED STATES RESPOND TO CHINA'S GROWING GLOBAL PRESENCE? For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the status of Taiwanese sovereignty, which has become even more relevant with the possibility that Russia's invasion of Ukraine may prompt China to take similar action regarding Taiwan. How will the United States engage a China that is increasingly seeking to expand its sphere of Influence? Suggested background readings: ![]() |
April 16, 2023 | 2PM - 3:30PM | Large Meeting Room, Bainbridge Public Library
Energy GeopoliticsModerated by Scott Montgomery, Lecturer, UW Jackson School of International Studies![]() |
April 30, 2023 | 2PM - 3:30PM | Large Meeting Room, Bainbridge Public Library
Iran at a CrossroadsModerated by David Fenner, UW Affiliate Lecturer on Islam and the Middle East![]() |
Kathleen Thorne
Martha Bayley
Cindy Harrison
Ki Kilcher
Co-Coordinators
LIBRARY U, A PROGRAM OF THE BAINBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library U is sponsored by the Bainbridge Public Library with funding support from the Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library and a generous donation in memory of Louise Brody Weissman.