Five talks scheduled for annual Great Decisions lecture series
The Great Decisions lecture series, a national program of the Foreign Policy Association, gives community members the opportunity to meet, discuss and learn about some of the issues facing the world.
Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte coordinates the Charlotte Great Decisions Lecture Series. Each week a local expert from UNC Charlotte or a nearby institution will provide perspective on a topic of broad interest. These free lectures will be held in a hybrid format from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Jan. 28 through March 4. The in-person lectures will be held at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Register for the lectures.
2026 Great Decisions Lecture Lineup
Ukraine and the Future of European Security
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Joshua Miller, assistant professor of political science and public administration, UNC Charlotte
The Future of Human Rights and International Law
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Amal Khoury, associate teaching professor of global studies, UNC Charlotte
Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Joshua Miller, assistant professor of political science and public administration, UNC Charlotte
U.S. Engagement with Africa
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Beth Whitaker, professor of political science and associate dean for research and interdisciplinary collaboration, College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, UNC Charlotte
Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
Wednesday, March 4
Dale Smith, chair and professor of global studies, UNC Charlotte
The Great Decisions lecture series, offered by Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte, is co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Charlotte Sister Cities and the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte.
About Great Decisions
Great Decisions is a national program of the Foreign Policy Association. In North Carolina, Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte is the local coordinator. Great Decisions is the largest nonpartisan citizen education effort of its kind and has provided quality information and tools for more than 50 years.
Each year, the Foreign Policy Association publishes a Great Decisions briefing, which highlights eight of the year’s most significant foreign policy issues. The book provides facts, charts and nonpartisan analysis of the “great decisions” facing U.S. public and policy makers. Maps, online services and other resources are available to complement programs. In addition, a DVD series and teachers guide are available for purchase on the Foreign Policy Association’s website.
About Charlotte Global
Charlotte Global, formerly the Office of International Programs, is the central hub for University-wide international activities, under the leadership of the associate provost for global affairs. Charlotte Global provides oversight and support for six integrated units within UNC Charlotte’s international hub, each responsible for different dimensions of global engagement.