Great Decisions

Great Decisions

A program of discussions focusing on U.S. Foreign Policy issues. It is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association and administered here in Minnesota by the Minnesota International Center. Held in the Church Library.

• February 21, 2012 - Topic: Middle East Realignment, presenter Bill Davnie. The popular revolts and upheaval of the Arab Spring have radically changed the face of Middle East. What lies ahead for the Middle East's transition to democracy? What are prospects for the governments that have held out in the new order? With many long-time U.S. allies ousted, how will the U.S. recalibrate the relations with the new regimes?

  Bill Davnie served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer from 1981 to 2007, at posts in Europe, Scandinavia, the former USSR countries, Asia, and in Baghdad in 2007. Prior to the Foreign Service, he researched Isalm, taught in Indonesia and served as a Presbyterian minister in North Dakota. Born in Minnesota and raised in North Dakota, he has a B.A. from Wabash College, an M.Div. from Vanderbilt University and an M.S. from the National Defense University in Washington D.C.

  Great Decisions: discussions of foreign policy issues based on a reading guide from the Foreign Policy Association and lead by speakers recommended by the Minnesota International Center. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Bob Mairs: (651) 223-3423 or Dennis Anderson: (651) 730-4003