he Foreign Policy Associations Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, offering an interactive platform to explore and engage with the most pressing global issues of today. Each year, Great Decisions selects eight critical topics that are shaping the world we live in. Topics for 2025 are: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads, U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy, U.S.-China Relations,India: Between China, the West, and the Global South, International Cooperation on Climate Change, The Future of NATO and European Security, AI and American National Security, and American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead. Participants will read the Great Decisions Briefing Book and then come together in a Discussion Group to share perspectives, explore diverse viewpoints, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re new to international affairs or an experienced world observer, Great Decisions offers a welcoming space for everyone to engage, reflect, and take part in shaping the conversation. Join our 2025 Upstate International Great Decisions group—become a part of this nationwide network and make your voice heard on the global stage!