The popular revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak in 2011 ushered in the promise of radical change. Two years later, what is the state of Egyptian democracy? How will the military and the civilian government balance power? Great Decisions is a non-partisan discussion forum, provides education on important American policy issues. Topics for this series include the future of the Euro, Egypt, Myanmarand Southeast Asia and China in Africa. Each program features a presenter with expertise in the topic, who will set the stage for the discussion of diverse viewpoints. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to checkout or read the desk copy of the Great Decisions briefing book—available at the Galaxie Library — prior to the program.
Great Decisions is sponsored locally by District 196 Community Education and Dakota County Library and coordinated statewide by the Minnesota International Center in Minneapolis, wwwmicglobe.org. It is a nationally recognized model for foreign policy discussions sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association.