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Great Decisions - Online

Struggling Over the Melting Arctic

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book (optional), and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Each meeting begins with a 30 minute film on the discussion topic and is followed by a facilitator-led discussion.

Former U. S. President Donald Trump left many scratching their heads when it was rumored that he was looking to purchase the large island nation of Greenland from Denmark. While any potential deal seems highly unlikely, the event shows the changing opinion within the U. S. government toward engagement with the Artic region. Because of climate change, large sheets of artic ice are melting, exposing vast stores of natural gas and oil. With Russia and China already miles ahead with their Arctic strategies, can the U.S. catch up?

Facilitator: Emily Maiden, PhD

Dr. Emily Maiden is an Assistant Professor in Political Science in the department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida. Her three areas of expertise are comparative politics, international relations, and peace studies, with a regional focus in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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A link to the Zoom meeting room will be sent 1 hour prior to the event. Your Zoom name must match your registration name for you to be admitted to the program. 

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