Join us for informal Lunch & Learn sessions tied to the World Affairs Council’s Great Decisions global discussion series, co-hosted with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum.
Each session includes lunch, a 30-minute Foreign Policy Association video on the week’s topic, and a guided discussion led by World Affairs Council and Foundation staff. It’s a convenient daytime option for those who want to dive into world affairs but can’t attend evening programs.
Free to attend; registration required. Free parking at the Ford Museum. Discussions take place in the DeVos Learning Center within the Ford Museum.
With thanks to the Foreign Policy Association for the development of their Great Decisions program, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Special thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum for their partnership.
As we approach America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this year’s series invites us to reflect on our nation’s global role—past, present, and future. Learn more about America250 initiatives at america250.org.
Program Details
Thursday, February 12: The Future of Multilateral Institutions
Can multilateralism survive amid shifting global power and rising nationalism? This program examines the future of global cooperation across trade, health, and finance.
This program supplements the February 10 evening event with Dr. Joel Westra, who will be presenting “Can the Post-WWII International Order Survive the 21st Century?” Attendance at the evening event is not required to participate in this lunch and learn.
