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SUMMARY:Great Decisions Lunch and Learn: U.S. Engagement of Africa
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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. \n  \nEach 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. \n  \nFree to attend; registration required. Free parking at the Ford Museum. Discussions take place in the DeVos Learning Center within the Ford Museum. \n  \nWith 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. \nAs 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. \n  \nProgram Details \nThursday\, February 26: U.S. Engagement of Africa \n  \nAfrica’s geopolitical role is growing. What lessons can the U.S. learn from China’s presence there\, and how might it strengthen ties\, especially with leading nations like Nigeria? What tools of statecraft might the U.S. bring to its engagement with Africa? \nThis program is in supplement of the February 24 evening event with Dr. Bill Moseley\, who will be presenting “Decolonizing African Agriculture”
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/great-decisions-lunch-and-learn-africa/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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