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Great Decisions High School: India and the United States
March 1, 2025 2 min. read

Bring Global Affairs to Life in Your Classroom Engage Your Students with Great Decisions High School: India & the United States The Great Decisions High School program offers an exciting, thought-provoking way to introduce students to key global issues. This edition—India & the United States—explores the growing partnership between two of the world’s most important […]

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Great Decisions High School: The Rise of Populism
November 1, 2024 2 min. read

Populism has become a powerful force in global politics, influencing elections and shifting political landscapes. This edition explores what populism is, where it originated, and how it shapes democracy today. While populist leaders claim to represent the “common people” against elites, their policies often oversimplify complex issues and can lead to authoritarian tendencies. From historical […]

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Great Decisions High School: Generative AI
February 1, 2024 2 min. read

Generative AI is transforming how we create, learn, and work, producing text, images, music, and even videos with just a few prompts. This edition explores the rise of generative AI, how it learns from big data, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI bias, misinformation, and job displacement. While AI offers exciting opportunities in education, creativity, […]

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Great Decisions High School: The United States and China
January 1, 2024 2 min. read

The U.S.-China relationship is one of the most important and complex geopolitical rivalries in the modern world. This edition explores the economic interdependence, political tensions, and national security concerns shaping relations between the two global superpowers. While China and the U.S. remain each other’s top trading partners, their economic ties have been strained by tariffs, […]

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Great Decisions High School: The High Seas Treaty
November 1, 2023 2 min. read

The High Seas Treaty, established by the United Nations in March 2023, is a landmark agreement designed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. Covering 95% of ocean habitat by volume, the treaty aims to regulate overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining, which threaten marine ecosystems. With climate change accelerating ocean acidification and habitat destruction, the […]

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Great Decisions High School: NATO
October 1, 2023 2 min. read

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was founded in 1949 to provide collective defense against Soviet aggression. Over the years, it has expanded from 12 to 31 member nations, adapting to new global threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and regional conflicts. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has revitalized NATO’s role, prompting debates on […]

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