Greater Hickory International Council

The GHIC will host all 8 sessions of the 2026 Great Decisions Discussions from January 27 till March 17, 2026 on the 1st floor meeting room of the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Discussions begin promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. Up to 50 community members can participate. This will be the 16th anniversary of the program. The topics for 2026 are the following: Jan 27: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy Feb 3: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy Feb 10: U.S.-China Relations Feb 17: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Feb 24: Ukraine and the Future of European Security Mar 3: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order Mar 10: U.S. Engagement of Africa Mar 17: The Future of Human Rights and International Law