Great Decisions: India: Between China and the West

America's Global Affairs Discussion Program

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion on world affairs. Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia (UNG) will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association. 

This week’s topic is India: Between China, the West, and the Global South presented by Dr. Christopher Jespersen.

India is an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. Its population size, economy, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India?

For additional information and resources on India: Between China, the West, and the Global South, please visit the Foreign Policy Association website.

Great Decisions topics for 2025 include:

January 8: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads

January 15: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy

January 22: U.S.-China Relations

January 29: India: Between China, the West, and the Global South

February 5: International Cooperation on Climate Change

February 12: The Future of NATO and European Security

February 19: AI and American National Security

February 26: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

Each discussion is open to the public and registration is not required.

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