Are you interested in why the federal government makes certain decisions and follows certain policies? Do you have opinions about how the U.S. should be dealing with other governments in certain regions of the world? This group provides you the forum to learn about and discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

Topic: India - Between China, the West, and the Global South - As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization.

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?

The local Hillsboro group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Washington County, 6815 NE Birch St, Hillsboro on the first and third Saturdays during February through May. Each meeting is at 10:00 am in the church social hall. Coffee and snacks provided.

Interested? Send an email to [email protected] for more details.

Great Decisions is a national, grassroots foreign policy discussion program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. Each year eight topics of current importance are discussed by people in small groups all over the United States. Additional information about this program can be found here.