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Special Series

Global Food Crisis

Open to the Public

Dr. Aysen Tanyeri-Abur
Distinguished Visiting Professor and Head Advisor in International Affairs, Northeastern University
Topic: Global prices for food staples have risen dramatically, resulting in protests and unrest around the world. What factors are driving prices up, and can they be tamed? What will the political fallout be for governments that fail to act, and what role can global institutions play?
 

Date: Time: Location: Boston Public Library

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GREAT DECISIONS 2009

The Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Program will celebrate its 55th anniversary in 2009, and includes the annual Briefing Book, Great Decisions TV, discussion groups across the country and the GD Online newsletter.  Great Decisions topics are chosen by the Foreign Policy Association and cover eight critical foreign-policy issues.  The first four sessions are indicated below.

WorldBoston presents Great Decisions lectures free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of The Lowell Institute.
Lectures are held once a month at the Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Conference Room, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.