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Cover of the Great Decision booklet featuring the sun in front of Africa

Great Decisions: America and the World

Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy
2026-09-08 19:00:00 2026-09-08 20:30:00 America/New_York Great Decisions: America and the World Discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Moderated by defense and security specialist Garrett Jones. Pick up a booklet at the front desk before attending this three-part series. Gum Spring Library - Annex

Tuesday, September 08
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Moderated by defense and security specialist Garrett Jones. Pick up a booklet at the front desk before attending this three-part series.

Trump's return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an "America First" approach. Examine the risks of isolation and diminished influence in relation to Trump 2.0 foreign policy.

Garrett P. Jones is a retired Army officer who spent most of his 27-year career working on political-military affairs and national security issues in Europe, Africa and South Asia. His time included assignments at the State Department, U.S. Embassies, and strategic-level U.S. military headquarters in Europe. In addition to working with the armed forces of allied and partner countries, Jones also has experience with arms control and peacekeeping.

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AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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