Great Decisions explores how 'India Changes Course'

The St. Charles Public Library is host to Great Decisions, America's largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

This month's discussion, “India Changes Course,” will be held on Thursday, May 28 in the library's Huntley Meeting Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave. (Route 25).

For the U.S., change in India brings its own set of unknowns, heralding an age ruled by a prime minister new to national office and other policymakers who have been out of the public eye for a decade. Fed up with corruption, dynastic policies and ineffective public services, Indian voters catapulted Narenda Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the country's 2014 elections. For voters, Modi embodied real change and an India that wasn't stumbling, but running, to greatness. But for the U.S., change in India brings its own set of unknowns, heralding an age ruled by a prime minister new to national office and other policymakers who have been out of the public eye for a decade. Now, the U.S. has to determine how to best secure its interests as India asserts itself on the world stage.

The discussion group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

The annual series features a moderated discussion regarding the topic among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter of the Great Decisions briefing book, which is available for check out. Registration is not required.

The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening public involvement with the most important foreign policy issues facing the United States. Each year, thousands take part in the Great Decisions discussion groups around the country to increase their awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign policy concerns. Visit www.fpa.org/great_decisions/.

For information, call (630) 584-0076 or visit www.st-charles.lib.il.us.