Great Decisions 2026 Evening Keynote Speaker Series: The Future of U.S. Global Leadership
What does the future hold for American foreign policy? Join the World Affairs Council of Maine for six evenings of in-depth conversation with leading experts on the most pressing global challenges facing the United States today.Save with a series pass! Six expert-led keynotes on U.S. foreign policy—China, Ukraine, trade, Africa, nuclear risk, and democracy. Members $60, public $75.

Ukraine & the Future of European Security
Join us on February 12, 2026 for a discussion on Ukraine and the future of European security with Mariana Budjeryn, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard Belfer Center. Budjeryn will offer expert analysis on the evolving security landscape in Europe and what lies ahead for the region.

Great Decisions Keynote Series Session 3: Tariffs, Foreign Policy, & the Future of the World Economy
Colby College economist Andreas Waldkirch examines how tariffs and trade policy shape America's role in the global economy.

Great Decisions Keynote Series Session 4: U.S. & Africa
Two experts—former Pentagon official Michelle Lenihan and Chatham House fellow Matthew Page—discuss U.S. engagement with Africa's rising continent.

Session 5: Ruptured Alliances & the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
CSIS nuclear expert Heather Williams explores whether weakening U.S. alliances could trigger a new wave of nuclear proliferation worldwide.

Session 6: Democracy & the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
CSIS senior adviser and former Ambassador Derek Mitchell discusses democracy and the future of U.S. foreign policy.