In a democracy, foreign policy and diplomacy must be directed by the people, but survey after survey reveals dire statistics about Americans' knowledge of the world. Few Americans can name the president of France. Just one in four can find Iran on an unmarked map. Great Decisions investigates the roots of this knowledge deficit and asks what can be done to reverse it in today's increasingly global economy.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 1110
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The acclaimed global affairs series returns this season, featuring 13 half-hour narrated documentaries which help viewers make "Great Decisions" on the critical global issues facing America today.
Narrated by Academy Award nominated actor, David Strathairn.
Great Decisions documentaries provide context and exposes viewers to varied perspectives on America's foreign policy challenges from over 100 experts and policy makers.
Great Decisions is a component of America's largest foreign policy discussion program by the same name.
Hundreds of thousands of participants meet across the country in libraries, houses of worship, community centers and universities to share their perspectives and listen to others views on the way forward for America.
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