Great Decisions: 2014 Briefing Book

The Great Decisions briefing book features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today. Each article is written by carefully selected experts, offers questions and tools for discussion, as well as policy options for U.S. officials. Readers are encouraged to complete the accompanying National Opinion Ballot that is compiled by the Foreign Policy Association and presented to the U.S. Secretary of State, Congress and the White House at the end of the year. 2014 Topic Descriptions: Defense technology, Israel and the U.S., Turkey’s challenges, Islamic awakening, Energy independence, Food and climate, China’s foreign policy, U.S. trade policy