In 2021, in response to the uncertainty surrounding large public gatherings, MPL has decided to go completely virtual with the Great Decisions program, livestreaming it on our Facebook page. This will, in fact, expand the scope of who can tune into Great Decisions beyond the Lakeshore area. This year, anyone with a thirst for knowledge and an internet connection will have the opportunity to discover, discuss and decide how to meet some of the world’s greatest challenges head-on, every Monday evening at 6 PM in February and March.

 

Increasingly, global events have become domestic concerns and Great Decisions takes you beyond the headlines with essential background information, relevant facts, ever-shifting policy options and impartial analysis. On February 22, Heinz Klug, Doctor of Juridical Science at UW-Madison’s Law School, will be discussing the “Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic.” The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight, for better and for worse. While some of the Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is unfair, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the WHO’s role in responding to international pandemics? What can be done to improve the WHO’s response to future global health crises?

 

The Great Decisions Series is FREE and registration is not required.