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Published annually by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions briefing book features impartial, thought-provoking analyses on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today. The 2000 edition features analysis of the U.S. interests redefined, Russia's outlook, Indonesia in aftershock, role of U.S. military, Middle East realignments, the euro and the dollar, Africa reassessed, and humanitarian intervention. Great Decisions, the centerpiece of the longest-running civic education program in the United States devoted to foreign affairs, empowers readers to discuss global issues shaping U.S. foreign policy and the world. The briefing book provides historical background, current U.S. policy and alternative policy options, informative maps and detailed graphs, suggested readings and resources, as well as opinion ballots for each topic.