Instructor: John Karas is a graduate of The University of Toledo and has taught at Harper College in Illinois. His lifelong interest in history led him to become a member of the 250 Committee preparing for and educating about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Description: This 8-week group discussion course will address the following topics: Session 1: America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy Session 2: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy Session 3: U.S.-China Relations Session 4: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear War Session 5: Ukraine and the Future of Security Session 6: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order Session 7: U.S. Engagement of Africa Session 8: The Future of Human Rights and International Law