Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D.

LLS Jupiter Distinguished Faculty Award
Foreign Policy Association Fellow


Political Science

Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D., is a Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University, a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association and recipient of the prestigious FPA Medal, which is bestowed upon leading members of the American foreign policy establishment. He has been honored with numerous university awards, including Researcher of the Year, Faculty Talon Award, Master Teacher, and University Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Professor Morton has contributed to articles that have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. He directs the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, which has received 33 national and international awards for academic excellence and placed 1st overall at Nationals in Washington, D.C. in 2018.

Great Decisions 2018 (Annex)

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W5X — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:5:30 - 7 PM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W5 — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:5:30 - 7 PM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018 (Annex)

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W3X — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:12 - 1:30 PM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W3 — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:12 - 1:30 PM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018 (Annex)

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W1X — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:9 - 10:30 AM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8W1 — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 2018
Time:9 - 10:30 AM
Fee:$80 / member; $110 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Great Decisions 2018 - Pre-recorded Video Course

This course offers PRE-RECORDED VIDEO PRESENTATIONS of Professor Morton’s Great Decisions 2018 course. Students will be able to see and hear Professor Morton speak and see his PowerPoint presentation. There WILL NOT be an opportunity to ask him questions because it is pre-recorded. Students will be able to hear the questions from other students who were in his class during the recording.

Since 1918, the Foreign Policy Association has served as a catalyst for an open, objective and non-partisan public discourse of world affairs and American foreign policy. Great Decisions is an annual series that examines eight critical foreign policy issues. The topics for this course are selected by the Foreign Policy Association. Each lecture in this class includes background information, current American policy and foreign policy options for the United States.

The “Great Decisions” handbook , which includes information on each of the eight topics, will be available for purchase in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute auditorium.

Topic titles and order of presentation may change. The class will follow the order provided in the Great Decisions Handbook.
Eight Lectures
  1. The Waning of Pax Americana? -
  2. Russia’s Foreign Policy -
  3. China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation -
  4. Media and Foreign Policy -
  5. Turkey: A Partner in Crisis -
  6. U.S. Global Engagement and the Military -
  7. South Africa’s Fragile Democracy -
  8. Global Health: Progress and Challenges -
Course # W8F4 — Full 8 Weeks
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Fridays, January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 9 2018
Time:4:30 - 6 PM
Fee:$50 / member; $50 / non-member
Register Now

Prospects for Donald Trump’s 2nd Year in Office (Annex)

Generously Sponsored by Connie and Jules Kay

After a tumultuous first year in office, the foreign policy team of Donald J. Trump begins year two with a range of foreign policy issues on the table. In this special one-time lecture, Professor Morton will lay out the principal foreign policy challenges and opportunities that President Trump will confront.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
Course # W1T3X — One Time Event
Place:Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, January 30 2018
Time:7 - 8:30 PM
Fee:$25 / member; $35 / non-member
Register Now

Prospects for Donald Trump’s 2nd Year in Office

Generously Sponsored by Connie and Jules Kay

After a tumultuous first year in office, the foreign policy team of Donald J. Trump begins year two with a range of foreign policy issues on the table. In this special one-time lecture, Professor Morton will lay out the principal foreign policy challenges and opportunities that President Trump will confront.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
Course # W1T3 — One Time Event
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, January 30 2018
Time:7 - 8:30 PM
Fee:$25 / member; $35 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Prospects for Donald Trump’s 2nd Year in Office (Annex)

Generously Sponsored by Connie and Jules Kay

After a tumultuous first year in office, the foreign policy team of Donald J. Trump begins year two with a range of foreign policy issues on the table. In this special one-time lecture, Professor Morton will lay out the principal foreign policy challenges and opportunities that President Trump will confront.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
Course # W1T2X — One Time Event
Place:Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, January 30 2018
Time:4 - 5:30 PM
Fee:$25 / member; $35 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now

Prospects for Donald Trump’s 2nd Year in Office

Generously Sponsored by Connie and Jules Kay

After a tumultuous first year in office, the foreign policy team of Donald J. Trump begins year two with a range of foreign policy issues on the table. In this special one-time lecture, Professor Morton will lay out the principal foreign policy challenges and opportunities that President Trump will confront.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
Course # W1T2 — One Time Event
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, January 30 2018
Time:4 - 5:30 PM
Fee:$25 / member; $35 / non-member
Class Closed
Register Now
 
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