Deltaville, Va. — Professor Crystal Shelton from Christopher Newport University headlines the fifth Great Decisions session of 2026 in Deltaville. Her talk, set for 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, carries the title “America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy or Debating America’s Global Role: America First versus Liberal Internationalism.” The event takes place at the Deltaville Community Association building, 17147 General Puller Highway.

All are welcome. Organizers stress there is no charge to attend. Shelton’s presentation dives into how Trump’s return to the White House disrupts eight decades of U.S. foreign policy traditions.

Key topics include trade agreements, military alliances, foreign aid programs, climate change initiatives, international law, human rights protections and cooperation among liberal democracies. Trump’s “America First” approach, according to the session description, challenges the liberal internationalism that shaped U.S. strategy since World War II.

Great Decisions, a program run by the Foreign Policy Association, hosts discussions across the country each year on pressing global issues. Deltaville’s series draws locals interested in international affairs. Previous sessions this year covered topics from global health to cyber threats, officials said.

Shelton teaches political science at Christopher Newport University in Newport News. Her research focuses on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. She has spoken at community events throughout Virginia on election impacts abroad.

The Deltaville Community Association serves as a hub for local gatherings. Its highway location makes it accessible for Middlesex County residents. Volunteers coordinate the Great Decisions lineup, aiming to support informed debate ahead of national discussions.

Trump’s second term has already reshaped alliances. The administration pulled back from multilateral pacts, prioritized bilateral deals and cut certain aid streams. Critics argue this isolates the U.S., while supporters say it protects national interests.

Shelton’s talk promises to unpack these tensions. Attendees can expect analysis of NATO commitments, trade wars with China and responses to authoritarian regimes. The format allows audience questions, encouraging direct engagement.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be available. For more details, contact the Deltaville Community Association at their listed address. The series wraps up later in 2026 with additional speakers on emerging threats.