Great Decisions — A New Nuclear Age

Great Decisions — A New Nuclear Age is a Boston Public Library lecture presented in partnership with World Boston and the GBH Forum Network, with support from the Lowell Institute. The program will explore how rising global tensions and shifting alliances are changing the risks associated with nuclear weapons.

Ambassador in Residence Mark Libby and nuclear policy scholar Rebecca Gibbons of the University of Southern Maine will discuss the future of nuclear deterrence, nuclear proliferation, international arms-control agreements, and the decisions confronting the United States and the wider international community. The lecture will be followed by a networking reception.

When: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Showtimes: The main program runs from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a networking reception from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Lineup: Ambassador in Residence Mark Libby and Rebecca Gibbons, a nuclear policy scholar at the University of Southern Maine.

Format: Attend in person or virtually through Zoom Webinar.

Registration: Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Rabb Hall, Boylston Building, lower level, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. The reception will take place in the Newsfeed Cafe.

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services are available upon request. Contact the Adult Programs Department at programs@bpl.org, preferably at least two weeks before the event to allow time for arrangements.

Contact: programs@bpl.org