Registration begins January 2 for this series of eight discussions that will be held at the Senior Center. Discussions adhere to the national program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1918. Participants will use a briefings book with in-depth articles on each topic to prepare for discussion. Register for the series online, www.ahml.info, or by calling 847-392-0100. There is a $20 fee for materials.