Thomas Kemper, who serves as the general secretary and chief executive of the General Board of Global Ministries, the mission and humanitarian assistance agency of the United Methodist Church, has […]
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inEconomic Development
Atlanta, Gainesville Roll Lucky 7s in Milken Institute’s Growth Index
The Milken Institute’s “Best Performing Cities Index” for 2017 showed Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell climb seven spots to a 14th place ranking among 200 U.S. large cities. Gainesville also rose seven spots to a […]
Posted inPolitics
Atlanta Council on International Relations Puts Spotlight on Korean Peace Prospects
Sunny Park has received more prestigious awards both in Atlanta and in Korea than you could count on all of your fingers. He also has been a member or board […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Georgia Tech Debate on U.S.’s Role in Europe Foresees Multipolar World
The future of the U.S. relationship with Europe was the theme of a debate held at the Georgia Institute of Technology‘s Academy of Medicine that the university’s Sam Nunn School […]
Posted inEconomic Development, Education, Trade
Dean of Major University in Tokyo Sees Potential Japanese Support for U.S. Infrastructure Initiatives
Because of inclement weather last week, Shujiro Urata, the dean of the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, at Japan’s Waseda University in Tokyo, had to cancel visits to Charlotte, N.C., […]
Posted inBooks, Culture, Education
Michael Jablonski: The Future and Frustrations of the Internet and Global Journalism
Georgia State University’s Transcultural Conflict and Violence Initiative (TCV) has brought 14 faculty members together to examine the causes of violence around the world, to explore means of predicting violent […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Education, Trade
Eleven Join Georgia’s District Export Council Board
Eleven representatives of Georgia companies engaged in exporting officially joined the state’s District Export Council on Feb. 5 for four-year terms during which they will support the growth of trade […]
Posted inBusiness, Manufacturing
Danish Firms With Atlanta Operations Implement Aerospace and Water Management Innovations
Lars Gert Lose, Denmark‘s ambassador to the U.S., was in Atlanta Feb. 8 to highlight the cutting-edge innovations that have made two Danish companies with operations here globally competitive. He […]
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy, Education
Senior Polish Official Seeks Closer Poland-Georgia Business and Educational Ties
A controversial Polish proposal to outlaw blaming Poland for crimes committed during the Holocaust has strained its relations with Israel which fears that such a law would whitewash crimes that […]
Posted inMoldova
As Their Reputations Grow, Moldovan Wines Gain Market Share in the U.S. and China
For many centuries Moldova has been a major producer of wines appreciated locally as well as by the country’s trading partners, primarily Russia and European countries, These days, however, its […]