French residents living in the Southeast can go to the polls in the second round of parliamentary elections for their representatives in the National Assembly on Saturday, June 17. This […]
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inCulture, Education
Guest Commentary: Tories’ Growing Populism Begets a Power Struggle
This article by Charles R. Hankla, an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University who received his doctorate in 2005 from Emory University, and holds degrees from Georgetown […]
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy
Southeast U.S. Alliance With Canadian Provinces Turns 10
In November 2007, the alliance among the six Southeast U.S. states and seven Canadian provinces, now known as SEUS-CP Alliance, seemed like a nice excuse for government officials to get […]
Posted inEducation
Robinson College Draws Academics From 15 Countries to Share International Business Teaching Practices
Fifteen countries were represented among the 95 attendees and 53 research institutions at the pedagogy workshops held at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business in Buckhead June 1-4. The […]
Posted inCulture, Education
Guest Commentary: How Can We Better Protect Crowds From Terrorism?
This article by Dr. Robert R. Friedmann, founding director of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE), originally appeared on the website, The Conversation. He is a professor emeritus of […]
Posted inTravel
Fragomen to Host June 8 Webcast on Middle East Travel Bans
Fragomen Worldwide, the global immigration law firm with an Atlanta office, is preparing a webcast to discuss the travel ban announced by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Slovenian Ambassador Defends EU as ‘Huge Achievement’ During Visit to Atlanta
While challenges to the European Union have spread throughout Europe, Slovenia remains firmly committed to it, Slovenia’s ambassador to the U.S. told Global Atlanta. “For us our future is in […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Danish Flag Hangs at Atlantic Station in Honor of Georgia-Denmark Connections
The Danish flag is to grace the Millennium Gate at Atlantic Station through July 4 but will be joined by Old Glory for American Independence Day in celebration of the close […]
Posted inNonprofits, Travel
A Multimedia Campaign Seeks to Foster Peace and Equity in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Presidents Bill Clinton, G. W. Bush and Barack Obama have all tried and failed to cut through the Israel-Palestine gordian knot. Next up is President Donald Trump, who wants to […]
Posted inDiplomacy
18 Candidates Vie on June 3 for the North American Seat in France’s National Assembly
French citizens can go to the polls again in the Southeast on Saturday, June 3, to select from a choice of 18 candidates in the parliamentary elections that will determine […]