The Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia” is causing the U.S. State Department to neglect a prestigious student exchange program that emerged from the Good Friday Agreement, the culmination of negotiations...
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Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Nigerian Governor Bringing Investment Delegation
The governor of the Nigerian state of Imo is bringing a delegation of high-level officials to Georgia to promote trade and investment opportunities, focusing specifically on helping African Americans export...
Posted inMongolia
Former Ambassador’s Book Tracks U.S. Ties With Mongolia
Though he’s no longer in the thick of the relationship, former U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Addleton has literally written the book on diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Mongolia since 1987. “Mongolia and the United States: A Diplomatic History” was...
Posted inArchive, Business
Atlanta’s Village Capital Supports Kenyan Startups
Most social enterprises seek to change the world directly. One Atlanta-based company has decided it’s better to enable other innovators through funding and peer support. Village Capital, a grassroots effort spun off from seed capital...
Posted inArchive, Business
In Middle Market, Growing Global Confidence but Little Action
Buoyed by confidence in the U.S. recovery, middle-market firms are becoming more optimistic about the global economy, but their sentiments aren’t motivating them into new international markets, according to recent surveys by...
Posted inArchive, Education
A Clayton State Mini-Reunion at the Chengdu Panda Base
A Clayton State University mini-reunion occurred at the Chengdu Panda Base in China’s Sichuan Province July 20 when associate professor of education Mary Hollowell caught up with sophomore Maggie Shiffert to...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Chinese Ambassador Makes Low-Key Atlanta Visit
Cui Tiankai, China‘s ambassador to the United States, made a low-key visit to Atlanta July 13 to meet with the local Chinese community and to provide an update on U.S.-China ties. Mr. Cui was hosted by the National...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Gold Cup Boosts Atlanta’s Soccer Credentials
Chicago may have won the right to host this year’s Gold Cup finals, but Atlanta‘s case for hosting premier soccer events in the future is on the rise, a top soccer official...
Posted inArchive, Business
BofA Merrill Lynch/U.S. Trust Report Upbeat About Global Prospects
A resurgence of American innovation, a slow yet steady shift into equities and away from bonds, and rising levels of wealth in emerging markets are reshaping the United States, world...
Posted inArchive, Education
Georgia State’s Summer Institute Helps Globalize Its Campus
Georgia State University is taking a major step forward this summer in implementing its plan to globalize the campus by hosting 46 students from China and Taiwan. “While Georgia State...