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Preparing for the Future in Cross-Cultural and Transnational Marriages

Editor’s note: This is a sponsored post paid for by The Manely Firm and written by attorney Michael Manely.  Cross-cultural and transnational marriages, though often enriching and rewarding, must contend not only with typical family dynamics, but also with tensions created by one or both spouses being from a different country or culture. And often when things […]

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Foreign Minister Ahead of Atlanta Talk: Taiwan Eyes Greater Role in Multilateral Recovery

Editor’s note: This commentary was authored by Jaushieh Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan), and provided to Global Atlanta by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.  The island may be far from Atlanta, but its messages are falling on more receptive ears globally of late. Taiwan’s exemplary […]

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Diplomat: Taiwan Responding to China’s Effort to Change Status Quo in Hong Kong

Editor’s note: The following letter/commentary is written by Elliot Yi-lung Wang, the new director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, which serves as a de facto (although not official) consulate representing the interest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Taiwan in the Southeast U.S. Mr. Wang has served as a Taiwanese […]

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Refugee-Turned-Doctor: In Pandemic and Beyond, Immigrants Can Fill the Health Care Skills Gap

Editor’s note: The following commentary article written by Syrian-born cardiologist Heval Kelli, an ethnic Kurdish former refugee who now practices medicine in metro Atlanta, was provided to Global Atlanta by New American Economy, a bipartisan organization that advocates for immigration policies that will broadly benefit the U.S. economy. It represents Dr. Kelli’s opinion and is […]

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Life After Lockdown: Travelport Staffer in China Shares Insights With Team in Atlanta

Editor’s note: This article first appeared early April on the blog of Travelport, which connects buyers and sellers through its distribution systems and technology solutions for the $9 trillion global travel industry.  The U.K.-based company employs hundreds of people in Atlanta, where it operates an Americas headquarters in Cobb County and a data center in Hapeville.  While its business ahas […]

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Opinion: ‘Taiwan Model’ Offers Lessons for Pandemic Fight, Despite WHO Exclusion and Accusations

Editor’s note/background: Taiwan has been lobbying for more than a decade for membership in the World Health Organization, a U.N. sub-organization that admits only sovereign states. China views self-ruled Taiwan as a province and vehemently opposes its participation in international organizations. The WHO ended Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly in 2016.  When […]

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Emory’s Jag Sheth: Multinational Companies Should Coordinate Global Coronavirus Response

It is remarkable how swiftly governments of the world from China to European Union to the United States to India, have taken decisive measures to not only “flatten the curve” but also to source Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as face masks, gloves and gowns, as well as ventilators and other hospital supplies. In addition, […]

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Who Owns the News? European Journey Shows Press Freedom Is More Fragile Than We Think

Editor’s note: This commentary piece is written by Rickey Bevington, local host for NPR’s “All Things Considered.” The author’s views are her own and don’t necessarily represent those of the Global Atlanta editorial staff. Imagine if nearly every news organization in the United States only published stories that promoted one political or social viewpoint. In such […]

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Cashmere from Mongolia: One Way to Smooth Out Washington’s Partisan Divide?

Editor’s note: This commentary piece is written by former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Jonathan Addleton. The author’s views are his own and don’t necessarily represent those of the Global Atlanta staff.  Washington is increasingly seen as a toxic place, providing few opportunities for politicians on opposite sides of the aisle to talk and work with each other. Even […]

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Commentary: Vital Importance of Growing Talent With Global Wisdom

Editor’s note: The following commentary is by Ahmet Bozer, a non-executive board member and retired executive vice president and president, Coca-Cola International. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga. There has been much debate on globalization lately. While some talk about “retreat of […]

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