Thinking of Greece, many Americans immediately hearken back to the ancient civilization that gave the world democracy as a form of government and originated many of the philosophical underpinnings of […]
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Consul General: Indonesia’s Economic Profile Rising in the South
Before Andre Omer Siregar started selling Indonesia as a 23-year veteran of the country’s diplomatic corps, he spent two years marketing the Asian equivalent of Procter & Gamble‘s Pert shampoo: […]
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Consul General: French Business Community Sees Optimistic Transitions This Fall
Despite the pandemic and some struggles in the U.S.-France relationship, this fall has already brought about an optimistic time of transitions in Atlanta’s French business community, the country’s consul general […]
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Matching Priorities: Spain’s Trade Commissioner Eyes Infrastructure, Tech Partnerships With Atlanta
Spain’s voice in Georgia isn’t always the loudest, but perhaps its lower profile is a symptom of slow, steady success. Some 35 Spanish companies are well integrated into the state, […]
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Isolated but Integrated: Chile Reconnects With Atlanta in U.S. Investment Push
German Rocca knows that Chile sits at the “end of the world,” but that fact has made the geographically isolated country more intent on integrating with the global economy over time. Known […]
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Disaster and Diaspora: Caribbean Ties With Atlanta Strengthened Through Hardship
Watch the full video of the event above. For many Caribbean nations, the Southeast U.S. is home to large diaspora populations who carry the cultural banner of their home islands and […]
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Denmark Balances Climate, Commerce on Road to Global Recovery
Even a pandemic has not dampened the spirit of openness that has characterized Denmark’s approach to the global economy, its diplomat covering Georgia told Global Atlanta in an interview. As […]
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Interview: Italy Aims to Help the World Blend Sustainability and Economic Recovery
Cristiano Musillo is quick to point out that while Italy is best known for food, furniture, fashion and fast cars, the country’s most impactful products are its factory equipment, the machines that make […]
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Consul General: Pakistan Welcomes Renewed Openness, COVID-19 Plans Signaled in U.S.
Pakistan sees the U.S. returning to a level of trust in international systems, a welcome shift during an era of dramatic challenges requiring deeper global cooperation, the country’s top diplomat in Houston told Global […]
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Lockdown Lessons: Germany, France Taking New Approaches to Fight Second Wave, Consuls Say
The fact that Europe is facing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic heading into the colder months is no surprise, but the speed of its resurgence has been uncanny. […]