Just as a migrant caravan now numbering in the thousands set out from Central America to the U.S. two weeks ago, Honduras’ top diplomat in Atlanta was discussing the factors […]
Category: Consular Conversations
Going Beyond: Already a Strong Investor, Switzerland Holds Even More Potential for Georgia
In a span of a few weeks earlier this year, Swiss companies made investments in Georgia that dwarf the state’s entire stock of realized investment from China, a nation of more than a […]
‘It Starts With a Coffee’: How Conversation Can Help Investors Avoid Pitfalls in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s easygoing lifestyle and laid-back, “pura vida” vibe has been a godsend for tourism, but it has sometimes had a negative side effect: turning off other investors accustomed to […]
Beyond Beaches: Bahamas Ties With Atlanta Run Much Deeper Than Tourism
Astra Armbrister-Rolle isn’t bashful about the beaches where she grew up. After all, the Bahamas is known for the white sand and azure waters that postcards have marketed so well […]
From Astana to Atlanta: New Greek Consul Brings Russian Expertise
When Emmanouil (Manolis) Androulakis found out he was headed to Atlanta, he set off on a feverish research binge. A portrait of the city slowly came into view: Atlanta was the home of Coca-Cola, […]
Nigeria Eyes Tech, Ag Partnerships With Georgia
When posted at the United Nations, Kayode Laro admits that he sometimes got sucked into what one might call the “New York state of mind.” “I thought the world started […]
Consular Conversations: Peru Invites the World to Its Diverse Dinner Table
When Miguel Aleman first arrived in Atlanta nearly three years ago, he already had a self-imposed mandate in mind. If he accomplished nothing else while taking care of the 30,000 […]
Japanese Consul General: Reform Necessary, Not Easy
With the date set a year in advance, the organizers of this year’s SEUS-Japan alliance meeting couldn’t have seen this coincidence coming. As influential business leaders from the South converge […]
In Age of Populism, Switzerland Balances Independence, Integration
Switzerland is known for punctual trains that you can set your clock by, but few know that the country itself is a microcosm of a timekeeping device, says Andreas Maager, the outgoing […]
El Salvador Diplomat Uses People Power to Change Perceptions
Editor’s note/update: Ms. Valenzuela recently moved on to her next position and is no longer El Salvador’s consul general in Atlanta. To reach the consulate, email consuladoatlanta@rree.gob.sv. When Claudia Valenzuela was […]