Editor’s note: This guest commentary was written 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 University and the London School of Economics. The piece is set to appear as a Farsi translation in an Iranian magazine but is published in […]
Education
Regents Pick Experienced Globalist to Head Georgia Tech
Angel Cabrera, president of George Mason University, has been named finalist to become the next president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents announced on June 6. Dr. Cabrera’s selection came with accolades from Chancellor Steve Wrigley who cited his “strong record of improving student outcomes, increasing enrollment, […]
German Cultural Center Founding Father Honored for 35 Years of Service
Atlanta’s German Cultural Center honored business leader Eike Jordan for more than 35 years of service during a reception at Miller & Martin PLLC earlier this month. Mr. Jordan was one of the early promoters of ties between Germany and Atlanta, helping get the local branch of the German-American Chamber of Commerce and the German School […]
World Trade Day Panel’s Crystal Ball Reveals Future Challenges for the U.S.
A panel of savvy trade and foreign policy experts boldly prophesied the future of economic developments around the world during a lead-off discussion at Atlanta’s celebration of World Trade Day on May 3 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center. While crystal ball gazing can be fraught with false predictions resulting in crushed reputations […]
Young Leaders Free China Training Trip Seeks Applicants From Tax, Finance Fields
Backed by the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is once again facilitating a free trip for young professionals to experience business in China. This time, the council is seeking applicants from the tax and finance fields for a two-week, three-city training program July 15-26 exploring the use of […]
Two Spelman Students Chosen for Swedish Leadership Scholarship
Two international studies majors from Atlanta’s Spelman College will spend 10 days in Stockholm on a leadership program funded by a Swedish foundation promoting global engagement. Serena Hughley and Fana HaileSelassie, both of whom also study Spanish language, will have a chance to meet with members of parliament, think tanks, diplomats and other leaders during […]
Students From Four Continents to Attend Summer Programs at Brandon Hall in Sandy Springs
As most schools get ready for summer break, the Brandon Hall School in Sandy Springs is gearing up to host students from half a dozen countries attending partner schools and to rev up its programs for future “global leaders.” The students from Africa, Asia, South America and Bermuda, the self-ruling British overseas territory, will participate […]
Wipro’s CEO Honors ‘Giving Pledge’ by Boosting Teacher Ed in India
Azim Premji, currently ranked as India’s second wealthiest billionaire, certainly is a man of his word. In May 2001, he pledged to the Georgia-Indo American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta his company Wipro LLC’s support for its Atlanta office. Today that office has served as a model for the company’s offices elsewhere in the U.S.. […]
Kenya’s Ambassador Challenges U.S. to Match Chinese Investment and Promote People-to-People Exchanges
China president Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has spread throughout the world including the African continent challenging the U.S.’s economic dominance, is proof enough of China’s ambitions. But last week even in Atlanta there were intimidations that a more dynamic role for the U.S. would be welcome in Africa if it upped its […]
Commentary: Georgians Contributing to African Democracy, One Book at a Time
Editor’s note: This commentary piece was written by Books for Africa Executive Director Patrick Plonski and board member Atare Agbamu, a Nigeria native Despite its flaws, the recently concluded Nigerian presidential election was an important milestone for Africa’s most populous country. Running on a campaign of anti-corruption against an opponent who was tarnished by it, […]
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