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International Women’s Day 2026 at Georgia Tech
March 24 at 8:30 am - 3:00 pmAtlanta Global Studies Symposium: Sustaining and Advancing Global Studies in Times of Crisis
April 9 at 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
In the words of Mike Tyson, an American boxer heavyweight champion, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” 2020 is evidence that every business is susceptible to disruption when you least expect it, whether it stems from product tampering, supply chain issues, diversity and inclusion blunders, biological threats, protests, and civil […]
Are we aware of the gravity of the situation in the world? What kind of society will we leave to our children? You choose what the world will be like tomorrow! Global problems can be overcome by a global unification. How can we do that? On December 20, 2020, at 10:00 am EST, on the […]
COVID-19 Series As the vaccination campaign accelerates and the Covid relief bill nears likely passage, the U.S. economy finally appears on a path to recovery. But with 9.5 million fewer jobs than a year ago, it is no surprise that we have a long way to go before achieving pre-pandemic economic conditions. President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on Tuesday, September 21 at 12 noon ET as former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Alan Bersin unpacks this complex, controversial topic. Through a critical lens, Bersin will share his analysis of both the Trump and Biden Administrations’ handling of the Southwest Border. Open […]
Tickets for the annual International Women's Day breakfast featuring Judy Smith, one of the most sought-after crisis management experts in the world, are selling quickly. Attendees are invited to join her for this unique opportunity for reflection, engagement, and inspiration. Smith, the first Black woman to give a White House press briefing, serves as the […]
Join Charles Shapiro, President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council in the first of the Beyond Borders virtual dialogue series on Friday, February 28 from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm with retired CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos. They'll discuss Ukraine and what the apparent shift in US policy will mean for Ukraine, Russia, the Baltics, NATO and […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is hosting a series of virtual dialogues focusing on the United States’ ongoing foreign policy re-directs under the Trump Administration. Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro, […]
In a series of sweeping and controversial moves, in early 2025 the Trump Administration dismissed thousands of government employees across key institutions that form the backbone of America’s national security, humanitarianism, and global engagement. These included the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State, the Voice of America (VOA), the National Security […]
The Cuban Revolution has reached a critical juncture. Despite decades of U.S. economic sanctions, Cuba maintains trade relations with nearly every other country, highlighting the limited global reach of the embargo. However, the Cuban government remains entrenched in an outdated and inefficient economic model that continues to stifle growth and innovation. The Trump Administration believes […]
As climate change accelerates the melting of Arctic ice, the region is rapidly emerging as a new geopolitical frontier. The Arctic holds immense strategic value due to its untapped natural resources—estimated to include 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its natural gas—as well as critical rare earth minerals essential for modern technologies. Melting […]
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