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SUMMARY:Sam Nunn's Quest: A Nuclear Weapon Free-World feat. Senator Sam Nunn and Frank Leith Jones
DESCRIPTION:Sam Nunn served in the Senate for four terms and helped lead far-reaching changes in security policy. As a member and then chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee\, Sam Nunn shaped crucial national security and defense issues at the height of the Cold War and through the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall era and the ‘new world order’ that followed. \nIn this first full account of Nunn’s senatorial career\, the author of Sam Nunn: Statesman of the Nuclear Age\, Frank Leith Jones\, reveals how Nunn helped win the Cold War\, constructing the foundation for the defense and foreign policies that ended the Soviet threat. \nThe Council is bringing together Frank Leith Jones and Senator Sam Nunn for a dynamic fireside chat highlighting critical moments of Nunn’s leadership on global issues\, as well as shed light on what remains to be done to further reduce the threat of nuclear war.​​ \nComplimentary and Open to All.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/sam-nunns-quest-a-nuclear-weapon-free-world-feat-senator-sam-nunn-frank-leith-jones/
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Current and Future Israel - U.S. Collaboration in Homeland Security
DESCRIPTION:Join the Current and Future Israel- U.S. Collaboration in Homeland Security webinar presented by: \n\nConexx:  The America Israel Business Connector\nBIRD Foundation\nGeorgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE – Georgia State University)\nConsulate General of Israel to the Southeast\n\nThe event features Megan Mahle: the Director of Industry Partnerships in the Office of Innovation and Collaboration Science & Technology Directorate for the Department of Homeland Security. \nThe webinar highlights current and future U.S.-Isreal collaboration in Homeland Security and the 2021 HLS Call for Proposals for Bird Foundation grants. \nThere will be a BIRD Foundation Presentation \n\nMS  Tech\, Israel and Tekwave\, Alpharetta\n\nPre-registration is required and a Webex link will be sent to you upon registration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/current-and-future-israel-u-s-collaboration-in-homeland-security/
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T120000
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Alliance Under Biden feat. Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shinsuke Sugiyama
DESCRIPTION:How will the next four years look for U.S.-Japan diplomacy and security affairs? Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shinsuke Sugiyama will share what Japan hopes to achieve. \n\n\n\nJapanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide was among the first to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden. PM Suga tweeted that he is looking forward to further strengthening the US-Japan alliance. \nHow will the next four years look like for U.S.-Japan diplomacy and security affairs? \nThe challenge is moving from best wishes to concrete achievements. Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shinsuke Sugiyama will share what Japan hopes to achieve as it builds bridges to the incoming U.S. administration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-japan-alliance-under-biden-feat-japanese-ambassador-to-the-u-s-shinsuke-sugiyama/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cyber and the Coming Remote Work Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Growth Leader Thomas Finan will present a webinar on:\n“AFTER COVID-19: CYBER AND THE COMING REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION” \nAbout the Webinar: \nIn the wake of COVID-19\, the percentage of full-time employees working permanently from home will expand 733% over pre-pandemic levels.  Cybercriminals are shifting their tactics accordingly\, targeting often less-than-secure remote worksites to gain quick access to corporate systems.  To protect themselves\, organizations must squarely address the human element of cyber risk.  Tom Finan of Willis Towers Watson will discuss how CISOs and HR leaders can collaborate to address four key aspects of employee experience that are the foundation of more effective cyber risk cultures.  In so doing\, they can help ensure their organizations not only survive a cyber incident but also thrive in its aftermath. \nAbout Thomas Finan: \nTom Finan is a Cyber Growth Leader within Willis Towers Watson’s FINEX Cyber/E&O Practice. In this role\, Tom advances the company’s integrated approach to cybersecurity across all aspects of people\, capital\, and technology risk. Tom previously worked as the Chief Strategy Officer of Ark Network Security Solutions. He also served as Senior Cybersecurity Strategist and Counsel with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate. While at DHS\, Tom established and led the agency’s cybersecurity insurance initiative in support of implementation of Executive Order 13636\, “Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity.” To advance that effort\, he created DHS’ Cyber Incident Data and Analysis Working Group (CIDAWG)\, a private-public engagement forum that examined how a cyber incident data repository could help meet the information and analysis requirements of the insurance industry and technical cybersecurity professionals. \nTom previously served as the Staff Director and Counsel for the Subcommittee on Intelligence\, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. During his time with the Committee\, he authored two major reports that informed many of the statutory provisions that he helped develop for Title V of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) and the Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-258). Tom is a former Assistant General Counsel at the FBI. He has also worked in private litigation practice. \nTom earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and B.A. from the University of Virginia.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-cyber-and-the-coming-remote-work-revolution/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Conversation with Lt. General Cotton
DESCRIPTION:Lieutenant General Anthony J. Cotton will present a webinar on: \n“AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND’S ROLE IN THE CHANGING STRATEGIC LANDSCAPE: MAINTAINING OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE IN GLOBAL POWER COMPETITION” \nAbout the Webinar: \nJoin Lieutenant General Anthony Cotton\, Deputy Commander for Air Force Global Strike Command\, for a discussion about the nation’s readiness to face changing threats. \nAbout Lieutenant General Cotton: \nLt. Gen. Anthony Cotton is the Deputy Commander\, Air Force Global Strike Command and Deputy Commander\, Air Forces Strategic-Air\, U.S. Strategic Command\, Barksdale Air Force Base\, Louisiana. AFGSC provides strategic deterrence\, global strike capability\, and combat support to STRATCOM and other geographic combatant commands. The command is comprised of more than 33\,700 professionals operating at two numbered air forces; 11 active duty\, Air National Guard\, and Air Force Reserve wings; and the Joint Global Strike Operations Center and the Nuclear Command\, Control and Communications Center. Weapons systems assigned to AFGSC include all Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles and bomber aircraft\, UH-1N helicopters\, E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft\, and the Air Force NC3 weapons system. \nLt. Gen. Cotton entered the Air Force through the ROTC program in 1986 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He has commanded at the squadron\, group\, and wing levels. He served as the Deputy Director of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Executive Action Group\, as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence\, and Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance Office. He was also the Vice Commander and Commander of the 341st Missile Wing\, Malmstrom AFB\, Montana\, and the Commander of the 45th Space Wing and Director of the Eastern Range\, Patrick AFB\, Florida. Prior to his current assignment\, Lt. Gen. Cotton served as the Commander and President\, Air University\, Air Education and Training Command\, Maxwell AFB\, Alabama.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-a-conversation-with-lt-general-cotton/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:ACIR Hosts Lt. General In-Bum Chun for an Update on Efforts to Eliminate North Korea's Nuclear Weapons
DESCRIPTION:On May 29\, 2019\, ACIR will be hosting Lt. General In-Bum Chun (Retired)\, Army of the Republic of Korea who will provide an update on“Efforts to Eliminate North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons.” \nThe recent failed summit between North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. Present Donald Trump\, Kim’s now refusal to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo\, and his defiance of sanctions imposed by the international community in an effort to end North Korea’s illicit activities associated with its nuclear weapons development threatens the United States\, South Korea and the world community with the potential for a devastating nuclear conflict. \nCome listen and engage in a discussion with General Chun\, who is fresh back from South Korea and greatly concerned about the recent turn of events. \nAbout General Chun \nLT General Chun has served nearly forty years in uniform. Born in 1958\, he moved to New York City at the age of seven with his mother\, who was serving as a South Korean diplomat. He returned to Korea in 1969 to finish high school. In 1981 Chun graduated from the Korea Military Academy and was commissioned as an infantry officer.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/acir-hosts-lt-general-in-bum-chun/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Gung Ho! Industrial Co-ops in Wartime China: New Insights
DESCRIPTION:Shang Yaning (Linda Shang)\, the speaker for this forum\, is a respected scholar in the field of Chinese foreign relations before 1949. The focus of her research is the Gung Ho movement to develop industrial cooperatives during China’s war against Japan\, with special interest in Edgar and Helen Snow\, who helped to establish this movement. Professor Shang is on leave during 2019 and is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The connection with Prof. Shang began when USCPFA-Atlanta Co-President Prof. Doug Reynolds of Georgia State University sent some of his research materials to the Eighth Route Army Headquarters in Xi’an. Prof. Reynolds’ doctoral dissertation at Columbia University was also on the Gung Ho movement. When Reynolds learned that Shang would in the U.S. this year\, he began arranging for her to speak.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gung-ho-industrial-co-ops-in-wartime-china-new-insights/
LOCATION:Agnes Scott College Teasley Auditorium\, Bullock Science Center\, 141 E. College Avenue\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Latin American Defense & Security Exhibition (LAAD)
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit with GDEcD at the Latin American Aero & Defence (LAAD) show\, the leading exposition for the defense and security sector in South America. For more information contact Taube Ponce\, Senior International Trade Manager\, tponce@georgia.org.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/latin-american-defense-security-exhibition-laad/
LOCATION:Riocentro Convention & Event Center\, 6555 - Barra da Tijuca\, Rio de Janiero\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T174500
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SUMMARY:Child Soldiers: New ISIS Recruits?
DESCRIPTION:Terrorists are constantly raising the stakes. \nEvery year\, terrorist groups recruit and radicalize more and more children. These children are used as tools to carry out their activities & violence. Terrorist groups argue that children possess innovation\, creativity and an innocence that adults often lack.  \nAuthor of the book Small Arms: Children and Terrorism\, Dr. Mia Bloom will answer questions about child recruitment strategies and tactics for child terrorists\, and the grim ways in which extremist groups use these small soldiers. Members only. Complimentary for Members. \nWant to register? E-mail Emily at erives2@gsu.edu or become a member!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/child-soldiers-new-isis-recruits/
CATEGORIES:Communities,Defense
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SUMMARY:Article V: We Stand Against Torture
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Center for Victims of Torture\, the Center for Civil and Human Rights is pleased to present to you an engaging workshop on the legal definition of torture\, testimonials from survivors of torture\, and how you can help those that have been affected.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/article-v-we-stand-against-torture/
CATEGORIES:Defense
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T113000
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SUMMARY:Japan and Georgia: Growing Together
DESCRIPTION:From India to Chile\, four-star Admiral Dennis Blair commanded 380\,000 soldiers\, sailors\, Marines\, airmen\, Coast Guardsmen and Department of Defense civilians. He was responsible for all U.S. military activities in the Indo-Pacific\, covering more than 50 percent of the world’s population. As Director of National Intelligence\, he led sixteen national intelligence agencies. Now retired\, ADM Blair serves as chair of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA\, which is dedicated to improving US-Japan relations. \nOn September 5\, the World Affairs Council is partnering with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA\, the East-West Center and the World Affairs Councils of America to host a luncheon at The Commerce Club. With his extensive experience in Asia and specifically in Japan\, Admiral Blair will share his insights in a dynamic fireside chat on the importance of the US-Japan relationship\, not just geopolitically but for Georgia. An expert panel will then follow to discuss Japan’s economic relationship with Georgia. \nWhy Georgia and Japan? \nGeorgia exported $1.36 billion to Japan in 2017. Japanese-affiliated companies have invested $10.4 billion in Georgia\, where 547 Japanese-affiliated companies operate and employ more than 36\,000 workers.   \nFeaturing: \n\nAdmiral (ret) Dennis Blair\, former Director of National Intelligence; former Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Command\, now Chairman & Distinguished Senior Fellow\, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA\nDr. Satu Limaye\, Director\, East-West Center\, Washington D.C.\nJim Reed\, President\, YKK Corporation of America\nAmbassador James Zumwalt\, CEO\, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (moderator)\n\nThis program is made possible by Sasakawa USA’s grant to the World Affairs Councils of America. It is part of Sasakawa USA’s The Alliance Working in America Series being held in Atlanta from September 4-7. \nThank you to this luncheon’s media sponsor: Forten Media.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japan-georgia-growing-together-luncheon-with-ambassador-james-zumwalt/
LOCATION:The Commerce Club\, 191 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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