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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
Curious about Cuba? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro and Amanda Mattingly are leading a trip to Havana June 12-16, 2025 to meet with a wide range of Cuban academics, artists, small business owners and others to figure out what is going on and how the United States should respond. We will meet with the Acting U.S. […]
Join GACC South & Baker Donelson, Georgia State Sponsor for GACC South, for an event on “Supply Chain Uncertainty in 2025” and its impact on cross-border business—focusing on economic flows, contracts, and sourcing. Panelists will explore how companies navigate tariffs and trade policy, and share strategies—including AI use—for reducing risk in commercial transactions. Stay after […]
This virtual program will take place Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom. Expert speakers will be General Philip Breedlove, former commander of all US and NATO forces in Europe and former U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff. The program will be moderated by Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro. […]
Get ahead of the curve in North American trade policy! Join the Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) of Georgia for an in-depth discussion on the evolving trade landscape affecting the United States - Mexico trade relationship and the future of the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA). With a formal review of […]
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 […]
Climate change is thinning the Arctic ice, promising to create a northwest passage for international trade and reigniting the competition with Russia, China, and other countries over access to the region's mineral resources. The historic ties of Russia and China and their Arctic ambitions reveal that the Arctic is likely to be an arena for […]
What Does It Mean to Be a State in the 21st Century? The definition of statehood remains one of the most complex and contested questions in international law and global politics. While the 1933 Montevideo Convention offers a four-part framework—population, territory, government, and capacity for international relations—real-world statehood is shaped just as much by recognition, legitimacy, […]
Join GACC South and Smith+Howard and WebsterRogers for a timely event examining the potential impact of a second Trump administration on the economy, with a focus on taxes and tariffs. Experts Brad Pittman (Smith+Howard) and David Zaiken (WebsterRogers LLP) will explain the key provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its implications for tariffs, […]
In today’s global business landscape—marked by geopolitical tensions, market instability, and institutional flux—uncertainty has become the norm. Yet for entrepreneurial firms, disruption can also create space for innovation and opportunity. In this webinar, the presenters will share findings from research with SMEs in China and Tunisia—two emerging markets often characterized by volatility and institutional change. […]
Join this event for a riveting conversation surrounding the heart of Europe. Discuss rising geopolitical tensions and economic factors that are affecting the U.S./European diplomatic relationship. Seven Swiss Consuls Generals from around the Southeast will be in attendance for this event. They will be seated so that all attendees will have one of them at […]
CANCELLATION NOTICE: Global Atlanta has been informed that this event has been cancelled by the ACIR Over the past decade, Japan has significantly updated its defense policy. In 2015, the government partially lifted restrictions on the exercise of collective self-defense. Since 2022, the defense budget has grown rapidly, and the Self-Defense Force has expanded its […]
The 2026 Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations will be convened at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia on January 29-30, 2026. The Forum brings together former diplomats, academics, and other experts to share ideas on how the U.S.-China relationship can remain intact under current geopolitical and trade tensions. Hosted alternatively between China and the […]
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations was published 250 years ago (exactly: in March 1776) - why suppose it is still relevant? There are answers to that question that take Smith to anticipate left- or right-wing policies in the modern day. Dr. Samuel Fleishacker, PhD, UCHV, will instead talk about the aspects of Smith's work […]
Join the World Affairs Council for Atlanta and the Sam Nunn School of Policy Studies at Georgia Tech for an intimate dialogue with James Story, U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (2018 - 2023). This discussion will highlight expert analysis on the latest developments in Venezuela, including the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, the role of opposition leader María Corina Machado, and what […]
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, alongside the School of Modern Languages and Spelman College, is proud to host Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo, the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. The ambassador will join to share his experience, the evolution and nature of the U.S.-Colombian relationship, and the importance of peacebuilding. This talk is […]
As the year begins, NATO finds itself in a new precarious position. Internal fracturing, distrust, and pervasive contemptuousness are corroding the alliance that has stood strong for the last 80 years. Former Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (SACEUR), and U.S. European Command Commander General (Ret.) Phil Breedlove will discuss what has sown this atmosphere of […]
A deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping global sea logistics. In a world where disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and market volatility are constantly reshaping global trade, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Join Kuehne+Nagel's Sea Logistics in-person seminars to dive deep into the key issues impacting the industry. Key topics will include:
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs welcomes Dr. David Siroky, Professor of International Relations at the University of Florida, for a guest lecture on his work studying international conflict and conflict resolution. Siroky also serves as director of the Violence, Conflict, and Security Lab (ViCS Lab) at the University of Florida.This talk is part […]
Join the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Eurasia Program for a discussion on Europe's new nuclear deterrence. On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France's nuclear strategy, announcing that France would increase its nuclear arsenal and deepen cooperation with Germany and other European states to deter attacks. The updated nuclear doctrine […]
The FIFA World Cup is returning to the United States, in a tournament sprawling across three continents and 16 cities, Atlanta is going to be front and center of the action. In every way, FIFA's flagship tournament is bigger than ever before, a record 48 teams will now compete for the most coveted sporting trophy […]
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