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SUMMARY:What Israel's Somaliland Move Could Mean for U.S. Policy and the Horn of Africa
DESCRIPTION:Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland has sparked new debate in Washington and beyond\, raising questions about shifting alliances\, regional stability\, and the future of U.S. engagement in the Horn of Africa.  \n\n\n\nIn this virtual event hosted by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)\, a panel of experts will examine the geopolitical implications of this decision and what it could signal for American foreign policy moving forward. \n\n\n\nBringing together policymakers\, scholars\, and regional specialists\, the discussion will explore the strategic\, diplomatic\, and security considerations surrounding Somaliland’s push for recognition.  \n\n\n\nWith perspectives on great power competition\, African geopolitics\, and evolving global partnerships\, the event offers a timely look at an issue gaining traction on the international stage.  \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\n\n\n\nBashir Goth – Somaliland’s Representative to the United States\, with extensive experience in journalism\, media\, and diplomatic communications\n\n\n\nJoshua Meservey – Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute\, specializing in African geopolitics\, great power competition\, and counterterrorism\n\n\n\nMichael Walsh – Senior research consultant on U.S. foreign policy\, advising governments\, multinational corporations\, and think tanks; affiliated with Georgetown’s Foreign Service Institute\n\n\n\nAmbassador Charles A. Ray (Moderator) – Former U.S. Ambassador and Chair of the Africa Program at FPRI\, with diplomatic experience in Cambodia and Zimbabwe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/what-israels-somaliland-move-could-mean-for-u-s-policy-and-the-horn-of-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for the United States: Is the Post-War Order Over?
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta are proud to present Strategic Challenges and Opportunities for the United States: Is the Post-War Order Over?\, a conversation between Ambassador David Satterfield\, former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Lebanon\, and Ambassador Lawrence Silverman\, former U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait and Nunn School Professor of the Practice. Opening remarks will be delivered by Rickey Bevington\, President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. \n\n\n\nOne of America’s most decorated and perceptive diplomats\, Ambassador David M. Satterfield\, will provide expert analysis and insight for the next generation of potential policymakers and diplomats. Ambassador Satterfield will provide a clear and insightful tour of a world characterized by weakened rules of international order and institutions\, growing competition from China and Russia\, challenges to national sovereignty and technological leadership\, as well as threats from Iran\, North Korea\, and other countries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/strategic-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-united-states-is-the-post-war-order-over/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,International affairs,international relations,Policy,turkey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
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SUMMARY:On Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is honored to welcome General Stanley McChrystal. General McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003-08\, during which his organization was credited with the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi\, leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq.  \n\n\n\nHe will be joined by the Honorable John Tien\, former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and Nunn School Distinguished Professor of the Practice\, for a fireside chat to discuss his book On Character: Choices that Define a Life.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, they will explore the insights found within its pages and examine the lessons learned from a lifetime of service. \n\n\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable John Tien\, former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and Nunn School Distinguished Professor of the Practice\n\n\n\nGeneral (ret.) Stanley McChrystal\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks by Dr. Adam N. Stulberg\, Chair and Professor Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; Angel Cabrera\, President of Georgia Tech\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/on-character-choices-that-define-a-life-with-general-stanley-mcchrystal/
LOCATION:Walter G. Ehmer Theater\, 351 Ferst Dr NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Featured,Military,Policy,Politics,Security
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SUMMARY:A Luncheon & Discussion On: Nuclear Proliferation and Military Intervention with Iran
DESCRIPTION:The United States government made the decision to wage a military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28th of this year. There are now discussions surrounding conflict escalation in a country that has 92 million people\, a land mass greater than California and Texas combined\, and around 1000 pounds of enriched uranium. The current and future foreign policy between the United States and the Middle East is fluid and dynamic. \n\n\n\nDr. Whitlark will discuss these factors and how this conflict may affect arms negotiations in the future in other regions and with other adversaries.  \n\n\n\nPlease join for an invigorating discussion on nuclear proliferation in Iran\, and the United States desperate attempt to prevent Iran from getting The Bomb. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel WhitlarkAssociate Professor of International Affairs at Georgia Tech \nRachel Whitlark is a political scientist and associate professor of international affairs. Her interests lie within international security and foreign-policy decision making\, specifically including nuclear proliferation\, counter proliferation\, and military intervention.  \n\n\n\nMuch of her work investigates the role of the individual executive in foreign and security policy. Her book\, All Options on the Table: Leaders\, Preventive War\, and Nuclear Proliferation\, published in 2021 by Cornell University Press\, explores the use of preventive military force as a counter-proliferation strategy against adversarial nuclear programs and relies on archival research techniques. Additional projects examine the targeting of nuclear scientists as a counter-proliferation strategy\, the determinants of arms control negotiation success\, and presidential beliefs about nuclear coercion.  \n\n\n\nPrior to coming to Georgia Tech\, Dr. Whitlark held fellowships with the Project on Managing the Atom and International Security Program within the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government\, as well as with the Massachusetts Instate of Technology’s Security Studies Program.  \n\n\n\nDr. Whitlark received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the George Washington University\, holds a Master’s degree from Stanford\, and a B.A. also from George Washington. Professor Whitlark is originally from Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-luncheon-discussion-on-nuclear-proliferation-and-military-intervention-with-iran/
LOCATION:Capital City Club (downtown)\, 7 John Portman Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Military,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:China Goes Global: Inside U.S.-China Trade and Tech Competition at The Carter Center
DESCRIPTION:The Carter Center’s China Focus series returns with a timely discussion on the future of U.S.-China economic relations\, bringing together business leaders\, policy experts\, and academics to unpack one of the most consequential global relationships shaping trade\, technology\, and supply chains today. \n\n\n\nHeadlining the event is Ping Ni\, president of Wanxiang America and vice chair of the China General Chamber of Commerce USA\, who will offer insights grounded in decades of experience at the intersection of U.S.-China business. The program also features two panel discussions. The first examines the challenges of sustaining productive coexistence between the two powers\, while teh second turns to the practical decisions facing U.S. and Chinese companies navigating uncertainty\, shifting regulations\, and evolving geopolitical pressures. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include representatives from major corporations\, research institutions\, and global consulting firms\, offering a range of perspectives on trade strategy\, market access\, and the future of cross-border collaboration. Held at The Carter Center in Atlanta\, the event reflects ongoing efforts to foster dialogue and understanding around U.S.-China relations at a moment when economic competition and cooperation remain deeply intertwined.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/china-goes-global-inside-u-s-china-trade-and-tech-competition-at-the-carter-center/
LOCATION:Cyprus Room of The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway\, Atlanta\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Policy,Supply Chain,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations Luncheon With New Swiss Consul General Rolf Ott
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on June 4 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, featuring Rolf Ott\, Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket: $30Gwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $20Global Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRolf OttConsul General of Switzerland in Atlanta\nProfessional career at the Swiss Foreign Ministry: 10/2021 – 01/2026 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in Bulgaria08/2017 – 08/2021 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in the Czech Republic08/2013 – 07/2017 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia07/2010 – 06/2013 Deputy Head of Mission\, Embassy of Switzerland in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) \n\n\n\n07/2006 – 06/2010 Deputy Regional Coordinator\, African Division\, Foreign Ministry Bern \n\n\n\n02/2003 – 06/2006 Consul\, Embassy of Switzerland in Colombia \n\n\n\n10/1989 – 01/2003 Consular training in Bern and Germany\, and assignments in France\, Cameroon\, and Italy \n\n\n\nEducational Background:1998 – 2002 Studies in Business Administration at the Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana/SUPSI inLugano \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-luncheon-with-new-swiss-consul-general-rolf-ott/
LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Foreign Direct Investment,Policy,Switzerland,Technology,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T080000
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SUMMARY:Art of Diplomacy Tours - Colombia Trip
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Colombia? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro is leading a trip to Bogotá and Medellín to meet with a wide range of Colombian artists\, academics\, journalists\, entrepreneurs\, and diplomats to learn what makes Colombia a special and strategic country in South America.  \n\n\n\nThis well-rounded trip will cover policy and politics in the capital city of Bogotá and business\, art\, and culture in the innovative city of Medellín. Travelers will meet American diplomats at the US Embassy and Colombian officials at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (requested). Learn why Colombia is important to the United States and US foreign policy in Latin America. \n\n\n\nThe group will be small by design\, and the carefully curated agenda allows time to see many of the popular sites in both cities\, experience Colombian food and music\, exchange views with the Colombian people\, and have fun! This trip is for folks who want to travel to Colombia with regional experts and gain exposure to Colombian politics\, business\, and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/art-of-diplomacy-tours-colombia-trip/
CATEGORIES:Colombia,Culture,Diplomacy,Food,Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Latin America,Policy,Travel
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SUMMARY:Southeast Georgia Global Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Trade Center Savannah and the Georgia District Export Council proudly present the Second Annual Southeast Georgia Global Business Summit\, a premier half-day forum designed to advance the conversation on international trade\, innovation\, and economic opportunity. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit brings together global executives\, regional leaders\, exporters\, and policymakers to explore the future of international commerce\, from supply chain evolution and technology integration to market diversification and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nThis event is your gateway to understanding the forces shaping global business in 2026 and beyond\, and how Georgia’s business community continues to lead as a competitive hub for international trade. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nExpert Insights: Gain knowledge from leading business voices\, trade experts\, and international organizations.\n\n\n\nEngaging Dialogue: Participate in discussions on the future of global commerce.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders\, experienced exporters\, and international business stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/southeast-georgia-global-business-summit/
LOCATION:Georgia Quickstart Advanced Manufacturing Center\, 1500 Pine Meadow Dr\, Pooler\, Georgia\, 31322
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Export,Global Affairs,Innovation,Networking,Policy,Supply Chain,Sustainability,Technology,Trade
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