FEATURED EVENTS

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Industrial Policy

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    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Drug Policy in Latin America

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    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Biden’s Agenda

    Zoom

    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • Russia’s Ukraine Invasion: Implications for the Arctic

    Peachtree Hills Place 2245 Virginia Place NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Russia, with 1/5th of its land mass north of the Arctic Circle, and two million Russians of a four million population inhabiting the region, has forced its Arctic neighbors to re-assess an angry Russia, stung by its Ukrainian experience. Does this experience convince Russia not to engage in any changes in its current Arctic policy […]

  • J Street Atlanta presents: An Evening with Halie Soifer

    The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join J Street Atlanta for their annual benefit, featuring Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America. The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) actively promotes policy consistent with socially progressive, pro-Israel, Jewish community values and has partnered with J Street to support numerous candidates over the years. J Street Atlanta is excited […]

  • Thomas Mann: DEMOCRACY WILL WIN!

    Thomas Mann: Democracy Will Win! is intended as a concrete contribution to current debate on both sides of the Atlantic. Thomas Mann, German writer and Nobel laureate, immigrated to California, and used the radio medium to spread thoughts on democracy to the German people during Nazi rule. In 1943, he addressed the Library of Congress […]

  • Disaster Law & Policy: Global Perspectives Symposium

    GSU College of Law 85 Park Place NE, Atlanta, GA

    Join the GSU College of Law to celebrate the recent publication of The Cambridge Handbook of Disaster Law & Policy, edited by Professors John Travis Marshall, Ryan Rowberry, and Susan S. Kuo. Expert panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of how laws and policies at every level - public and private - leave us vulnerable to […]

  • Reporting from the Middle East: Notes from the Field

    25 Park Place 25 Park Place, 18th Floor, Room 1802, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In collaboration with GSU’s Middle East Studies Center and the University of Michigan Department of Middle East Studies, the Atlanta Global Studies Center welcomes Dr. Marwa Maziad to Georgia State University. Speaker: Dr. Marwa Maziad Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST) Location: 25 Park Place NE (SunTrust Building) 26th Floor, RM […]

  • Pakistan Ambassador Briefing: Growing Trade and Investment with Georgia

    Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Global Atlanta, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, and the law offices of Miller & Martin are delighted to host a business briefing with Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States.  Over lunch, Ambassador Khan will participate in an interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.  […]

  • World Affairs Council of Atlanta Members Forum Salon

    Buckhead Center: Tower Place 200 3348 Peachtree Rd. Suite 300, Atlanta, United States

    Members Forum Salon: How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe Mark your calendars and be part of this thought-provoking discussion shaping our collective understanding of the European future. This exclusive event will delve into the captivating theme of "How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe." Join the WAC to engage in a solutions-oriented dialogue, examining […]

  • World Affairs Council of Atlanta Presents Focusing Atlanta with Mayor Andre Dickens

    The Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Focusing Atlanta: Strengthening International Potential Mayor Andre Dickens joins the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in a breakfast and fireside chat discussing Atlanta's international economic ties and opportunities to strengthen the city's global influence.

    $30
  • White House Initiative — AA and NHPI Economic Summit

    Gas South Convention Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA, United States

    On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) will host its sixth 2023-24 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Economic Summit in Duluth, GA with participation from the White House and federal agencies. The events are being held in collaboration with the […]

  • Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need To Know Lunch & Learn Event

    Taylor English Duma LLP 1600 Parkwood Circle, Suite 200, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Don't miss the Netherlands America Chamber of Commerce's First Lunch & Learn event of 2024 on January 25th, featuring a crucial discussion on navigating the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA came into effect on January 1, 2024, impacting millions of small U.S. and foreign companies. If you own or operate a business […]

    $30
  • Nunn School Symposium IV: The Political Vulnerability of Economic Interdependence

    Georgia Tech Alumni House 190 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The past five or so years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of economic tools by governments to pursue foreign policy objectives. This increased use has also contributed to heightened concerns about vulnerabilities associated with economic interdependence.  This half-day seminar will consider how different jurisdictions use economic tools for geopolitical ends and seek […]

  • 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Pandemic Preparation

    The annual 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 1 – March 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series, and registration is required to receive the event link. March 21, 2024, Topic: Pandemic PreparationLooking back at the Covid-19 pandemic, […]

  • The Intersection of Climate and Security Policies

    Castleberry Room at the John Lewis Student Center 351 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate, Jennifer Morgan, will deliver a talk on the intersection between climate and security policies. The talk will be hosted in the Castleberry Room at the John Lewis Student Center. For those coming off-campus, nearest parking will be available at the Student Center Visitor lot next to […]

  • EU DAY: Europe’s Current and Future State of the Union

    Maggiano's Little Italy 3368 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia

    Registration is now open for the World Affairs Council of Atlanta's EU Day luncheon on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Maggiano's Little Italy.This year's program will feature an intimate fireside chat with Constanze Stelzenmüller, Director – Center on the United States and Europe at The Brookings Institution. She is a thought leader on German, European, and […]

    $65
  • Keynote Luncheon with Governor Kemp – A Leader Transforming Georgia

    St. Regis Atlanta 88 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is pleased to extend an invitation to you for a fireside chat with Governor Brian Kemp. Governor Kemp is a dynamic leader committed to improving Georgia's quality of life and promoting economic growth. In order to secure the success of the state, Governor Kemp has been at the forefront […]

    $150
  • Ambassador Briefing: Pakistan — Reaching for Reform

    Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join Global Atlanta and Miller & Martin for a timely discussion with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States since August 2024, on investment opportunities as the country of 235 million people reaches for reform. During his first official visit to Atlanta to meet community leaders and students, Mr. Saeed will outline the […]

    $25
  • 2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads

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    The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series, and registration is required to receive the event link. Topic: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads Explore the contours of […]