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SUMMARY:The New Nuclear Arms Race
DESCRIPTION:After a lifetime spent working on the front lines of national security\, former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry believes that we are at greater danger of a nuclear catastrophe today than ever before.\n\nBut he has hope that we can still turn back from the brink.\n\nWilliam Perry\, Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in the Carter administration\, and Tom Z. Collina\, the Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund\, will join us to discuss the threat of nuclear catastrophe and the steps they believe we should take to avoid it\, including updating U.S. nuclear policy.\n\nDiscussion Sneak Peek + Get the Book:\nThe Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump\n\nFree of charge and open to the community\, contribution appreciated.\n\n*Registration required. Zoom details will be sent the morning of the program*\nTrouble Registering? Email LaDarrien Gillette\, Program Manager\, lgillette@gsu.edu
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-new-nuclear-arms-race/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T110000
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SUMMARY:Policy: Top 10 Questions Answered
DESCRIPTION:Join Burr & Forman’s Jim Gilliam as he discusses the top 10 questions regarding policies that employers should consider when conducting policy reviews and updates to organizational policies and procedures. \nIn addition\, attendees will also learn about any updates to laws amid COVID-19 that employers should know and understand and how these might apply to their current policies and procedures. \nMeet the Speaker\nJames (“Jim”) K. Gilliam\nPartner\, Burr & Forman \nAs an employment attorney\, Jim provides advice to employers regarding compliance with federal and state employment laws. Jim drafts employee handbooks and employment contracts\, including non-compete\, non-solicitation\, and confidentiality agreements. Jim’s practice includes litigating employment related disputes involving wrongful termination\, trade secrets violations\, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, Fair Labor Standards Act\, Americans with Disabilities Act\, Family Medical Leave Act\, Age Discrimination in Employment Act\, and other types of employment based claims. Jim also represents clients in disciplinary matters before the professional licensing boards regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor\, Licensing and Regulation.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/policy-top-10-questions-answered/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:Webinar: UPS Executive Addresses Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:UPS President of Global Public Affairs\, Laura Lane\, will present a webinar on: \n“CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE ERA OF COVID-19” \nAbout the Webinar \nAs a global delivery powerhouse\, UPS is intimately acquainted with the interruptions Covid-19 has had on the global supply chain. President of Global Public Affairs at UPS\, Laura Lane\, has first-hand knowledge of how politics\, border disputes and epidemics affect trade and global logistics. Yet\, she sees not just the challenges but also the opportunities in how we move forward. \nAbout Laura J. Lane \n \nLaura Lane serves as President of Global Public Affairs for UPS. Prior to joining UPS\, Laura was Managing Director and Head of International Government Affairs at Citigroup and VP for Global Public Policy with Time Warner. \nIn her government career\, Ms. Lane served in the US Trade Representative’s office and was involved in the negotiations on China’s entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO)\, the WTO Financial Services agreement and the WTO Basic telecommunications agreement. Ms. Lane was a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1990-1997. Serving at the American Embassy in Kigali\, Rwanda from 1993-1994\, she led the evacuation effort of American citizens in April 1994 with the outbreak of civil war and returned as political advisor to U.S. forces providing humanitarian relief to Rwandan refugees in the aftermath of the genocide. She shared her perspectives on the Rwandan genocide in her TED Talk “When to Follow your Heart and Write your own Rules” and in the PBS/Frontline documentary “Ghosts of Rwanda.” Ms. Lane also served as consular officer in Bogota\, Colombia from 1990-1992. \nMs. Lane holds a BA from Loyola University and a Master’s Degree in Foreign Service with a Certificate in International Business Diplomacy from Georgetown University. She and her husband have two daughters.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-ups-executive-addresses-challenges-and-opportunities-surrounding-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T130000
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SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Global Democracies Amid COVID-19\, featuring: Stacey Abrams
DESCRIPTION:In a recent piece published by Foreign Affairs\, Stacey Abrams\, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives\, made a compelling statement on how American leadership in the world starts with effective governance and flourishing democracy at home. \nHas the U.S. abdicated its global leadership? \nThe Council is pleased to invite you for an online discussion followed by Q&A with Stacey Abrams on May 28 at 12 PM ET. Abrams will address her thoughts on the status of American global leadership and\, as we quickly approach November\, the challenges we face in hosting elections during this pandemic. \nThis program is exclusively for Members. 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/challenges-facing-global-democracies-amid-covid-19-featuring-stacey-abrams/
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T173000
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SUMMARY:How Could COVID-19 Reshape Healthcare Policy?
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 rapidly disrupted all of our everyday lives.\n\nHospital systems\, public health departments and elected officials at every level of government had to quickly leverage policies to save lives and to mitigate the economic damage caused by lockdown. And don’t forget that healthcare comprises 18% of US GDP.\n\nCan this pandemic transform the US healthcare system for the better?\n\nJoin WAC for a quick chat followed by audience Q&A with Senator Tom Daschle and moderated by Clyde Tuggle\, Partner at Pine Island Capital Partners and World Affairs Council Board Member. Tom Daschle served as a Democratic Senator for South Dakota from 1987 to 2005 and remains an active voice among policymakers with his extensive experience in healthcare. He is the Founder and Chairman of The Daschle Group\, a Public Policy Advisory of Baker Donelson.\n\nAs a courtesy\, this program is OPEN TO ALL.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-could-covid-19-reshape-healthcare-policy/
CATEGORIES:Health,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T140000
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SUMMARY:Covert Military Ops: Strategy vs. Legality International Relations & National Security
DESCRIPTION:The drone strike that shook the world. The assassination of Qasem Soleimani\, Iranian Major General of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps\, threated to tip U.S.-Iran hostilities into war. President Trump justified the attack; the U.S. accuses Soleimani for acts of terrorism and for being the arcquitect of operations that killed hundreds of soldiers during the Iraq war. In Iran\, a major contrast: many lauded the powerful commander as a hero.\n\nThe attack prompted significant questions. How legal is for the U.S. President to carry these covert operations? Was this attack strategically wise as for making Americans safer or just a reckless escalation?\n\nProfessor Laurie Blank from Emory Law School in conversation with Professor Carrie Lee from the Air War College will shed light on this issue as they discuss the role of the U.S. military around the world and the premises to understand what’s legal and strategic when it comes to such high-level military operations.\n\nThis online program is a membership benefit.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/covert-military-ops-strategy-vs-legality-international-relations-national-security/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cross Border COVID-19 Considerations for Companies Doing Business in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Please join’s SGR’s International Practice for the first part of a webinar series focusing on international companies doing business in the U.S. and the impact of COVID-19.\n\nPart One will be an interactive webinar session featuring speakers from international governmental economic agencies\, commercial banks\, multinational corporations\, and global accounting firms\, who will participate in engaging panel discussions alongside SGR practice group leaders.\n\nYou have received many alerts about the recent CARES Act and SBA Disaster Loans\, but this webinar is one of the very few to be focused solely on international companies doing business in the U.S. and shall include specific speakers covering German\, Israeli\, Italian\, and Japanese business concerns.\n\nA detailed agenda will be circulated to attendees prior to commencement of the webinar.\n\nSpace is limited\, please register now.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-cross-border-covid-19-considerations-for-companies-doing-business-in-the-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Policy,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T140000
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SUMMARY:Webcast: CARES Act Overview
DESCRIPTION:Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) is closely watching developments of COVID-19 worldwide and are working to help manage impacts on our clients\, colleagues\, and communities. Join MMA and Steptoe & Johnson LLP for an overview on the CARES Act funding opportunities for smaller businesses with a brief overview of the Treasury lending programs for large businesses and the Main Street Lending Facility the Fed is expected to be setting up. \nThe focus of this webinar will be on the CARES Act funding opportunities for smaller businesses with a brief overview of the Treasury lending programs for large businesses and the Main Street Lending Facility the Fed is expected to be setting up. \nContent covered will include the basics of the Paycheck Protection Program through which business can access forgivable loans (i.e. no repayment if the requirements are satisfied) – \n\nWho is eligible including affiliation rules and special rules for hospitality/restaurant and franchise businesses\nFor what\nHow you get access\nHow you qualify for full forgiveness\nCARES Act tax credit alternatives to the PPP\nIntroduction to Treasury lending programs and the Fed Main Street Lending Facility\n\nAudience:  \n\nWith generally < 500 employees\nSome manufacturing sectors with up to 2000 employees\nMany/most restaurant and franchise companies
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webcast-cares-act-overview/
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T140000
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SUMMARY:"Ask a Banker" Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber for their Weekly Webinar Series\, \n“Ask A Banker” \nOur world is changing daily\, and sometimes hourly. It is important to be able to disseminate good information\, and more importantly\, combat the rumors and speculation happening in the banking and finance industry that will affect your business. \nIn this series\, you will learn from executives in the banking industry as they explain the current landscape of the financial industry. \nQuestions that will be answered include: \nHow are banks being affected by the current COVID-19 outbreak? And how are they dealing with it? \nWhat are banks currently doing to assist existing customers? \nWhat does the recent “CARES Act” do to assist business through the banking system? \nThis webinar will last no longer than 60 minutes and is limited to 70 attendes to enusre an open dialouge and discussion.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ask-a-banker-weekly-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T110200
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: COVID-19 Legal Update for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act\, which requires businesses with under 500 employees to provide leave to employees missing work because of certain COVID-19 related reasons. There are two provisions going into effect on April 2\, 2020\, which will impact your business: an emergency expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and a new federal paid sick leave law. In addition\, Stay Home Orders will have additional implications for your business. An overview about the most common requirements and applicable exemptions to Stay Home Orders offers business guidance on how to correctly implement them in your business.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-covid-19-legal-update-for-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Business,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T170000
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SUMMARY:CARES Act Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join AGG for a discussion on the Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). They’ll provide a broad overview of the Act and bring in a panel of subject matter experts who will share their findings on pressing issues that are impacting employment\, SBA\, tax\, FDA\, and healthcare on March 31st at 11AM EDT. \nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation. \nNote: The presentation and audio for this webinar will be streamed through your computer. A dial-in number will not be provided. \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nMichael E. Burke\, Moderator\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nSara M. Lord\, Moderator\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nOrlando J. Cabrera\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory\n\n\n\n\n\nTenley A. Carp\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Durkin\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca Lunceford Kolb\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRebekah N. Plowman\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgina C. Shepard\, Panelist\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cares-act-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Health,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T140000
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SUMMARY:Unpacking the Massive Economic Stimulus Package - How You Will Benefit
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, March 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET\, join Aprio to unpack the historic $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, and Economic Security Act\, the largest economic stimulus package in modern history and what it means to businesses and individuals. \nYou will discuss the key stimulus bill measures including:\n• Direct payments to taxpayers\n• The $500 billion lending program for businesses\n• The historic boost for unemployment benefits\n• Special rules for retirement funds\n• Aid for contractors and gig-ers\n• Emergency FMLA and paid sick leave \nExperts on the panel include:\n• Frank Ciaburri\, Tax Director at Aprio who will discuss the impacts of the relief bill on individuals\n• Karen Bates\, Partner\, Retirement Plan Services at Aprio who will cover special rules enacted for use of retirement funds\n• John Santamour\, Tax Partner at Aprio who will provide insights on the impacts of the relief bill on businesses\n• Jake Patton\, Tax Manager at Aprio who will provide guidance on changes to the interest expense limitation rules and depreciation\n• Tommy Lee\, Tax Partner at Aprio who will discuss how businesses can take advantage of loans and debt relief\n• Meredith Whigham Caiafa\, Partner at Morris\, Manning & Martin who will cover employment topics such as new emergency FMLA\, paid sick leave and unemployment expansion
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/unpacking-the-massive-economic-stimulus-package-how-you-will-benefit/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200305T210000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: Artificial Intelligence and Data
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence and Data \nLecture by Daniel Schiff\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nPolicymakers in many countries are developing plans and funding research in artificial intelligence (AI). Global growth is slowing\, and not surprisingly\, many policymakers hope that AI will provide a magic solution. The EU\, Brazil\, and other Western countries have adopted regulations that grant users greater control over their data and require that firms using AI be transparent about how they use it. Will the U.S. follow suit? \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-artificial-intelligence-and-data/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200227T210000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: Climate Change and the Global Order
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change and the Global Order \nLecture by Dr. Daniel Matisoff\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nClimate change has become one of the defining issues of our time. As much of the world bands together to come up with a plan\, the U.S. remains the notable holdout. What is the rest of the world doing to combat climate change? What impact will the effects of climate change have on global geopolitics? \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-climate-change-and-the-global-order/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T121500
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SUMMARY:Cuban Socialism: The Price is Wrong
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Robert A. Lawson\, Director\, William J. O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom\, Cox School of Business\, Southern Methodist University
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cuban-socialism-the-price-is-wrong/
LOCATION:Prillaman Building\, 520 Parliament Garden Way NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200220T193000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions 2020 Foreign Policy Lecture: China’s Road into Latin America
DESCRIPTION:China’s Road into Latin America \nLecture by Dr. Andrew Wedeman\, Georgia State University \nAs the Trump administration continues to withdraw from the world stage\, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into China’s “One Belt\, One Road” plan? How will the relationship with China affect the region? Should the U.S. be concerned about China’s growing “sphere of influence?” \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-2020-foreign-policy-lecture-chinas-road-into-latin-america/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:From Sit-ins to Hashtags\, The Evolution of Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Rights movement in the United States ignited a flame that was felt globally during the 1960s. Dozens of activists\, such as Coretta Scott King and Ambassador Andrew Young\, fought and ultimately shaped the culture of every American\, laying the foundation for a global shift in politics\, human rights\, and economic development. The birthplace of the movement was Atlanta\, Georgia\, a small town at the time with a burning desire to change the landscape of the South. \nThis February\, in honor of Black History month\, join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta’s Young Leaders in welcoming Taos Wynn\, Founder and President of Millennial Civil Rights\, and James Woodall\, President of the Georgia NAACP\, as they discuss what has changed since the iconic civil rights movement\, the human rights challenges in the world today\, and what we as individuals can do to ensure equity in the World. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/from-sit-ins-to-hashtags-the-evolution-of-civil-rights/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cities,History,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T132500
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SUMMARY:Sources of Cuban Foreign Policy: Fidel Castro and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Thomas J. Nisley\, KSU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs \nOpen to the public. Part of the Year of Cuba Series. \nClick here to see the full series of events.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/sources-of-cuban-foreign-policy-fidel-castro-and-beyond/
LOCATION:KSU Archives\, Sturgis Library\, 2nd Floor\, 385 Cobb Avenue\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T210000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions 2020 Foreign Policy Lecture: U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle \nLecture by Dr. J.T. Way\, Georgia State University  \nCombatting illegal immigration has become a priority of the Trump administration. The Northern Triangle of Central America\, made up of Honduras\, El Salvador\, and Guatemala\, is a special target of the administration\, which hold the nations responsible for the large flow of migrants from Latin America to the U.S. With funds from the U.S. cut\, how can the Northern Triangle countries curtail migration? \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-2020-foreign-policy-lecture-u-s-relations-with-the-northern-triangle/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T193000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking \nLecture by Maja Hasic\, Tapestri Inc.\, Human Trafficking Program Director \nAlmost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking\, and international organizations\, governments\, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing to combat slavery and trafficking? What are the experiences like for those being trafficked? \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-modern-slavery-and-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200130T210000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series: Red Sea Security
DESCRIPTION:Red Sea Security \nLecture by Dr. Michael Herb\, Georgia State University  \nThe Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade\, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China\, France\, Italy\, and the U.S. building large ports and bases in the region\, what does the future of the region look like? How important is Red Sea security for global security? Can the region be a place of global cooperation? \n  \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-series-red-sea-security/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T193000
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SUMMARY:GCIV Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series: The Philippines and the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The Philippines and the U.S. \nLecture by Dr. Katja Weber\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nThe Philippines has had a special relationship with the United States since the islands were ceded by Spain to the United States after the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century. However\, since the election of Rodrigo Duterte\, the country has pivoted more toward China\, and away from the U.S. Duterte has also launched a large-scale war on drugs that many criticize for its brutality. What does the future hold for U.S\, relations with the Philippines? \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program that gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of current world affairs. \n+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-series-the-philippines-and-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T113000
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SUMMARY:Turkey-US Relations Amid Global Turmoil: Rules-Based Multilateralism or Flexible Alliance?
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Council on International Relations\, together with the Georgia State University CIBER and Global Atlanta is honored to host at the Capital City Club (downtown) January 13: Professor Fuat Keyman\, “Turkey-US Relations Amid Global Turmoil: Rules-Based Multilateralism or Flexible Alliance?” \nTurkey’s relations with the European Union have been problematical for many years. In more recent years\, relations between the United States and Turkey also have become increasingly frayed. The American invasion of Iraq and its support for the granting of a Kurdish autonomous state in northern Iraq; American support for the mostly Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in its fight against the Islamic State in Syria; Turkey’s purchase of the Russian S-400 surface-to-air (SAM) missile defense system and America’s subsequent refusal to honor sales of the F-35 fighter; and Increasing perceptions of authoritarian rule in Turkey has left an open question as to the where and the how of Turkey’s status with the United States and the West. What appear to be valid criticisms on both sides of the divide have left only one nation in a position to exploit the growing fracture and Putin is expected to increase his newfound advantage in the coming new year. \nCome listen to a discussion on their potential impact of these and other issues of on-going relations between Turkey and the United States\, multilateralism\, and the NATO Alliance. \nAbout Professsor Keyman \nFuat Keyman is Director of Istanbul Policy Center and Professor of International Relations at Sabanci University. He is a leading Turkish political scientist and an expert on democratization\, globalization\, international relations\, Turkey-EU relations\, Turkish foreign policy\, and civil society development. He is author and editor of nearly thirty books; published numerous articles in prestigious\, peer-reviewed international journals\, and columns in various newspapers. He is a member of the Science Academy. In 2013\, Professor Keyman was awarded the Strategic Vision Owner of the Scientific People Award within the scope of the 7th Tasam Strategic Vision Awards. \nHe has worked as a member on the Council of Wise People as part of the peace process to the Kurdish issue. He also serves on the advisory and editorial boards for a number of respected international and national organizations\, as well as for academic journals. Prior to joining Sabanci University\, Keyman taught at KoçUniversity and Bilkent University\, and was a visiting Professor at Carleton University.He holds post-doctoral fellowships from Wellesley College and Harvard University. He has received numerous prestigious grants from the EU Framework Programme and the Scientific and Technical Research Council. Furthermore\, he has been the research director for various projects such as Peter Berger and Samuel Huntington’s Many Globalizations\, CIVICUS\, and Mapping Civil Society in Turkey. \nKeyman has conducted the first extensive research project and written copiously on the political and social trends in Turkey\, urban transformation\, and living together in Anatolian cities. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Carleton University\, and completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara\, Turkey. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.\nRegistration fee includes a 3-course luncheon.\nThe Luncheon/Discussion will take place in the Ballroom.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/turkey-us-relations-amid-global-turmoil-rules-based-multilateralism-or-flexible-alliance/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T133000
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SUMMARY:Brexit: Where to From Here? - Panel Discussion with Consuls General of Germany and Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Council on International Relations is hosting a luncheon and panel discussion with Consuls General Dr. Heike Fuller of Germany and Shane Stephens of Ireland: Brexit: “Where to From Here?” \nBackground:  \nThe narrow vote of the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2016 in favor of leaving the European Union (EU)\, popularly called Brexit\, has led to a steady drumbeat of public demonstrations by the Remainers as well as the Leavers\, amplified within the Parliament itself where political factions savage each other. \nAt the core of British anger over EU membership is the observation that a constant wave of regulations impacting national institutions and smaller localities was generated by non-elected bureaucrats and a judiciary in far-off Brussels\, Luxembourg\, and Frankfurt. This is exacerbated by an historic antipathy for continental politics and has resulted in a majority sentiment to return to its historical tradition of policy emanating from London\, not the continent. On the other hand\, many who favor remaining in the EU believe\, among other things\, that the “European Project” promotes harmony\, peace\, and welfare and are concerned over the long-term economic impact on the U.K. \nRemaining members of the European Union are not pleased with the UK decision to leave. Great Britain has one of the largest economies in the EU and its banking and investment strength reflect Britain’s financial importance within the EU. To lose this huge market will bring serious economic and financial consequences. Moreover\, what is at stake is the real possibility that a successful Brexit bid may very well open the door to other EU members who wish to bail out for similar reasons. BREXIT also raises serious questions regarding the economic and political impact on the United States\, as well as security implications of a fracturing Europe. The general election on December 12 will have major ramifications not only for the UK and the United States\, but for the world at large. \nCome listen to a discussion on these issues and on the potential impact of the vote on the United Kingdom\, the European Union\, and the United States.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-panel-discussion-with-consuls-general-dr-heike-fuller-germany-and-shane-stephens-ireland/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T133000
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SUMMARY:Moon Jae-in Government's Vision for the Korean Peninsula Peace Process - Transforming the DMZ into an International Peace Zone
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of World War II\, Korea was divided into two zones with the Soviets in the north and Americans in the south. On June 25\, 1950 North Korea invaded the South. United Nations’ forces responded\, countering the attack. Chinese intervention on November 1\, 1950 led to intensive warfare. An armistice was finally agreed to on July 27\, 1953. \nIn the years since\, violent incidents perpetrated by the North along the 38th Parallel\, in nearby waters\, and elsewhere have contributed to much tension on the Korean peninsula. North Korea’s bid to become a nuclear power continues in the face of South Korean and American efforts to dissuade the latest Kim to abandon his nuclear quest. \nMoreover\, three generations of despotic rule by the Kim family\, characterized by sham elections and a Stalinist totalitarian dictatorship\, have resulted in a nation that often confronts famine and a population that chronically suffers from malnutrition. A 2014 UN inquiry into human rights in North Korea concluded that\, “The gravity\, scale and nature of these violations reveal a state that does not have any parallel in the contemporary world.” \nIn stark contrast to the dystopian North\, South Korea today is a vibrant democracy\, has highly developed economy\, with the world’s second best healthcare system\, and is a major global trading power. Ironically\, China\, which has long supported North Korea\, has become South Korea’s largest trading partner. \nACIR is honored to host Ambassador Chang Jae-bok\, Deputy Foreign Minister\, Republic of Korea\, who will discuss the “Moon Jae-in government’s Vision for the Korean Peninsula Peace process – Transforming the DMZ into an International Peace Zone.” \nAmbassador Chang Jae-bok was appointed Ambassador for Public Diplomacy at the Republic of Korea’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs in May 2019. \nPreviously\, he served as the Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs and as the Ambassador for the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. He also served as Director for the Human Rights and Social Affairs Division as well as the Protocol Division\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Overseas\, his most recent post was as the Consul-General of Korea in Milan and before that as the deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in Paris. He was also posted in the Korean Embassies in France\, the Swiss Confederation\, the Republic of Ghana as well as the Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. \n\nRegistration fee includes a 3-course luncheon.\nThe Luncheon/Discussion will take place in the Alexandria Room.\nThe luncheon will be followed by a reception\, hosted by the Consulate of the Republic of Korea\, with the ambassador and his team.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/moon-jae-in-governments-vision-for-the-korean-peninsula-peace-process-transforming-the-dmz-into-an-international-peace-zone/
LOCATION:Piedmont Driving Club\, 1215 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T194500
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SUMMARY:Beyond Oil in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:The attack on the Aramco oil facilities. \nIt created alarm not only in Saudi Arabia\, but also in the United Arab Emirates and especially in Israel. It demonstrated the new capacity of the more accurate Iranian weapons systems and their strategy of using military force openly but through supposed surrogates giving Iran a fig leaf of deniability. \nThe withdrawal of US forces from northeast Syria and the direct intervention by Turkey appears to have worked to the advantage of Turkey\, Russia\, Iran and the government of Syria. How about civilians? \nThis is complex and no one better than Ambassador Thomas Pickering to unpack how the shift in US policy will affect the balance of power in the Middle East and how US policy will affect Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. \nAbout Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering \nHolds the rank of Career Ambassador\, the highest in the U.S. Foreign Service. In a diplomatic career spanning five decades\, he was U.S. ambassador to Israel\, the Russian Federation\, India\, El Salvador\, Nigeria\, Jordan and the United Nations. He also served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/beyond-oil-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:The Commerce Club\, 191 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T133000
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SUMMARY:Luncheon and Discussion with Colombian Ambassador Francisco Santos
DESCRIPTION:“Colombia – United States Relations: Today and Tomorrow” \nColombia is one of the oldest democracies in Latin America. The United States and Colombia share a commitment to promoting security\, prosperity\, and democratic governance in Colombia and across the Western Hemisphere. Today though a vibrant democracy and a growing market oriented economy\, Colombia under the guidance of President Ivan Duque’s government faces major internal and external challenges\, and the Venezuelan crisis has added a layer of civic turmoil to a nation already facing monumental challenges. \n \nAccording to the United Nations\, 1.4 million Venezuelans have fled to Colombia. Historically\, Colombia has always been generous with its neighbor\, Venezuela\, but a half century of dealing with internal insurrection has diminished its capacity to deal with one of the worse humanitarian crises in regional history.\n \nAbout Ambassador Francisco Santos: \nAmbassador Santos is a former Vice President of Colombia (2002-2010); journalist\, political\, and citizen participation activist. \nHead of national debate of the Democratic Center Party in 2017\, he ran for Mayor of Bogota on the Democratic Center Party ticket in 2015. He created the Fundación Confianza Colombia\, promoting democracy and citizen participation in public affairs\, as well as developing ideas in the political\, economic and social spheres. \nAs Vice President during the Uribe administration\, his policy priorities were the fight against corruption\, extortion and kidnapping and ridding the country of anti-personnel mines. In that role\, he also led Colombia’s international promotion of trade\, investment and tourism. \nDue to threats from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)\, he was exiled in Madrid\, Spain\, for two years (2000-2002). Previous to that\, in 1990 Santos was kidnapped for eight months on orders from drug trafficker Pablo Escobar. He founded the world’s first NGO against kidnapping\, Fundación País Libre and promoted the Anti-Kidnapping Statute\, the first and\, to date\, only law proposed and tabled by public petition via signature collection in Colombia. \nLunch is provided with registration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/colombia-united-states-relations-today-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T170000
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SUMMARY:Foreign-Trade Zones: Show me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Businesses operating FTZ’s have become a thriving sector of the U.S. economy.\nThe FTZ program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. The program is available to all U.S. based companies and can be established at warehouses/distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.\nIntroduction to the U. S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program \n\nWhere does this program come from?\nWho is it for?\nHow do the benefits work?\nWhat are the requirements?\n\nComputing the Financial Savings and Getting Started: \n\nInverted tariff savings for manufacturers\nMPF savings for distributors\nDemonstrating the value of your FTZ\nCase studies in distribution and manufacturing\nProgram costs\nSupply chain impact\nThe application process
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/foreign-trade-zones-show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T110200
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SUMMARY:The Prospect for Peace on the Korean Peninsula Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:While the media focus on the Korean Peninsula has slowed since the 2019 Hanoi Summit\, the tension still remains. Despite initial optimism and relationship building between President Trump and Chairman Kim Jung-un\, the two summits have not yielded significant result in the way of securing North Korean denuclearization\, and Kim Jong-un has not yet given up the hermit kingdom’s nuclear program. \nTo evaluate the prospects for peace on the Korean Peninsula\, it is essential to understand the relationships between South and North Korea and negotiations between the United States and North Korea. Nothing is more important than ensuring that the U.S. and South Korea are on the same page. \nCome join for a luncheon discussion on “The Prospect for Peace on the Korean Peninsula” and learn how the U.S. and South Korea are working together on one of the world’s most pressing security issues. Dr. Kim Reimann\, Associate Professor from Georgia State University will moderate a conversation with: \n\nScott Snyder\, Senior Fellow for Korea Studies & Director of the Program on U.S.-Korea Policy\, Council on Foreign Relations\nDr. Han-shik Park\, Professor Emeritus & Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues\, University of Georgia\nSoojin Park\, Public Policy Fellow\, Wilson Center & former Deputy Spokesperson\, Ministry of Unification in the Korean Government\n\nMembers: $20 \nNon-members: $40
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-prospect-for-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Commerce Club\, 191 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: “The USMCA (US – Mexico – Canada Trade Agreement) with Consul General of Mexico\, Consul General of Canada and the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development
DESCRIPTION:United States has reached an agreement with Mexico and Canada in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). When finalized and implemented\, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will create more balanced\, reciprocal trade that supports high-paying jobs for Americans and grows the North American economy. \nFind out the impact to the United States\, Canada\, Mexico and especially the Georgia economy by attending this great panel discussion –  luncheon \nOnly 50 spots available – Register now:  http://cca.ghcc.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=GAGH&evtid=62684&class=E
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/panel-discussion-the-usmca-us-mexico-canada-trade-agreement-with-consul-general-of-mexico-consul-general-of-canada-and-the-commissioner-of-the-georgia-department-of-ec/
LOCATION:Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, 270 Peachtree Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy,Trade
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