FEATURED EVENTS

  • Learning from Adam Smith Today

    English Building, Room 102 440 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

    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 […]

  • After Maduro: What’s Next for Venezuela?

    Buckhead Room, Exhibition Hall, Georgia Tech 460 Fourth Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    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 […]

  • Colombia and the United States: Past Legacies and Future Challenges

    Buckhead Room, Exhibition Hall, Georgia Tech 460 Fourth Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    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 […]

  • Japan Day

    Georgia State Capitol 206 Washington St SW , Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join in Japan Day at the Georgia State Capitol! This will include exhibits from Japanese businesses and organizations. The event invites attendees to join leaders of the GA-Japan Legislative Caucus in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan's Office in Atlanta.

  • Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It

    Scholars Event Theater (Room 1280), Price Gilbert Memorial Library at Georgia Tech 704 Cherry St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech invites you to join the Honorable John Tien, former deputy secretary of Homeland Security and a Nunn School Distinguished Professor of the Practice, and Jake Braun, Tien's former Senior Counselor for Policy and former Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director, for a fireside chat. They […]

  • Luncheon: The Future of NATO — A Crack in the Alliance?

    Capital City Club (downtown) 7 John Portman Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    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 […]

    $40
  • GCIV Global Decisions Lecture Series: The Risk of Nuclear Proliferation

    Virtual event

    Join virtually for the first Georgia Council for International Visitors Global Decisions virtual lecture, formerly known as Dunwoody Great Decisions. Dr. Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, will speak on The Risk of Nuclear Proliferation.

    $10
  • Discussion on War Termination and the Durability of Peace with David Siroky

    Habersham Building, Room G17 781 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    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 […]

  • A Luncheon and Discussion on: “The World Cup 2026 in Atlanta: Can it Rise Above Domestic and Geopolitics?” with CNN International Anchor Don Riddell

    Capital City Club 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

    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 […]

    $40
  • AI and National Security: A Conversation for Policymakers, Innovators, and Business Leaders

    Scholars Event Theater, Price Gilbert Memorial Library 260 4th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech invites you to join the Spring 2026 Sam Nunn-Bank of America Policy Forum. This event will focus on AI and national security, convening leaders from government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector to explore the impact of AI on defense, policy, and the private sector. […]

  • ACIR-KPMG-ICPA Atlanta Chapter Joint Program on: “Trade Policies in a New World Order”

    KPMG Ignition Center 1201 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    ACIR is proud to announce its first-ever joint program with KPMG and the International Compliance Professionals Association's (ICPA) Atlanta Chapter. The purpose is to build relationships with these international conglomerates and to educate members of all three bodies on how the international instability will affect business and trade across the globe. This will be an […]

    Free
  • Russia’s War on Ukraine: Lessons for Contemporary Defense Strategy & Planning

    Scholars Event Theater, Price Gilbert Memorial Library 260 4th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs invites you to join for Russia's War on Ukraine: Lessons for Contemporary Defense Strategy & Planning, a conversation between two Nunn School Distinguished Professors of the Practice on the changing face of war, evolution of technology and procurement, and the development of drones as an attrition tactic. These […]

  • Understanding the NATO Alliance: A New Era?

    Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suite D, Georgia Tech 225 North Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Georgia Tech Model NATO team for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the critical role of the Alliance in today’s global security climate. This event brings together experts from the academic, diplomatic, and military communities to examine the importance of NATO in Europe and beyond, while celebrating the recent achievements of our award-winning Model […]

  • ICE Age: FIFA, Human Rights, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Buckhead Room, Exhibition Hall, Georgia Tech 460 Fourth Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is proud to announce ICE Age: FIFA, Human Rights, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Dr. Adam Beissel, Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management at Miami University (OH). This talk is part of the Soccer, Politics and Society Speaker Series, a collaboration between Dr. Kirk Bowman […]

  • What Israel’s Somaliland Move Could Mean for U.S. Policy and the Horn of Africa

    Virtual

    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. In this virtual event hosted by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), a panel of experts will examine the geopolitical implications of this decision […]

  • On Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal

    Walter G. Ehmer Theater 351 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    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. He […]

  • Virtual Discussion on The Evolving Conflict in Iran

    Virtual

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is hosting The Evolving Conflict in Iran, a webinar of Nunn School faculty that will bring both academic and practitioner perspectives on the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The panelists will discuss many of the questions at hand, examining the security, economic, diplomatic, and technological challenges posed by the conflict. The participants are […]

  • A Luncheon & Discussion On: Nuclear Proliferation and Military Intervention with Iran

    Capital City Club (downtown) 7 John Portman Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    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. […]

    $40 – $55
  • E-Commerce and Local Politics: How Online Business Is Reshaping Civic Engagement

    Habersham Building, Room G17 781 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech will host a public talk examining how the rise of e-commerce is transforming not just business models, but also local political engagement. As more entrepreneurs move away from traditional storefronts, the shift is raising new questions about the relationship between small businesses and civic life. […]

    Free
  • Rethinking Civic Engagement: Behavioral Science Insights from East Africa

    Habersham Building, Room G17 781 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech will host a public lecture exploring how behavioral science is reshaping civic engagement strategies in East Africa. Featuring Salim Kombo, Engagement Director at the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics, the discussion will examine how data-driven approaches can help civil society organizations navigate complex political, social, […]

    Free