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SUMMARY:Democracy and Authoritarianism in Pakistan’s Electoral Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Arif Alvi\, MD\, former President of Pakistan\, for an intimate dialogue about the state of democracy in the country with the world’s 5th largest population. \n\n\n\nPakistan’s democratic development and political stability continue to face significant challenges due to entrenched military interests within the government and widespread public distrust in the electoral process. The 2024 elections were particularly problematic\, with substantial delays in the release of official results\, leading to widespread allegations of rigging and vote manipulation. Election periods are often marred by violence and security threats\, including attacks by militant groups like the Islamic State targeting election offices. The political landscape remains highly volatile\, marked by frequent legal disputes and the arrest of prominent figures such as former Prime Minister Imran Khan\, which has sparked widespread protests and further instability. Additionally\, Pakistan’s military has increasingly consolidated its control over government leaders and functions\, further complicating efforts to achieve democratic governance and political stability.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/democracy-and-authoritarianism-in-pakistans-electoral-landscape/
LOCATION:World Affairs Council of Atlanta\, 3348 Peachtree Rd. Floor 12\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326
CATEGORIES:Asia,Defense,Democracy,Global Affairs,International affairs,Leadership,Politics,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders - Canada's National Elections: A Pivotal Moment for US-Canadian Relations
DESCRIPTION:The outcome of the April 28\, 2025\, general elections in Canada will significantly impact both domestic affairs and U.S.-Canadian relations\, regardless of which candidate wins. Liberal Party leader Mark Carney\, a former central banker\, is entering the political arena for the first time\, while Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has been a member of Parliament since 2004. The election results will determine whether the winner secures a majority in Parliament or needs to form a coalition. Additionally\, President Trump’s harsh rhetoric toward Canada and the imposition of tariffs are expected to influence the election and subsequently affect US-Canada relations. Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro will delve into these topics with Canada experts Allison Gifford and Laura Dawson\, Ph.D.  \n\n\n\nBeyond Borders is a series of virtual dialogues focusing on the United States’ ongoing foreign policy re-directs under the Trump Administration. Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro\, President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela\, will lead each dialogue with world-class experts in their fields of study and practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/beyond-borders-canadas-national-elections-a-pivotal-moment-for-us-canadian-relations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economics,Geopolitics,international relations,North America,Policy,Politics,Trade,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Preventing the Unthinkable: India & Pakistan’s Nuclear Standoff - Virtual Program
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is hosting a series of virtual dialogues focusing on the United States’ ongoing foreign policy re-directs under the Trump Administration. Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro\, President Emeritus of the Council and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela\, will lead each dialogue with world-class experts in their fields of study and practice.  \n\n\n\nTopic Summary \n\n\n\n In May 2025\, India and Pakistan narrowly avoided a full-scale war after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir triggered a rapid military escalation. The crisis\, which included airstrikes\, missile exchanges\, drone warfare\, and cyber operations\, was defused through a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10. Despite the de-escalation\, cross-border violations persist\, and tensions remain high. Both nations signaled their nuclear capabilities during the standoff—Pakistan convened its National Command Authority\, while India reaffirmed its stance against nuclear blackmail. Former Georgia U.S. Senator Sam Nunn has long warned that the most alarming nuclear threat lies in the volatile relationship between India and Pakistan. These two large\, multiethnic\, developing nations have a history of deep-seated animosity rooted in the 1947 partition of British India. Since then\, they have fought four wars and engaged in numerous skirmishes\, with Kashmir remaining the most contentious flashpoint. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aparna Pande\nDirector of the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute\, Washington D.C. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharles Shapiro\nExpert panelist and Ambassador  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRickey Bevington\nPresident of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/preventing-the-unthinkable-india-pakistans-nuclear-standoff-virtual-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Crisis Management,Geopolitics,Global Affairs,India,International affairs,Politics,Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:2025 Latino Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund as we celebrate the power of the Latinx electorate in Georgia for a night of dancing and community.   \n\n\n\nThe Latinx electorate has become a force in Georgia\, and the Latino Power Hour gives our community a platform to uplift the power of the Latino-Hispanic voices within our state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Silva\, Director for Leadership Development at GALEO\nElizabeth Silva\, a proud Mexican-American born and raised in Atlanta\, serves as GALEO’s Director for Leadership Development. With dual degrees in Managerial Sciences and Marketing from Georgia State University and over five years of experience in business and civic engagement\, she is passionate about empowering her community to amplify its voice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaloma Valdovinos\, GALEO Institute for Leadership 2024 Cohort \nPaloma Valdovinos\, the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants\, is a passionate and resilient first-generation Mexican-American whose Southern upbringing sparked her commitment to community service and social equity. Her work focuses on challenging systemic injustice and encouraging individuals and organizations to reflect on how their actions may contribute to inequity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-latino-power-hour/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza- Norcross\, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.\, Norcross\, GA\, 30071
CATEGORIES:Communities,Dance,Latin America,Nonprofit,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:The Future of Warfare: Is the U.S. Military Ready? Webinar with General Philip Breedlove
DESCRIPTION: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. It will conclude with a moderated Q&A session with the audience. It will be streamed live via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nTopic Summary:  \n\n\n\nThe nature of warfare is evolving rapidly as nations integrate cutting-edge technologies into their military arsenals. Ukraine’s drone strike against Russian bomber bases demonstrates that a smaller\, more innovative force can effectively challenge a larger and better-equipped adversary. Similarly\, during the brief India-Pakistan conflict in May\, Pakistan’s Chinese-built JF-17 fighter jets reportedly performed well against India’s French-made Dassault Rafale aircraft. These developments raise critical questions about how the United States allocates its defense budget. How can we ensure that our military is equipped for the conflicts of tomorrow rather than those of the past? Are drones more strategically valuable than fighter jets? Do main battle tanks and aircraft carriers still have a place on the future battlefield? And just as importantly\, how do we recruit and train the personnel needed to operate increasingly sophisticated systems? \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-future-of-warfare-is-the-u-s-military-ready-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Global Affairs,Innovation,International affairs,international relations,Policy,Politics,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Cuba At A Crossroads: Why U.S. Policy Still Matters Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Cuban Revolution has reached a critical juncture. Despite decades of U.S. economic sanctions\, Cuba maintains trade relations with nearly every other country\, highlighting the limited global reach of the embargo. However\, the Cuban government remains entrenched in an outdated and inefficient economic model that continues to stifle growth and innovation. The Trump Administration believes that previous efforts at normalization empowered the regime’s military and intelligence sectors while doing little to improve the lives of ordinary Cubans. President Trump’s renewed policy—outlined in the June 2025 National Security Presidential Memorandum—reinstates strict limits on U.S. tourism and financial transactions that benefit the Cuban government\, while promoting support for civil society\, internet access\, and private enterprise. With Fidel Castro deceased and Raúl Castro now 94\, the nation faces a looming leadership transition. Most concerning for long-term stability is the accelerating exodus of young\, educated Cubans—particularly university graduates—who are leaving in record numbers. This brain drain not only undermines Cuba’s future prospects but also signals deep dissatisfaction with the current system. These trends warrant close attention from policymakers\, as they may reshape regional dynamics and migration patterns in the near future. What are the outcomes and unintended consequences of the Trump Administration’s approach? How are other countries responding to Cuba’s economic crisis\, and what does that mean for U.S. influence in the region? The World Affairs Council of Atlanta speaks with former diplomat Amanda Mattingly who now runs an international risk and business consulting firm. \n\n\n\nDistinguished Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Mattingly\nAmanda Mattingly is a former US diplomat and founder of ACM Global\, an international risk and business consulting firm working with clients operating or investing overseas. Amanda has studied\, traveled\, and worked on projects throughout Latin America\, including in Cuba. She is a co-founder of Art of Diplomacy Tours and lives in Atlanta\, GA.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cuba-at-a-crossroads-why-u-s-policy-still-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Crisis Management,Diplomacy,Economics,Global Affairs,International affairs,International Markets,international relations,Policy,Politics,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Greenland and the Geopolitics of the Arctic Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 ice is also opening new maritime routes that could significantly shorten global shipping times\, increasing the region’s economic and military importance. \n\n\n\nMajor powers\, including the United States\, Russia\, and China\, are expanding their presence in the Arctic\, viewing it as a key arena for influence\, resource competition\, and military positioning. The Arctic’s role in global security is further underscored by its proximity to the Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom (GIUK) gap\, a vital chokepoint for NATO defense strategy. \n\n\n\nWithin this broader context\, the Trump Administration renewed U.S. focus on Greenland as a strategic asset. Greenland’s geographic location makes it a cornerstone of Arctic defense\, prompting the administration to place its military installations under U.S. Northern Command in 2025. The island’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals also attracted attention\, particularly as the U.S. sought to counter China’s dominance in critical supply chains. \n\n\n\nPresident Trump’s controversial proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark\, while dismissed by both Danish and Greenlandic leaders\, reflected a broader ambition to assert U.S. dominance in the Arctic. However\, this approach drew criticism for marginalizing Greenlandic voices and treating the territory as a geopolitical commodity rather than recognizing its people as autonomous actors. As Greenland moves toward greater self-determination\, future U.S. engagement will need to balance strategic interests with respect for local governance and aspirations. \n\n\n\nThe World Affairs Council of Atlanta speaks with the authors of the book “Greenland – A Journey from the Earliest Times to a Modern Society\,” published in March 2025. Mira Kleist is Head of the Greenland Practice\, Kaya Partners. Jens Heinrich\, Ph.D. is Head of Mission\, Greenland Representation in Denmark. Bo Lidegaard\, Ph.D. is Co-founder\, Kaya Partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/greenland-and-the-geopolitics-of-the-arctic-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Crisis Management,Geopolitics,Global Affairs,International affairs,Policy,Politics,Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Beloved Community International Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Beloved Community International Expo serves as an all-encompassing experience for global citizens to unite in celebration of Dr. King’s love-centered vision of the Beloved Community\, where peace and harmony for all cultures can be achieved through nonviolence. In collaboration with the National Historic Park and the Atlanta Consular Corps (representing more than 35 countries and other key stakeholders)\, The King Center’s historic campus is transformed into a “World House!” People of all ages can travel around the world without leaving “Sweet Auburn Avenue.” The Expo celebrates global culture by showcasing captivating performances\, curated creative works\, politics\, food\, music\, dance and more\, from societies around the World!  \n\n\n\nLearn about the countries and culture and interact with representatives of Belgium\, Germany\, Switzerland\, as well as the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta (German Cultural Center) who are participating as part of the COME TOGÄTHER – Week of the German-speaking countries in Atlanta. For the full weeklong program visit Come Togaether ATL. \n\n\n\nCOME TOGÄTHER is a joint initiative between the Consulate General of Belgium\, the Consulate General of Germany\, the Consulate General of Switzerland\, the Honorary Consulate of Austria\, the Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg\, and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta that celebrates the shared language\, diverse traditions\, and our modern lifestyles and collaboration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/beloved-community-expo/
LOCATION:The King Center\, 449 Auburn Avenue NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food,Germany,Movie/Film,Politics
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SUMMARY:Discussion and Luncheon with Anja Wehler-Schöck\, International Editor at Der Tagesspiegel
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany cordially invites you to a Discussion and Luncheon with Anja Wehler-Schöck International Editor at Der Tagesspiegel on “Chancellor Merz’s First 180 Days: Policy\, Politics\, and Public Perception” \n\n\n\nAnja Wehler-Schöck joined the Editorial Board of Der Tagesspiegel as the International Editor in January 2025. She has been Head of International Politics at Der Tagesspiegel since August 2022. Prior to that\, she worked as editor-in-chief of the IPG Journal\, a debate platform for issues of international and European politics. She previously worked as a social affairs officer at the German Embassy in Washington and headed the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s office for Jordan and Iraq in Amman from 2012 to 2017. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discussion-and-luncheon-with-anja-wehler-schock-international-editor-at-der-tagesspiegel/
LOCATION:Arnall Golden Gregory LLP.\, 171 17th Street NW Suite 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30363
CATEGORIES:Germany,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T101000
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SUMMARY:Learning from Adam Smith Today
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDr. Samuel Fleishacker\, PhD\, UCHV\, will instead talk about the aspects of Smith’s work that are useful for thinking about policy regardless of our particular political perspectives.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/learning-from-adam-smith-today/
LOCATION:English Building\, Room 102\, 440 Bartow Ave NW\, Kennesaw\, Georgia\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Policy,Politics,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:After Maduro: What's Next for Venezuela?
DESCRIPTION: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).  \n\n\n\nThis 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 comes next in Venezuela.  \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public with advance registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/after-maduro-whats-next-for-venezuela/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Politics
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SUMMARY:Colombia and the United States: Past Legacies and Future Challenges
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThis talk is open to the public\, and seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel García-Peña Jaramillo\, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States\nAmbassador Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo is a distinguished Colombian historian and academic with vast experience in peacebuilding\, international relations\, and journalism. He holds a Master’s degree in Latin American Political Studies from the National University of Colombia and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Belmont Abbey College in the United States. \n\n\n\nSon of a Colombian diplomat\, he spent his childhood and adolescence in the United States. Upon returning to Colombia\, he taught for many years in the country’s most prestigious universities\, particularly the National University of Colombia\, where he has specialized in US History and Foreign Policy. His scholarly work also includes numerous publications on conflict resolution\, peace processes\, and political analysis\, underscoring his intellectual contributions to understanding and fostering peace. \n\n\n\nThroughout his illustrious career\, Ambassador García-Peña has held numerous positions that have significantly contributed to Colombia’s foreign policy. Notably\, from 2012 to 2015\, he served as the Consul General of Colombia in Paris\, where his tenure was marked by a deep engagement with the Colombian diaspora and efforts to promote Colombia’s cultural and economic interests in France.​Ambassador García-Peña’s extensive experience in peace processes is exemplified by his role as High Commissioner for Peace at the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia from 1995 to 1998. He has been instrumental in various capacities of peacebuilding\, including founding and directing Planeta Paz\, an organization dedicated to supporting grassroots participation in Colombia’s peace efforts.​His distinguished career in journalism as a columnist for El Espectador has earned him accolades\, including the prestigious Simón Bolívar Journalism Award for Best Column of the Year in 2011. His columns provide insightful analyses of Colombian politics and international affairs\, reflecting his deep understanding of global dynamics.​​​​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/colombia-and-the-united-states-past-legacies-and-future-challenges/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Colombia,Defense,Democracy,Diplomacy,Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T080000
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SUMMARY:Japan Day
DESCRIPTION:Join in Japan Day at the Georgia State Capitol!  \n\n\n\nThis will include exhibits from Japanese businesses and organizations. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japan-day/
LOCATION:Georgia State Capitol\, 206 Washington St SW \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Japan,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T164500
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SUMMARY:Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It
DESCRIPTION: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 will discuss Braun’s newest book\, which details the development of the first-ever U.S. strategy to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel and its network of Chinese chemical suppliers. \n\n\n\nIn Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It (Bloomsbury Academic 2025)\, Braun reveals the inside story of how the U.S. built a secret campaign to fight the deadliest crisis in modern history. As reported in the journal Science\, the subsequent drop in fentanyl-related incidents was largely due to these enforcement efforts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fentanyl-fighting-the-mass-poisoning-of-america-and-the-cartel-behind-it/
LOCATION:Scholars Event Theater (Room 1280)\, Price Gilbert Memorial Library at Georgia Tech\, 704 Cherry St NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Politics,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:Luncheon: The Future of NATO -- A Crack in the Alliance?
DESCRIPTION: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 distrust\, and how it might affect the future of NATO as a whole.  \n\n\n\nDelve into the Russian Federation’s involvement in the current state of NATO outside of the War in Ukraine. Gen (Ret.) Breedlove will explore how Russia is antagonizing the distrust behind the scenes and NATO’s preparedness to face another act of Russian aggression in the Baltics or elsewhere. It is important to know to what extent the organization is paralyzed by arguments surrounding policy and direction.  \n\n\n\nPlease join for an invigorating discussion surrounding all of these concerns\, and you will have the opportunity to ask the former Supreme Allied Commander in Europe your own pressing questions.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-luncheon-and-discussion-on-the-future-of-nato-a-crack-in-the-alliance/
LOCATION:Capital City Club (downtown)\, 7 John Portman Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Global Affairs,International affairs,international relations,Military,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:GCIV Global Decisions Lecture Series: The Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
DESCRIPTION:Join virtually for the first Georgia Council for International Visitors Global Decisions virtual lecture\, formerly known as Dunwoody Great Decisions.  \n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Whitlark\, Associate Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology\, will speak on The Risk of Nuclear Proliferation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-global-decisions-lecture-series-the-risk-of-nuclear-proliferation/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
CREATED:20260303T170528Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion on War Termination and the Durability of Peace with David Siroky
DESCRIPTION: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 of the Nunn School Research Colloquium Speaker Series\, which aims to bring together a vibrant series of academics in the field of political science\, international relations\, science and technology\, and data science to discuss how quantitative methodologies can assist scholars and practitioners in developing new knowledge in the field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discussion-on-war-termination-and-the-durability-of-peace-with-david-siroky/
LOCATION:Habersham Building\, Room G17\, 781 Marietta Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Politics,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
CREATED:20260218T172541Z
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SUMMARY:A Luncheon and Discussion on: "The World Cup 2026 in Atlanta: Can it Rise Above Domestic and Geopolitics?" with CNN International Anchor Don Riddell
DESCRIPTION: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 on the planet. However\, the sport’s world governing body is also now entangled in world politics in a manner that threatens to undercut its own mantra that “football should take center stage.” \n\n\n\nJoin the Atlanta Council of International Relations for a luncheon to discuss the growth of the World Cup from modest beginnings almost a century ago to the behemoth it has become today. Learn why the game has the potential to unite people globally in ways that the United States has not yet truly experienced with football\, while highlighting how this tournament might be overshadowed by geopolitical concerns and the tense political situation in its main host nation. \n\n\n\nWill the 2026 World Cup showcase the beautiful game at its brightest and best? Or will it be dimmed by corruption and manipulation to further a domestic political agenda? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon RiddellAnchor and Correspondent for CNN International’s World Sport Program\nDon Ridder is an award-winning anchor and correspondent for World Sport\, working out of CNN’s global headquarters in Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nAfter joining CNN in 2002\, Riddell has become one of the network’s longest-serving and most versatile anchors\, having also presented the long-running feature show Living Golf as well as news programs World News and CNN Today. As such\, his interest lies at the intersection of sport\, culture\, technology\, and politics.  \n\n\n\nFrom match-fixing in football to competition manipulation\, athlete abuse\, and ‘sports washing\,’ Riddell’s brief at CNN extends far beyond simply the results and the highlights.  \n\n\n\nSoccer lies at the heart of his passion; he covered the controversial buildup to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and a successful tournament on the ground. He attended the draw for the 2026 tournament in Washington D.C.\, and will be heavily involved in covering FIFA’s expanded tournament across North America this summer.  \n\n\n\nRiddell works across platforms\, broadcasting on television and writing complementary coverage for CNN.com. He has reported on stories from dozens of countries\, speaking to many of the world’s top athletes and profiling stories as diverse as match-fixing and the emergence of eSports. He has covered the Olympics\, the Super Bowl\, all four golf majors\, the Ryder Cup\, various ‘fight nights’ in Las Vegas\, Wimbledon\, the Rugby World Cup\, the Tour de France\, and many Champions League Finals.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to sports\, Riddell has also covered many diverse news stories\, from the Chapecoense plane crash in Brazil to the Royal Wedding in London. From the studio\, he has covered earthquakes\, terror attacks\, and the obituary coverage of Muhammad Ali. He has profiled a variety of personalities from astronauts to prime ministers\, holocaust survivors\, and even the world’s tallest man.  \n\n\n\nRiddell has a bachelor’s degree with honors in Public Media/Communication and Cultural Studies from Leeds University.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-luncheon-and-discussion-on-the-world-cup-2026-in-atlanta-can-it-rise-above-domestic-and-geopolitics-with-cnn-international-anchor-don-riddell/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Democracy,Geopolitics,Policy,Politics,World Cup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:AI and National Security: A Conversation for Policymakers\, Innovators\, and Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech invites you to join the Spring 2026 Sam Nunn-Bank of America Policy Forum.  \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided.  \n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDAKeynote: The Strategic Challenge: Aligning National Security Decision Making with the AI Era– Dr. Will Roper\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\, Sam Nunn School of International AffairsDemystifying AI: What National Security and Business Leaders Need to Know– Dr. Taesoo Kim\, Professor\, School of Cybersecurity and Privacy\, School of Computer Science– Dr. Jessica Inman\, Division Chief of the Assured Software and Information Division\, Georgia Tech Research Institute– Moderator: Dr. Margaret Kosal\, Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International AffairsDemand Signals: Pressing AI Needs in the U.S. Defense Enterprise– Jonathan Rue\, Partner\, MVP Ventures– Maj. Gen. Thomas F. Grabowski\, former Air National Guard– Caroline Zier\, Deputy Lead for National Security Policy\, OpenAI– Moderator: Dr. Will Roper\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\, Sam Nunn School of International AffairsThe Dual-Use Imperative: What the Commercial Ecosystem is Building\, and What it Means for Georgia– Gen. Tim Ray\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Business Executives for National Security– Dr. Tom Kurfess\, Regents’ Professor\, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering– Michael MacFadden\, Chief Technology Officer\, Sigma Defense Systems– Aditi Kumar\, National Security\, Anthropic– Moderator: Josh Altman\, Professor of the Practice\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ai-and-national-security-a-conversation-for-policymakers-innovators-and-business-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Scholars Event Theater\, Price Gilbert Memorial Library\, 260 4th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Defense,Democracy,Economics,Industry,Policy,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T183000
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SUMMARY:ACIR-KPMG-ICPA Atlanta Chapter Joint Program on: "Trade Policies in a New World Order"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis will be an educational networking event to deepen the ties between the three organizations/companies and to expand ACIR’s educational reach in the international corporate landscape of Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThis program will identify the current geopolitical trends to help you develop an understanding of their impact on the domestic and international investment climate. It will discuss the importance of the possible effects of current geopolitics on trade and compliance issues\, as well as exploring the future of the USMCA and other trade agreements. With global instabilities ranging from the Caribbean to Ukraine to the Straight of Hormuz\, it will identify key variables in the supply chain that will impact business\, including the wider financial institutions as a whole. \n\n\n\nThe event will be formatted with a lecture and panel discussion for the first hour and a half\, followed by an hour of networking and discussion. There will be food and beverages (including beer and wine) for those who are able to attend. \n\n\n\nThis is a members-only event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/acir-kpmg-icpa-atlanta-chapter-joint-program-on-trade-policies-in-a-new-world-order/
LOCATION:KPMG Ignition Center\, 1201 W Peachtree St NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Business,Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Politics,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:Russia's War on Ukraine: Lessons for Contemporary Defense Strategy & Planning
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThese topics and more will be addressed by the following experts: \n\n\n\n\nGen. Philip Breedlove\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\n\n\n\nDr. Will Roper\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\n\n\n\nModerated by: Dr. Adam N. Stulberg\, Professor and Chair\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by the gracious support of the Callahan Fund. The event is open to the public\, and no registration is required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/russias-war-on-ukraine-lessons-for-contemporary-defense-strategy-planning/
LOCATION:Scholars Event Theater\, Price Gilbert Memorial Library\, 260 4th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Politics,Russia,Technology,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:Understanding the NATO Alliance: A New Era?
DESCRIPTION: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 NATO team. \n\n\n\nThe session will begin with a moderated panel featuring targeted questions developed by Model NATO and the Atlanta Council on International Relations (ACIR). Drawing on their diverse professional backgrounds\, panelists will offer unique insights into the geopolitical challenges facing the West. The event will conclude with an open Q&A session\, offering the audience a rare opportunity to engage directly with these leaders in international security. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Aiden Holland\, Co-captain of the GT Model NATO Team\n\n\n\nGen. Phil Breedlove (Ret.)\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\n\n\n\nRobert Kennedy\, Professor Emeritus\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; Chairman of the Board\, Atlanta Council on International Relations\n\n\n\nVicki Birchfield\, Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; Co-director\, Center for European and Transatlantic Studies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/understanding-the-nato-alliance-a-new-era/
LOCATION:Bill Moore Student Success Center\, President’s Suite D\, Georgia Tech\, 225 North Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,International affairs,Politics,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
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SUMMARY:ICE Age: FIFA\, Human Rights\, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DESCRIPTION: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 from the Nunn School and Dr. Cas Mudde at the University of Georgia. This event is made possible by support from the Soccer\, Community\, Innovation\, and Politics (SCIP) VIP. \n\n\n\nDr. Beissel’s current research project critically examines the geopolitical economy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup jointly hosted in Mexico\, Canada\, and the United States. He has authored several journal article manuscripts and refereed book chapters that explore the cultural\, political\, and economic issues and concerns that emerged through the bidding process and in the lead-up to the event’s hosting. He plans to conduct ethnographic fieldwork throughout the tournament in Summer 2026 for a series of additional journal articles and book chapters\, eventually culminating in a research book on the event. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, he led an interdisciplinary research project critically examining the cultural and political economies of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. In 2023\, he published a co-edited monograph\, The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Politics\, Representation\, and Management in the Routledge Series on Women\, Sport\, and Physical Activity (with Verity Postlethwaite\, Andrew Grainger\, and Julie Brice). \n\n\n\nThe World Cup is only a few short months away\, and this talk promises to be one you will not want to miss! This event is open to the public\, and no registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ice-age-fifa-human-rights-and-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economics,Geopolitics,Innovation,Mexico,Politics,World Cup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T134500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193257
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SUMMARY:Virtual Discussion on The Evolving Conflict in Iran
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThe panelists will discuss many of the questions at hand\, examining the security\, economic\, diplomatic\, and technological challenges posed by the conflict. The participants are as follows:  \n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Lawrence Silverman\, Professor of the Practice\, Diplomat-in-Residence\n\n\n\nRachel Whitlark\, Associate Professor\n\n\n\nAdmiral Sandy Winnefeld\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\n\n\n\nAlasdair Young\, Professor and Neal Family Chair\n\n\n\nModerated by Jenna Jordan\, Associate Professor and Associate Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-discussion-on-the-evolving-conflict-in-iran/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Economics,Geopolitics,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:E-Commerce and Local Politics: How Online Business Is Reshaping Civic Engagement
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing Andrew Kerner of Michigan State University and Jane L. Sumner of the University of Minnesota\, the discussion will explore how online business. models may weaken the everyday interactions that historically connected business owners to local governance. Drawing on new research and data\, the speakers will examine how the decline of brick-and-mortar businesses affects political participation and collective action.  \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, the event offers a timely look at how technological change is reshaping both economic and political landscapes at the local level.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/e-commerce-and-local-politics-how-online-business-is-reshaping-civic-engagement/
LOCATION:Habersham Building\, Room G17\, 781 Marietta Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Politics,Technology
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Civic Engagement: Behavioral Science Insights from East Africa
DESCRIPTION: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\, and economic challenges. \n\n\n\nDrawing on field experience across the region\, the talk will highlight the behavioral barriers that limit participation and the innovative methods being used to improve engagement\, policy impact\, and public service delivery. The session will also explore what works\, what does not\, and why\, offering practical lessons for designing more effective\, context-sensitive programs.  \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, the event provides an opportunity to engage with global perspectives on civic innovation and the evolving role of behavioral science in strengthening democratic participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/rethinking-civic-engagement-behavioral-science-insights-from-east-africa/
LOCATION:Habersham Building\, Room G17\, 781 Marietta Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Democracy,Economics,Innovation,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:Virtual Panel on United States-South Africa Relations: Ambassador Bozell and a Shifting Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:As South Africa navigates domestic security challenges and an increasingly complex international environment\, its evolving relationships with global powers continue to shape ties with the United States. This virtual panel\, hosted by the Foreign Policy Research Institute\, examines the future of United States-South Africa relations following the arrival of Ambassador Brent Bozell. \n\n\n\nBringing together leading experts on African geopolitics and international relations\, the discussion will explore South Africa’s strategic positioning\, its partnerships with major global actors\, and the implications for United States foreign policy. Moderated by Ambassador Charles Ray\, the panel features scholars and analysts offering insight into one of the most dynamic relationships on the African continent. \n\n\n\nThe session provides a timely opportunity to better understand how shifting alliances\, regional dynamics\, and global competition are influencing diplomacy between Washington and Pretoria.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-panel-on-united-states-south-africa-relations-ambassador-bozell-and-a-shifting-global-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Africa,Diplomacy,Geopolitics,Policy,Politics,South Africa
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