FEATURED EVENTS

  • Navigating ‘Gray Zone’ Competition and Conflict

    Piedmont Driving Club 1215 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the ACIR for a luncheon and panel discussion on Navigating "Gray Zone" Competition & Conflict Keynote: Colonel Leon Perkowski, USAF, Army War College Panelists: Col. Jason Groat, Australian Army Mr. Mike Rossman, USAID Lt. Col. Pat Walsh, US Army Reserve About the event: Where does digital assault end and war begin? We see China […]

  • Spies, Lies and Algorithms: Author Talk With Amy Zegart

    Zoom

    "Today we face a critical juncture for American spy agencies, as big as 9/11 — only most people don't know it," says Amy B. Zegart, one of the country's leading experts on intelligence. "New dangers come from tech, not terrorists. Emerging technologies like AI and social media are weakening the strong and empowering the weak, fundamentally changing dynamics of international conflict. […]

  • Ambassador Discussion — Estonia: Forging a Digital Society

    Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP 1230 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Imagine life where the phrase "government bureaucracy" doesn't make you wince. That life exists in Estonia where 99 percent of public services are available online 24 hours a day. Nearly a third of Estonians vote via the internet. They file their taxes online in under five minutes. Parents of newborns access benefits almost automatically. Estonians are living in the world’s first digital society. […]

  • Challenges of Satellite Security in the Age of Rising Tensions

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

    ACIR is honored to host Dr. Mariel Borowitz for an in-person event entitled "Challenges of Satellite Security in the Age of Rising Tensions." The United States heavily depends on satellites during peacetime for communications, navigation, and other essential functions. During wars, satellites play a crucial role in such functions as command and control, reconnaissance, intelligence […]

  • Human Security Challenges Symposium

    University of North Georgia

    This symposium will explore the role of state, non-state, and international actors in solving or mitigating human security challenges. Human security, as a governing principle, emphasizes freedom from want and freedom from fear as opposed to traditional national security, which emphasizes sovereignty and territorial integrity. Threats to human security manifest in several different ways, including economic, […]

  • LAAD 2023: Latin American Defense and Security Exhibition

    Join the Georgia Department of Economic Development and exhibit at LAAD 2023, the largest and most important defense and security trade show in Latin America. This trade show is held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil biennially and features military delegations and professional visitors from the Caribbean, Central and South America as well as other countries […]

  • The Atlanta Press Club and the Commerce Club presents: An Afternoon Featuring FBI Director Christopher Wray

    The Commerce Club 191 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Atlanta Press Club in partnership with The Commerce Club is pleased to announce FBI Director Christopher Wray will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. *This event is open to APC Members only as a pre-sale. Tickets will be available to non-members depending on availability mid-June. To purchase a table please email julia@atlpressclub.org […]

  • A Rebalanced Asia: The Role of AI, Data Management, and EVs

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

    Join our hosts at the annual Lunar New Year Business Forum to hear from a seasoned panel sharing their expertise regarding artificial intelligence, data management, and electric vehicles, and how it will contribute to building a rebalanced Asia.

    $50
  • The Intersection of Climate and Security Policies

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

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

  • Promoting Prosperity and Security through the US-South Korean Alliance

    Bill Moore Student Success Center President's Suite A and B 225 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    Please join the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the Stimson Center,  the Korea Defense Veterans Association, and ACIR on August 27th from 6 to 8pm in the Bill Moore Student Success Center for Promoting Prosperity and Security through the US-South Korean Alliance! This event will be a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session on the importance of the U.S. […]

  • Northeast Asia and the New Axis of Evil: PRC, Russia, Iran, and North Korea with LTG. (Ret.) Inbum Chun

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

    Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for an exclusive talk by retired South Korean Lieutenant General (Ret.) Inbum Chun, a distinguished military leader and expert on security issues in East Asia, as he addresses the evolving landscape of US-ROK relations and the growing nuclear threat posed by North Korea. With decades of experience in […]

    $55
  • Chemical and Biological Terrorism: Persistent and Emerging Threats with Dr. Margaret Kosal, Associate Professor, Georgia Tech

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

    Don't miss this timely and insightful talk with Dr. Maggie Kosal. In today’s complex world, the threat of chemical and biological terrorism continues to be a significant concern. Dr. Kosal, a leading expert in the field, will examine the evolving landscape of these threats, discussing the latest tactics, motivations, and potential consequences. This discussion will […]

    $55