Shell Stuart of GCIV says you can tell a lot about American foreign policy priorities by the regions sending the most visitors, adding that "soft power" programs represent a huge component of State Department outreach.

Hundreds of foreign leaders and professionals from 134 countries ranging from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe came to Georgia in 2012-13 thanks to an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works closely with the U.S….

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...