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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – International Cooperation on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: International Cooperation on Climate Change \n\n\n\nThe 2015 Paris Agreement established a UN-sponsored framework for negotiations on climate change and global warming. In subsequent COP meetings\, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this growing global crisis. What is the future of these efforts\, and what have they yielded? What is the U.S. role in fostering cooperation on climate change? In a divided country\, what are the possible futures for American policy leadership?Speaker details coming soon. Please note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-international-cooperation-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Europe,France,Lecture
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – India: Between China\, the West\, and the Global South
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: India: Between China\, the West\, and the Global South \n\n\n\nIndia is an emerging major power in world affairs\, occupying a pivotal position between China\, the United States\, and the Global South. Its population size\, economy\, and geopolitical location ensure that it will be an influential voice in debates and political struggles over global order. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? How will it maneuver between China and the United States\, and what is its role as a voice of the Global South? What opportunities exist for Washington to work with India? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Nalanda Roy\, Professor of Political Science and International Studies\, Georgia Southern University \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\,  \n\n\n\nvisit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-india-between-china-the-west-and-the-global-south/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,India,International affairs,Lecture
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – AI and American National Security
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: AI and American National Security \n\n\n\nThe AI revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers. What are the key policy debates in this area\, and what are the opportunities and limits on global AI rules of the road? How will the AI revolution impact American national security? What are its policy options to secure the benefits of AI and guard against its dangers? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Joe Sutherland\, Director\, Emory Center for AI Learning\, Emory University \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\,  visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-ai-and-american-national-security/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,North America,Security,Technology
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – The Future of NATO and European Security
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: The Future of NATO and European Security \n\n\n\nEuropean security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep\, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question with the failure of Congress to pass supplemental military support for Ukraine. What are Europe’s options\, and how might developments on both sides of Western Europe – in Ukraine and across the Atlantic – impact its choices? What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: General Philip Breedlove\, Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology; Former Commander\, U.S. European Command; Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\,  \n\n\n\nvisit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-the-future-of-nato-and-european-security/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Europe,Lecture,Security
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – U.S.-China Relations
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: U.S.-China Relations \n\n\n\nWashington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and\, in the eyes of many\, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations\, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Yawei Liu\, Senior Advisor on China\, The Carter Center \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\,  \n\n\n\nvisit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-u-s-china-relations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,Geopolitics,international relations,Lecture,North America
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy \n\n\n\nUnder President Biden\, the U.S. has advanced new ideas about trade\, technology\, industrial policy\, competition with China\, and the organization of the world economy. For most of the postwar era\, the U.S. has tied its global leadership to cooperative agendas aimed at creating a more open-world trading system\, but that has apparently come to an end. What are America’s options and opportunities as a leader of the world economy? How will America’s “foreign policy for the middle class” and strategic competition with China impact its leadership role? How can the postwar rules and institutions of the world economy be made safe for economic nationalism and great power competition? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Stephen Collins\, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs\, Kennesaw State University (KSU) \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\,  \n\n\n\nvisit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-u-s-changing-leadership-of-the-world-economy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,Economics,Lecture,Technology,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads \n\n\n\nExplore the contours of the U.S. foreign policy debate as it plays out in a world of multiple and escalating crises and domestic polarization. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeannine GrussendorfAssociate Chair of Political ScienceGeorgia State University\nJeannie Grussendorf is an Associate Chair and has been in the department since 2006. She has a Ph.D. in Peace Studies from Bradford University (UK) and teaches a variety of international relations courses (Global Issues\, U.S. Foreign Policy\, European Politics\, International Relations\, and Politics of Peace). Her current research interests evolve around the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning\, specifically focusing on critical thinking\, emancipatory pedagogy and active learning. Prior to coming to GSU\, Jeannie Grussendorf worked on a youth violence prevention project at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2000-2004) and taught at East Carolina University (2004-2006). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-american-foreign-policy-at-a-crossroads/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,North America,Policy
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SUMMARY:GCIV Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) at the annual Holiday Celebration! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow GCIV members who share a passion for global engagement and fostering positive international relationships. Enjoy wine\, beer\, and a selection of Mediterranean meze (small plates) as you mingle. Parking will be validated for all attendees. \n\n\n\nCapacity is limited\, so please RSVP promptly by contacting emily@gciv.org. \n\n\n\nThinking of gifting a GCIV membership? Feel free to invite your gift recipient or share their details with GCIV so they can join in on the festivities. Don’t forget—GCIV members receive priority for hosting international visitors\, and Attaché-level members or above enjoy complimentary registration for the 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Lecture Series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nJoin GCIV\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Olive Bistro Midtown\, 1050 Juniper St NE #4\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Drink,Food,Holiday
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SUMMARY:40th International Consular Ball
DESCRIPTION:An Atlanta tradition\, the International Consular Ball presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) brings together not only the diplomatic community\, but corporations\, educational institutions\, non-profit organizations\, trade offices\, chambers of commerce\, government representatives and more for an evening of fine dining\, exciting entertainment\, and networking on a global scale! This year’s gala is themed Stronger Together: A Global Commitment to Health and chaired by Dr. Rashad Richey. \n\n\n\nThis fundraiser enables GCIV to continue to deliver and expand nonpartisan professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies that connect Georgia citizens with emerging leaders from around the world. In 2023\, GCIV welcomed 311 international visitors from 97 countries and territories around the world. \n\n\n\nAttire is black tie or national dress.  \n\n\n\nSelf-parking is available at the venue. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for program details in addition to the presentation of the Georgia Consular Corps.  \n\n\n\nEmail emily@gciv.org with any gala questions or special meal requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/40th-international-consular-ball/
LOCATION:Porsche Experience Center Atlanta\, One Porsche Dr.\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Culture,Diplomacy,Drink,Europe,Featured,Food,Fundraising,Gala,Health,Latin America,Middle East / North Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T180000
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SUMMARY:GCIV's 39th Annual International Consular Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Council for International Visitors 39th annual International Consular Ball will take place on September 17\, 2022 from 6:00-11:00 PM at Flourish Atlanta\, 3143 Maple Drive NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30305. \nChaired by Vanessa Ibarra\, Director of the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs & Trade\, City of Atlanta\, the theme of the 2022 International Consular Ball is Lights Camera Action: Atlanta Showtime\, celebrating Atlanta’s prominence in film and entertainment. \nThe International Consular Ball (ICB) is Atlanta’s longest-running international black-tie tradition and premier diplomatic event honoring the Consular Corps in Georgia. It’s a key gathering of Georgia’s government\, economic\, commercial\, scientific and cultural leaders\, connecting the city\, state\, and region’s diplomatic community with business and civic leaders for an evening of fine dining\, exciting entertainment\, and networking on a global scale. \nTo purchase tickets or donate a silent auction item\, visit consularball.givesmart.com. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gcivs-39th-annual-international-consular-ball/
LOCATION:Flourish Atlanta\, 3143 Maple Drive\, Atlants\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Networking
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Biden's Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s topic: Biden’s Agenda \n\nSpeaker: Joseph Bankoff\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\,Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nJoseph Bankoff \nThe new administration in Washington\, D.C. promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration\, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate\, the pandemic\, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration? \n\n\n\nAbout the series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-bidens-agenda/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Drug Policy in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis Week’s Topic: Drug Policy in Latin America \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Alex Berg\n\nThe issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs\, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today’s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-drug-policy-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Industrial Policy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s Topic: Industrial Policy \n\nSpeaker: Dr. John McIntyre\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nThe current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries\, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-industrial-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: The Quad Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 10\, 2021 Topic: The Quad Alliance \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Bibek Chand\, assistant professor at the University of North Georgia\n\nAs part of the U.S. pivot to Asia\, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan\, Australia and India in an effort to contain China. Recently\, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-the-quad-alliance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Myanmar's Never-ending Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s Topic: Myanmar’s Never-ending Crisis \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Jangai Jap\, Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Politics of Race and Ethnicity Lab at the University of Texas and incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs\n\nThe situation in Myanmar\, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises\, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime\, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting\, and what role will ASEAN play? \n\n\n\nAbout the series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-myanmar-and-asean/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Demographic Change\, Family Change\, and National Competitiveness- The Case of China
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis Week’s Topic: Demographic Change\, Family Change\, and National Competitiveness- The Case of China \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Ashton Verdery\n\nThe world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, climate and the environment\, as well as the sustainability of human populations. \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-climate-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Energy,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis Week’s Topic: Climate Change \nSpeaker: Jairo Garcia\, Part-Time Lecturer\, School of City & Regional Planning \nThe ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate? \nAbout the Series:\nThe world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political\, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, climate\, and the environment\, as well as the sustainability of human populations. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-russia-and-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Education,Energy,Policy,Politics,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s topic: Outer Space \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Mariel Borowitz\, Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech.\n\nThe launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century\, there are many more participants in space\, including countries such as India and China\, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space? \nAbout the series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-outer-space/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defense,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T210000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Russia and the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s topic: Russia and the U.S.  \nSpeaker:  \n\nDr. Adam Stulberg\, Chair and Professor Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nRussia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control\, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks\, the status of Ukraine\, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia\, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington\, D.C. approach these issues? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-changing-demographics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communities,Education,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T130000
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SUMMARY:The Role of Protocol in the Field of Diplomacy in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Join the Georgia Council for International Visitors for a virtual discussion about the Role of Protocol in the Field of Diplomacy in Georgia with GCIV Trustee\, Coryn Marsik\, International Relations Manager at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Don’t miss this fun and informative conversation. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event. \nSpeaker \nCoryn Marsik \nInternational Relations Manager\, Georgia Department of Economic Development \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-role-of-protocol-in-the-field-of-diplomacy-in-georgia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T210000
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: The end of globalization?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 25\, 2021 Topic: The end of globalization?\nLecture by: Joe Bankoff\, Professor of the Practice and Former Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech. Former CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center. Senior Partner at King & Spalding. Expertise in Globalization in the Modern Era. \nAs the United States enters another election season\, the merits and drawbacks of globalization are again being debated by the presidential candidates. With the passing of the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s America First doctrine\, protectionist policies have become more prevalent\, challenging globalization. What is globalization and how will it be affected by protectionist trade policies? How will the United States and the world be affected by such policies? Is globalization really at an end\, or in need of a refresh? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-the-end-of-globalization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T193000
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 18\, 2021 Topic: Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic\nLecture by: Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson\, Senior Advisor to the Dean of College and Arts and Sciences and Director of Operations and Outreach\, Center for Studies on Africa and its Diaspora at GSU; Strategic Advisor to the Global Health Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; member of the Board of Directors at the Smithsonian Science Education Center and the Dean’s Council at Emory Rollins School of Public Health \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight\, for better and for worse. While some of the former Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is unfair\, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the WHO’s role in responding to international pandemics? What can be done to improve the WHO’s response to future global health crises? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-roles-of-international-organizations-in-a-global-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T193000
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: The Korean Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 11\, 2021 Topic: The Korean Peninsula\nLecture by: Dr. Sohoo Lee\, Associate Professor and Graduate Director\, Civic Engagement and Public Service\, University of West Georgia. Political Commentator for Atlanta Radio Korea (AAM1040 located in Atlanta) and Political Columnist for News Today and W’s (an Atlanta-based Korean weekly news magazine) \nThe Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former U.S. President Donald Trump to repair the rift between North and South have lost any momentum as Pyongyang continues to test long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program. As the rift between the U.S. and China grows further\, South Korea may end up in the middle of the two superpowers. What does the future hold for the U.S. relationship with the ROK? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-the-korean-peninsula/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: China’s Role in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 4\, 2021 Topic: China’s Role in Africa\nLecture by Dr. Maria Repnikova\, Assistant Professor of Communication\, GSU. Director of the Center for Global Information Studies. Expert in Chinese and Russian politics. \nThe Covid-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was growing a positive economic and political relationship between China and the continent of Africa. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road initiative” continues to expand Chinese power\, the response to the spread of Covid-19\, as well as the African government’s growing debt to China\, has seen pushback. What are some of the growing economic and political issues between China and Africa? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-chinas-role-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Struggles Over the Melting Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nFeb. 25\, 2021 Topic: Struggles Over the Melting Arctic\nLecture by Dr. Anna Stenport\, Professor of Global Studies; Chair\, School of Modern Languages; Founding co-Director\, the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, Georgia Tech. Co-author of Introduction: Arctic Modernities\, Environmental Politics\, and the Era of the Anthropocene \nFormer U.S. President Donald Trump left many scratching their heads when it was rumored that he was looking to purchase the large island nation of Greenland from Denmark. While any potential deal seems highly unlikely\, the event shows the changing opinion within the U.S. government toward engagement with the Arctic region. Because of climate change\, large sheets of arctic ice are melting\, exposing vast stores of natural gas and oil. With Russia and China already miles ahead with their Arctic strategies\, can the U.S. catch up? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Brexit and the European Union
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nFeb. 18\, 2021 Topic: Brexit and the European Union\nLecture by Dr. Alasdair Young\, Professor and Neal Family Chair; Co-director of the Center for European and Transatlantic Studies and the Center for International Strategy\, Technology\, and Policy; Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech \nWith the “Brexit transition period” coming to an end this year\, the United Kingdom will formally leave the European Union at the start of 2021. With negotiations between the two entities continuing to stall\, what does the future of Europe and the UK look like? Will the UK survive a possible Scottish vote to leave? Who will step up and take command of Europe now that Angela Merkel is out of the spotlight? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Persian Gulf Security Issues
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nFeb. 11\, 2021 Topic: Persian Gulf Security Issues\nLecture by Dr. Lawrence Rubin\, Associate Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech. Dr. Rubin is also the Associate Editor of the journal Terrorism and Political Violence. His areas of expertise include the Middle East and the Gulf as well as Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy. \nThe Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf\, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian military commanders. What are the historical influences that have led to these tensions? What role\, if any\, should the United States play? Is using military force a viable foreign policy option for 2021 and beyond? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Global Supply Chains and National Security
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nFeb. 4\, 2021 Topic: Global Supply Chains and National Security\nLecture by Dr. Chelsea “Chip” White\, Schneider National Chair in Transportation and Logistics and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech \nThe shutdown of global supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront an issue with the high level of global economic interdependence: what happens when one country is the main source for an item\, say face masks\, and then can no longer supply the item? Countries suddenly unable to meet the demand for certain supplies are faced with growing calls for economic nationalism. What are some of the lasting effects that the pandemic could have on global supply chains and trade? How would this affect national security? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:GCIV Annual Virtual Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join GCIV’s Annual Virtual Holiday Celebration. \nLearn more about the Foreign Service\, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and get to know other individuals inspired to cultivate positive global change. \nYou will hear a brief presentation by a former GCIV volunteer who currently covers gender equality\, entrepreneurship\, and health for the Bureau of African Affairs (AF). Kelley Whitson previously worked in the office of the AF Assistant Secretary as a Staff Assistant\, and completed overseas tours in Copenhagen\, Denmark and Monterrey\, Mexico. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State in 2014\, Whitson worked as a Community Planner at the Department of Transportation\, completed a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Malaysia\, and participated in the Rangel Summer Enrichment Program. She is also a Rangel Fellow. Whitson holds a master’s degree in International Development from American University and a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Spelman College. \nEvent is complimentary\, but please RSVP for the Zoom link! To RSVP or check your membership status\, email emily@gciv.org. \n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-annual-virtual-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Diplomacy in the National Parks
DESCRIPTION:Join for a free virtual presentation by Foreign Service Officer Christine Dal Bello. \nChristine Dal Bello has served in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service for nearly 20 years. She recently completed a sabbatical fellowship in partnership with the Una Chapman Cox Foundation focused on national parks. She visited more than 85 units of the National Parks System (NPS) to promote the importance of historical\, cultural\, and natural preservation as well as diplomacy. \n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-diplomacy-in-national-parks/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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