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The city's premier international event, the annual International Consular Ball brings together business, civic and diplomatic leaders for an evening of networking and celebration on a global scale. This year's theme is "Into the Wild." Individual tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities available.
Get to know other people inspired to cultivate positive global change and mingle with Indonesian visitors focused on advocacy and policy for underserved communities. Must be a GCIV member to attend, but current members are welcome to bring a guest. To RSVP or confirm your membership is current, email emily@gciv.org.
The Philippines and the U.S. Lecture by Dr. Katja Weber, Georgia Institute of Technology The Philippines has had a special relationship with the United States since the islands were ceded by Spain to the United States after the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century. However, since the election of Rodrigo Duterte, the […]
India and Pakistan Lecture by Dr. Syed Rashid Naim, Georgia State University India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. How will the […]
Red Sea Security Lecture by Dr. Michael Herb, Georgia State University The Red Sea has remained vital for global trade since the time of ancient Egypt. Once home to the spice trade, the Red Sea now sees millions of barrels of oil a day transported across its waters. With major nations like China, France, Italy, and […]
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Lecture by Maja Hasic, Tapestri Inc., Human Trafficking Program Director Almost every nation has enacted laws criminalizing human trafficking, and international organizations, governments, and NGOs sponsor a large variety of projects to curb trafficking and slavery. Billions of dollars have been allocated to these efforts. What is the international community doing […]
U.S. Relations with the Northern Triangle Lecture by Dr. J.T. Way, Georgia State University Combatting illegal immigration has become a priority of the Trump administration. The Northern Triangle of Central America, made up of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala, is a special target of the administration, which hold the nations responsible for the large flow of […]
China’s Road into Latin America Lecture by Dr. Andrew Wedeman, Georgia State University As the Trump administration continues to withdraw from the world stage, China is looking to fill the void. How does Latin America fit into China’s “One Belt, One Road” plan? How will the relationship with China affect the region? Should the U.S. be […]
Climate Change and the Global Order Lecture by Dr. Daniel Matisoff, Georgia Institute of Technology Climate change has become one of the defining issues of our time. As much of the world bands together to come up with a plan, the U.S. remains the notable holdout. What is the rest of the world doing to combat […]
Artificial Intelligence and Data Lecture by Daniel Schiff, Georgia Institute of Technology Policymakers in many countries are developing plans and funding research in artificial intelligence (AI). Global growth is slowing, and not surprisingly, many policymakers hope that AI will provide a magic solution. The EU, Brazil, and other Western countries have adopted regulations that grant […]
Join for a free virtual presentation by Foreign Service Officer Christine Dal Bello. Christine 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 […]
Please join GCIV’s Annual Virtual Holiday Celebration. Learn more about the Foreign Service, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and get to know other individuals inspired to cultivate positive global change. You will hear a brief presentation by a former GCIV volunteer who currently covers gender equality, entrepreneurship, and health for the Bureau of African […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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