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This is a luncheon/panel discussion on the subject of Human Trafficking. Speakers are Susan Coppedge, US Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons; Camila Wright, Human Trafficking Prosecutor, Georgia Office of the Attorney General; Moderator: Laura Dean, Assistant Professor, Clayton State University. Free Parking is available--City Club of Buckhead is located […]
A 3-day virtual symposium between October 12-14, 12-2 pm each day. World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, left unimaginable destruction in its wake. Europe needed to rebuild shattered lives and economies - all the while a new menace, the USSR, surfaced in the East. In this three day symposium, experts will explore […]
Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for this event "Insights Into the Tokyo Olympics." Speakers Dr. Kirk Bowman Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs Dr. Brian Woodall Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs Moderator: Dr. Mary McDonald Professor, School of History and Sociology
Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations (ACIR) for a Diplomatic Dialogue breakfast with Javier Diaz de Leon, Consul General of Mexico and Dean of the Atlanta Consular Corps. This ACIR program enables both member and non-member participants an opportunity to get to know Atlanta-based diplomatic representatives in an intimate setting. ACIRโs Director of Diplomatic […]
Diplomatic Dialogue: A Breakfast Meeting with Michel Gerebtzoff, Consul General of Belgium When: 11/09/2021 at 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Atlanta The United States established diplomatic relations with Belgium in 1832 following Belgiumโs declaration of independence from the Netherlands. The United States and Belgium are good partners and […]
Situated in the heart of Western Europe, with an area about half the size of South Carolina and a population less than that of New Jersey, Switzerland is an important player globally, in Europe, and here in Georgia. Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for a Diplomatic Dialogue breakfast with Peter Zimmerli, Consul General […]
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 […]
The United States and the ROK share a long history of cooperation based on mutual trust, shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, common strategic interests, and an enduring friendship. The two countries work together to combat regional and global threats and to strengthen their economies. The United States and the […]
Russia's invasion of Ukraine violates both the tenets of the United Nations Charter and the foundation of the post-World War II order. What may be next in Putinโs game plan? Professor Adam Stulberg, an internationally recognized expert, will address the pitfalls and potential challenges that bring two nuclear superpowers even closer to what may be […]
China's belligerency with an expanded military challenges America and its allies. Is China a "paper tiger" or a significant threat to America's very existence? ACIR is honored to host Prof. Joe Bankoff for an in-person event entitled "China at the Crossroads: Economy, Population, and Geopolitics."At this event, Professor Bankoff will speak about the rise of […]
Caoimhe Nรญ Chonchรบir took up her post as Consul General of Ireland to the South East United States in January 2022. Based in Atlanta, she leads Irelandโs team covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. She joins the Consulate from a role at Irelandโs Permanent Mission to the United Nations in […]
The Atlanta Council on International Relations (ACIR) is honored to present: โDiplomatic Dialogueโ a reception and discussion with: James K. Hill Consul General of Canada Co-hosted by the Consulate General of Canada Join ACIR for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with James Hill, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta. The Consul General will be returning from […]
Join ACIR as Miloslav Staลกek, Czech ambassador to the US, explores the topic "Czech - US Relations During Rising Tensions and Conflict in the East". 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, and in 1993, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Czech Republic after Czechoslovakia was peacefully re-established into two […]
The elements of a nation stateโs stated foreign policy goals, on its surface, may appear quite simple to the outside world; however, complex issues and challenges reviewed during the formulation period can generate intense internal debate. A greater challenge? Determining its success or failure. Join ACIR to hear from a former American ambassador to the […]
Join ACIR for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Melanie Moltmann, Consul General of Germany in Atlanta. After an hour of networking, Consul General Moltmann will discuss the work of the German Consulate, her experiences during her career postings and her observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson, ACIR's Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. […]
NATO, under strong American leadership in the past, now finds itself with multiple challenges: a re-emerging Russia, a rising China racing to acquire technical and military parity, and having to cope with subsequent hybrid and asymmetric warfare, while struggling to retain dominance in the area of cyber security and the Information Environment. Will a new […]
The Winter Gala is a black tie optional* dinner and dance for both ACIR and International Club of Atlanta (ICA) members and non-member friends. It is an opportunity to spend an evening together with those members of the Atlanta community who share a strong desire to remain aware of international events shaping our world today […]
Join ACIR for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Urs Brรถnnimann, Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta. After an hour of networking, Consul General Brรถnnimann will discuss the work of the Swiss Consulate, his experiences during his career postings and his observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson, ACIR's Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. […]
Will Lebanon set the Middle East ablaze? Since the mid-1940s, Lebanon, geo strategically located between Syria and Israel, has a history of alternating sectarian violence and prosperity. Its geography favors commercial and financial success, with a people weaned on trade and finance. Nevertheless, Syriaโs historical goal to dominate Lebanon, Iranian efforts to use Lebanon as […]
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