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Featuring: Dr. Elizabeth Kiss, President, Agnes Scott College In her 12 years as President of Agnes Scott College, Dr. Elizabeth Kiss has been part of Atlanta’s advance as an international economic and educational powerhouse. So much has happened during her tenure: boom, recession, boom, and the emergence of the ATL as a dynamic and diverse world-class hub. […]
This month the World Affairs Council of Atlanta will look at past and present politics and their impact on military operations as well as the possible influence of the Mueller investigation and the midterm elections on the Administration’s handling of top national security issues. Featuring: Dr. Carrie Lee, Assistant Professor, Security Studies, U.S. Air War […]
The Castros are gone. Miguel Díaz-Canel is in. While a new president might not mean much in practice, it is still a symbolic moment for Cuba. President Díaz-Canel, handpicked by Raúl Castro, has no interest in upsetting the status-quo or restoring capitalism. Combined with President Trump’s views on how US-Cuba relations should go, Cuba is […]
When foreign governments descend into chaos and Americans need immediate evacuation; when American personnel are stricken with highly-infectious and deadly diseases and need to be flown home for treatment, the U.S. State Department turns to one company: Atlanta-founded and Georgia-based Phoenix Air Group, Inc. In 2017, Phoenix Air flew Otto Warmbier home from captivity in […]
Please note that this program is SOLD OUT. Click here to be added to the waiting list. Efforts are underway to bring the Nobel Peace Organization and the City of Atlanta closer together. This is a natural evolution of the civil and human rights movement that emerged from Atlanta and spread around the world. With our help, this effort will lead […]
Confronted with stronger rhetoric on immigration, increasing restrictions on student visas, and rising tuition, American universities are struggling to attract foreign students. Aside from enriching the global culture of their American peers, foreign students have provided crucial contributions to the U.S. economy and some of the nation’s most successful companies. Amid a drop in international enrollment, potential changes […]
America emerged from WWII victorious and determined to create and lead a new world order. Through strong security alliances, free and open markets, and promoting democracy and human rights globally, American leadership brought decades of peace and prosperity to the world. 75 years later, America has begun to turn its back on global leadership, focusing […]
The key to environmental sustainability is to make environmental stewardship profitable. A critical piece of this puzzle is embracing a Circular Economy – minimizing waste by finding high-value uses for after-life products and by-products. The elementary idea of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” will enable corporations to sustain growth and increase profits by utilizing the most efficient […]
Join the Council for an off-the-record conversation with our Board Member and Head of the Corporate and Institutional Group at Truist, Hugh S. (“Beau”) Cummins, III, as he shares some behind the scenes actions on how banks are navigating the challenging financial landscape propelled by COVID-19. Beau was named head of the Corporate and Institutional Group at Truist […]
The drone strike that shook the world. The assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iranian Major General of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, threated to tip U.S.-Iran hostilities into war. President Trump justified the attack; the U.S. accuses Soleimani for acts of terrorism and for being the arcquitect of operations that killed hundreds of soldiers during the Iraq war. In Iran, a […]
In her three years as Consul General of Canada to six southeastern states, Nadia Theodore established the expected relationships with the business community and the local and federal government. Nadia also used the platform afforded to her as Consul General to reach out to women and girls and introduce them to the world of international […]
The U.S Department of State is struggling to reflect the country it represents. In 2020, only 57 percent of Americans identified as “white only.” That same year, a Government Accountability Office report found that women and racial minorities working in the State Department were nearly 30 percent less likely to be promoted than their white counterparts. “There’s no one […]
As Germany navigates a sea of change in domestic politics, the war in Ukraine and an energy crisis, the country’s near-term decisions will reverberate globally. Join us for an intimate discussion with German Consul General in Atlanta Melanie Moltmann discussing topics including immigration, refugees, and Europe’s place in a shifting global order. $10 Members | […]
Global Atlanta, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, and the law offices of Miller & Martin are delighted to host a business briefing with Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador to the United States. Over lunch, Ambassador Khan will participate in an interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta presents 75 Years After U.S. Military Desegregation: International Perspectives with Matthew Delmont, Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College who will host a captivating discussion exploring the historical importance and far-reaching global impact of Executive Order 9981. Virtual | Tuesday, July 25th, 12:00 - 12:45 PM ET
Members Forum Salon: How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe Mark your calendars and be part of this thought-provoking discussion shaping our collective understanding of the European future. This exclusive event will delve into the captivating theme of "How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe." Join the WAC to engage in a solutions-oriented dialogue, examining […]
Focusing Atlanta: Strengthening International Potential Mayor Andre Dickens joins the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in a breakfast and fireside chat discussing Atlanta's international economic ties and opportunities to strengthen the city's global influence.
Dust off your lederhosen and mark your calendars because the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is going to Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. On September 9, 2023 get ready to immerse yourself in the rich Bavarian traditions and embark on an unforgettable excursion. Witness the lively Oktoberfest parade, the momentous tapping of the first keg, and […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is pleased to introduce another addition to its esteemed panel of speakers for the upcoming Global Leadership Seminar, Saúl Hernández. Saúl is a career Foreign Service Officer with over nineteen years of experience at the U.S. Department of State. Based at Morehouse College in Atlanta, he is the Diplomat in […]
It's the final week to secure your spot at the Global Leadership Seminar. Join Ambassador Harry Thomas, Senior Kissinger Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute, Jason Dozier, Atlanta City Councilman, Saúl Hernández, Diplomat in Residence for the Southern region and Kem Seesink, Director at the World Food Program. Michelle Nunn, CEO, CARE USA will also share remarks. The […]
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