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The February, 1979 Islamic Revolution introduced a form of government rarely encountered in the 20th or 21st century. Radical theocrats began a reign of terror within and beyond the nation of Iran. Seeking to bring a whole population under its control, the regime has not retreated from wholesale arrests of Iranian citizens, torture, and public […]
Enjoy speakers from the Irish and Atlanta diplomatic and business community, a delicious Irish Breakfast, traditional music, and great networking over tea and coffee. Doors open at 7:30am. Program 8am-9am, with networking available until 10:00am. Speakers at the Chamber Breakfast will include: Darragh O'Brien, Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, Consul General of Ireland to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join the Irish Chamber of Atlanta for their Annual St. Patrick's Breakfast! Celebrate with a delicious traditional Irish Breakfast at at the Capital City Club and enjoy speakers from the Irish and Atlanta diplomatic and business community. The Government of Ireland will be sending a senior Minister of the Government this year as well.
The elements of a nation state’s 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 […]
ACIR is honored to host Dr. Mariel Borowitz for an in-person event entitled "Challenges of Satellite Security in the Age of Rising Tensions." The United States heavily depends on satellites during peacetime for communications, navigation, and other essential functions. During wars, satellites play a crucial role in such functions as command and control, reconnaissance, intelligence […]
Join ACIR as Reta Jo Lewis, EXIM’s President and Chair, explores the topic "EXIM Bank: Keeping America Competitive in an Intense Global Environment ". EXIM Bank is an independent federal agency that is ostensibly recognized as America’s official export credit agency, but it is more than that. Aside from contributing to U.S. economic growth, it is also […]
Join ACIR as Miloslav Stašek, 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 […]
Join ACIR in hearing the details presented by one of the US government’s top experts on North Korea. While the West has been understandably focused on Ukraine and Taiwan, North Korea has unleashed 13 extensive hypersonic, underwater, and ground missile tests in 2022 alone; a number with the capability of striking targets in the American […]
Nigeria is often thought of as a bellwether for the continent of Africa. Its population is the largest on the continent, a demographic that has approximately 70 % of its population below the age of 30. Blessed with many natural resources, it is the largest oil and gas producer in Africa. With a diverse population […]
China's belligerency with an expanded military challenges America and its allies. Is China a "paper tiger" or a major threat to America's very existence? At this event, Professor Joe Bankoff will speak about the rise of China, its challenges and its role on the world stage. Joe Bankoff was appointed chair of The Sam Nunn […]
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 […]
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 Putin’s 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 […]
Please join the Irish Chamber of Atlanta for the 18th Annual St. Patrick's Breakfast! Come help us celebrate with a delicious traditional Irish Breakfast at this prestigious and historic location! Enjoy speakers from the Irish and Atlanta diplomatic and business community. Breakfast and Valet Parking at the Capital City Club is included. Individual tickets are […]
Please join the Irish Chamber for a traditional Irish breakfast to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day! Guest Speaker: Paul Kehoe Paul Kehoe is a native of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. He was re-elected to Dáil Eireann in 2016 having represented the Wexford constituency since 2002. He was appointed Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach […]
The Mid-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 […]
The Atlanta Council on International Relations, together with the Georgia State University CIBER and Global Atlanta is honored to host at the Capital City Club (downtown) January 13: Professor Fuat Keyman, "Turkey-US Relations Amid Global Turmoil: Rules-Based Multilateralism or Flexible Alliance?" Turkey’s relations with the European Union have been problematical for many years. In more […]
The Atlanta Council on International Relations is hosting a luncheon and panel discussion with Consuls General Dr. Heike Fuller of Germany and Shane Stephens of Ireland: Brexit: "Where to From Here?" Background: The narrow vote of the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2016 in favor of leaving the European Union (EU), popularly called Brexit, has […]
"Colombia - United States Relations: Today and Tomorrow" Colombia is one of the oldest democracies in Latin America. The United States and Colombia share a commitment to promoting security, prosperity, and democratic governance in Colombia and across the Western Hemisphere. Today though a vibrant democracy and a growing market oriented economy, Colombia under the guidance of President Ivan Duque’s […]
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