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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 […]
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta cordially invite you to a virtual book discussion with Swiss/German author Regina Dürig about her new novel “Federn Lassen” (engl. Losing Skin). An author, performer, and lecturer in literary writing, Regina Dürig has published miniatures, short stories, radio […]
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 […]
Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider importing and exporting. With nearly 96 percent of consumers living outside the U.S. and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power in foreign countries, opportunities await U.S. small business. Go where the customers are. There is […]
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 […]
Peter Martin joins the Atlanta Global Studies Center for a discussion on his book, "China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy," which charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. Peter Martin is Bloomberg's defense policy and intelligence […]
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 […]
"Today we face a critical juncture for American spy agencies, as big as 9/11 — only most people don't know it," says Amy B. Zegart, one of the country's leading experts on intelligence. "New dangers come from tech, not terrorists. Emerging technologies like AI and social media are weakening the strong and empowering the weak, fundamentally changing dynamics of international conflict. […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this free webinar, distinguished speakers will present their views on some industries of interest for Forsyth County like Advanced Manufacturing, Health Technologies, Information, and Data Center Technologies followed by Q & A. The seminar will highlight the impactful ingredients of a successful economic development strategy for one of Georgia's major counties. Session 1: Forsyth […]
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 […]
Mr. Walt Ray, the Program Director of the Chattahoochee RiverLands project and Mr. Gergely Hanko, the Director of the Hungarian Assoc. of Environmental Enterprises, will give presentations about the Tisza and the Chattahoochee, our Sister Rivers. Please complete the registration form to receive a Zoom invitation to the Sister Rivers program "A Tale of Two […]
Dec. 17 @ 12 p.m. - Ambassador Charles Shapiro reflects on his 7 years at the council Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in thanking Ambassador Charles Shapiro for his years of dedication and service! As the featured speaker for the December Members Forum, Ambassador Shapiro will reflect on how the geo-political landscape, U.S. […]
AgTech Business Opportunities for Brazilian Companies in the US Do you want to understand how Brazilian AgTechs are growing and succeeding in the international marketplace? Learn from the leading experts on the subject! The number of Brazilian startups focused on agribusiness - the AgTechs - grew 40% in 2020 compared to 2019. Brazil already has […]
Emory Climate Talks feat. the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados Emory Climate Talks and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program at Emory University are honored to welcome the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. (EST) for the final conversation in the Emory Climate Talks 2021 series. Prime Minister Mottley […]
Atlanta Design Festival - Material Shapes the Ages Materials have had a profound impact on humanity. We have named historical periods the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age because the development of new materials has always led to technological progress and deep societal transformations. Today’s materials are awakening a new age, transforming entire industries and the way we live our lives. […]
Exclusive Exchanges: Networking Made Easy series continues on Wednesday, August 11 at 5:30 PM ET with Allison Padilla-Goodman, Vice President of the Southern Division, Anti-Defamation League and Council Board Member. Allison will share her professional experience and insight with Young Leaders in a casual, candid, and interactive conversation. The World Affairs Council of Atlanta wants […]
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. […]
Culturally aware organizations are recognized as a great place to work, innovative, creative, engaged, and positively impacting communities around the world. Company culture is as relevant today as it was before the pandemic to secure and sustain company resiliency. Today’s customers will not think twice to boycott a brand solely based on the organization’s political, […]
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