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World Affairs Council of Atlanta

The mission of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is to provide a forum for dialogue, a source of expertise, and an engine for research on international affairs and global issues that impact the corporate community, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the general public.

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  • Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis (Part 1)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2009
    Lawrence Spinelli, acting president, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, addresses the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference. Spinelli focuses on understanding the underlying challenges and opportunities of the domestic and international investment climates. Introduction provided by SCIS' Cedric Suzman at the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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  • Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis (Part 2)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2009
    Jagdish Sheth, professor of marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University, and David Bruce, professor at J. Mack Robinson College of Business, lead a discussion at the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference. They give an overview of current economic policies, trends and forecasts.
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  • Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis (Part 3)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2009
    Arun Prasad of Itaas, Inc., and Alex Stuebler of Siemens Energy & Automation address the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference. They focus on understanding the underlying challenges and opportunities vis-a-vis energy and automation. This event is hosted by the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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  • Global Markets in the 2009 Economic Crisis (Part 4)

    Sat, Jun 20, 2009
    Deloitte Consulting's Kelly Marchese addresses the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals annual conference. This keynote talk focuses on managing the economic downturn and its effects on global industry, including the non-profit sector. This event is hosted by the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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  • All About Africa

    Wed, Apr 1, 2009
    Julia White and Cedric Suzman of the Southern Center for International Studies, Bernadette B. Paolo, president of The Africa Society, Gail Ifshin of the Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership, Ambassador Amadou Ba of Senegal, and former Ambassador Andrew Young address students from metro Atlanta schools on the significance of Africa.
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  • Rethinking US-Russia Policy

    Thu, May 21, 2009
    Robert Legvold and James Collins discuss traditional topics and newer subjects that provide context for the future of relations between Russia and the United States. Among the areas of significance are nuclear nonproliferation, energy security, and climate change.
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  • The Global Economy After the G-20 Summit

    Wed, May 20, 2009
    Pierre Vimont, ambassador of France to the US, shares France's perspective on the world's economy vis-a-vis the 2009 G-20 summit. This event was co-sponsored by the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the Consulate General of France.
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  • Alexandros Mallias: Greek-American Relations

    Fri, Nov 9, 2007
    Alexandros Mallias gives a briefing on the status of strategic Greek-American relations. The Southern Center for International Studies, along with the Consulate of Greece in Atlanta, present his Excellency Alexandros Mallias, Greek ambassador to the United States.
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  • Bioviolence: Preventing Biological Terror and Crime

    Thu, Oct 4, 2007
    Barry Kellman, discusses his book, *Bioviolence: Preventing Biological Terror and Crime*, describes how diseases such as smallpox, anthrax, or ebola might be used for hostile purposes. His book explores developers of disease weapons including rogue states and groups such as Al-Qaeda. It formulates a strategy for law enforcers, scientists, and public health officials to prevent intentional disease.
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  • US-Canada Relations

    Tue, Feb 6, 2007
    Canadian representative to the United States Michael Wilson makes his first trip to the southeastern United States since becoming Ambassador, and discusses current relations between the two neighboring countries.
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