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  • Diplomacy Disrupted: How Cuts to U.S. Agencies Are Reshaping Foreign Policy
    Diplomacy Disrupted: How Cuts to U.S. Agencies Are Reshaping Foreign Policy
    Thu, Jul 17
    Zoom
    How do government staffing and budget cuts at national security and foreign policy institutions affect America's ability to lead through diplomacy rather than force? Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a free, public webinar with experts from the American Foreign Service Association.
  • Cuba At A Crossroads: Why U.S. Policy Still Matters
    Cuba At A Crossroads: Why U.S. Policy Still Matters
    Wed, Jul 30
    Zoom
    As Cuba faces economic stagnation and a leadership vacuum, the Trump Administration plans to reinforce sanctions. Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a free, public webinar with former diplomats. Advanced registration is required.
  • Greenland and the Geopolitics of the Arctic
    Greenland and the Geopolitics of the Arctic
    Sun, Aug 24
    Zoom
    What do the people of Greenland want for their territory amidst growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic? Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a free, public webinar with the co-authors of Greenland: A Journey from Earliest Times to a Modern Society. Advanced registration is required.
  • The Future of Warfare: Is the U.S. Military Ready?
    The Future of Warfare: Is the U.S. Military Ready?
    Tue, Jun 17
    Zoom
    The nature of warfare is evolving rapidly as nations integrate cutting-edge technologies into their military arsenals. Is the U.S. military ready for future conflicts? Join us for a free, public webinar with retired U.S. Air Force General Philip Breedlove.
  • Crisis and Continuity: South Korea Votes in the Shadow of Impeachment
    Crisis and Continuity: South Korea Votes in the Shadow of Impeachment
    Wed, Jun 04
    Zoom
    Presidential hopefuls are competing for voter support in South Korea’s special election on June 3, 2025. The election was triggered by the dramatic impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol that set the stage for a high-stakes race to determine the nation’s next leader.
  • Preventing the Unthinkable: India & Pakistan's Nuclear Standoff
    Preventing the Unthinkable: India & Pakistan's Nuclear Standoff
    Tue, May 20
    Zoom
    In May 2025, India and Pakistan narrowly avoided a full-scale war after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir triggered a rapid military escalation. Hear expert analysis from Aparna Pande of the Hudson Institute.
  • Keynote Luncheon: Austin Scott, Republican congressman for Georgia’s 8th Congressional District
    Keynote Luncheon: Austin Scott, Republican congressman for Georgia’s 8th Congressional District
    Mon, May 12
    Atlanta
    Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a keynote luncheon with Congressman Austin Scott as he shares insights on how U.S. foreign policy and global events impact key Georgia industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to defense and healthcare.
  • EU Day Symposium: Europe’s Current and Future State of the Union
    EU Day Symposium: Europe’s Current and Future State of the Union
    Fri, May 09
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    For EU Day 2025, join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a half-day symposium exploring the key challenges confronting the European Union amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and rising tensions with the second Trump Administration. Join experts and diplomats for these in-depth discussions.
  • Beyond Borders - Canada's National Elections: A Pivotal Moment for US-Canadian Relations
    Beyond Borders - Canada's National Elections: A Pivotal Moment for US-Canadian Relations
    Wed, Apr 30
    Virtual
    As Canada heads to the polls on April 28, the outcome will shape everything from domestic policy to cross-border relations with the U.S. Join Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro in dialogue with Canadian affairs experts Allison Gifford and Laura Dawson as they unpack the stakes of this pivotal election.
  • Young Leaders Volunteering:  The Carter Center Gardening Event
    Young Leaders Volunteering:  The Carter Center Gardening Event
    Sat, Apr 12
    The Carter Center
    Join the Council's Young Leaders in a group volunteering activity at the Carter Center’s gardens. Assist the small landscape crew in maintaining about 37 acres of gardens. This program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.
  • Democracy and Authoritarianism in Pakistan’s Electoral Landscape
    Democracy and Authoritarianism in Pakistan’s Electoral Landscape
    Thu, Apr 10
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Arif Alvi, MD, former President of Pakistan, for an intimate dialogue about the state of democracy in the country with the world’s 5th largest population.
  • Beyond Borders: USAID Shutdown: Fraud, Fallout, and the Future of Global Aid
    Beyond Borders: USAID Shutdown: Fraud, Fallout, and the Future of Global Aid
    Thu, Apr 03
    Virtual Event
    What is USAID? What is the value of soft power? What does the US lose without USAID programs around the world? Amb Charles Shapiro and former USAID execs Barbara Smith and Larry Sampler will help you separate fact from opinion.
  • Foreign Policy Town Hall with Senator Chris Murphy
    Foreign Policy Town Hall with Senator Chris Murphy
    Mon, Mar 31
    Virtual
    Join Senator Murphy and fellow citizens across the nation for a town hall on U.S. Foreign Policy. We’ll address the massive changes to the State Department, the role of the U.S. in conflicts around the world, and relationships with allies and adversaries alike.
  • Young Leaders Immersion: Global Automakers in Atlanta
    Young Leaders Immersion: Global Automakers in Atlanta
    Sat, Mar 15
    Porsche Experience Center
    This tour will walk through a history of Porsche, its journey to the United States, and everything that Atlanta's Porsche Experience Center has to offer. Open to the public and all ages. Advance registration is required. **SOLD OUT**
  • Beyond Borders: Reviving the Monroe Doctrine, Trump's Latin American Policy
    Beyond Borders: Reviving the Monroe Doctrine, Trump's Latin American Policy
    Fri, Mar 14
    Zoom link will be provided once registered
    Register to hear a great conversation with Brian Winter on Trumps Latin American Policy, he is one of the top experts on Latin America.  He spent 20 years in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico as a reporter.  Now he is the Editor of Americas Quarterly and Vice President of the Council of the Americas 
  • Cocktails with A Consul: Navigating the New U.S. Relationship with Canada & Mexico
    Cocktails with A Consul: Navigating the New U.S. Relationship with Canada & Mexico
    Wed, Mar 12
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    Join us for an intimate conversation with two distinguished diplomats exploring how Canada and Mexico are preparing for potential 25% tariffs and the future of the US-Mexico-Canada relationship. Open to the public and all ages. Members receive a discount code via our email newsletter.
  • International Women's Day Breakfast
    International Women's Day Breakfast
    Fri, Mar 07
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    Join us for this unique opportunity for reflection, engagement, and inspiration featuring entrepreneur and philanthropist Asma Farid. Sponsored by UPS and Bank of America. Open to the public and members of the Council. Members receive a discount code via our email newsletter.
  • Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat: Rewriting the Diplomatic Playbook
    Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat: Rewriting the Diplomatic Playbook
    Wed, Mar 05
    World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    A conversation with Stuart Eizenstat, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, discussing how the Trump Administration is re-writing the diplomatic playbook, while transforming the course of American interests abroad. This program is free and open to the public.
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