NEWS & OPINIONS

The Council is a non-partisan organization with a mission to provide an inclusive forum for dialogue and a source of expertise on international affairs and global issues. We strive to give give you, our audience, access to different perspectives on those issues.

On this page, you will find published opinion pieces authored by our president as well as Council Members. We also share the write-ups on our programs published by outside media.

World Affairs Council of Atlanta Hosts Homeland Security Official on Georgia State University Campus

Georgia State University | April 12, 2022

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Ambassador: Ukraine War Shows Estonia’s NATO Accession Was the Right Move

Global Atlanta|March 8, 2022

By Trevor Williams

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Former NATO Commander: Ukraine Crisis Shows U.S. Needs Firmer Approach to Russian Incursions

Global Atlanta| Jan. 27, 2022

By Trevor Williams

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Opinion: For sake of the American Way, enough is enough

AJC, Opinion| Jan. 8, 2022

By Sam Olens

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Resilience, courage needed to plot way forward

AJC, Opinion | January 23, 2021

Ambassador Charles Shapiro voiced his opinion on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the January 24 edition of the AJC.

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World Food Programme's Nobel Peace Prize Shows Intersection of Global Hunger, Conflict

Global Atlanta| November 12, 2020

By Trevor Williams

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UPS Promotes Trade, Global Affairs Expert to New Executive Role

Global Atlanta| August 7, 2020

As a Council Supporting Member, UPS contributes to Council programming with funding through the UPS Foundation and active participation on the Council's Board and as guest speakers in programs.

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How to Help Ukraine: A Few Curated Charity Lists

Global Atlanta|March 25, 2022

By Trevor Williams

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