Welcome

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.

Mission

The council fulfills its mission by:

• Presenting public briefings with diplomats, global business leaders and country experts
• Facilitating private forums and roundtable discussions for corporate, non-profit and government leaders
• Merging the resources of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and Georgia State University to create a powerful organization that benefits the Atlanta community, the state and the nation
• Collaborating with other academic institutions to enrich research and dialogue on critical international issues
• Cultivating the Young Leaders of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, which provides opportunities for young professionals who wish to develop their understanding of international issues and strengthen their leadership skills

Atlanta Summit on Global Health & Hunger: Focus on Food and Nutritional Security

Monday, May 20th 2013: This event — keynoted by Senator Johnny Isakson and other prominent figures in government, business, and global health — is an important follow-up and expansion of the discussions held in May 2012 at the Atlanta Summit on Global Health and Water. The event is focused on the critical connecting points between food security and achieving sustainable health and nutrition outcomes in some of the world’s most challenging places. Watch the watch the event live »

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