Atlanta Council on International Relations

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Are Economic Sanctions Still Effective?

American economic sanctions have been a major component of American Foreign Policy for decades. They have reflected not only its economic power, but also its moral force, when wielded to isolate despotic regimes. In a changing international universe, do America’s adversaries still fear the historic power of American sanctions?

ACIR, together with Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research, is honored to host Irfan Vaid, who will speak on the topic "Are Economic Sanctions Still Effective?; National Security and the Dollar's Future as a Global Reserve Currency."

Register here: https://atlantacir.org/event-5269536

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023 at noon

We are pleased to partner with the University of North Georgia to host this event titled "Human Security Challenges". This symposium will explore the role of state, non-state, and international actors in solving or mitigating human security challenges.

From 5-6 April 2023, participants will hear from a series of noteworthy speakers interspersed with panel discussions and question and answer sessions.

Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gv6v2NfC

'This Revolution Is Still Alive'

On March 16th, the ACIR will host a survivor of the notorious Evin Prison who resisted all efforts to break her and her religious faith. Today, many others in are risking their lives, resisting similar human rights violations and choosing freedom. Come listen to Marziyeh Amirizadeh discuss the call for freedom in today’s Iran.

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/freedIran

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 13, 2023 at noon