Sam Nunn School of International Affairs Initiates Diplomat-in-Residence Program

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ATLANTA, October 11, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech has announced the upcoming launch of its Diplomat-in-Residence program, set for November 8, 2023. Funded by a seed gift from the Arthur M. Blank Foundation, the program aims to prepare students for global challenges by equipping them with practical skills and insights. It will also connect various stakeholders from industry, academia, and government to discuss economic statecraft and cross-border public-private initiatives.

“The program reflects Georgia Tech's dedication to preparing students for a rapidly evolving global landscape, empowering them to become change-makers adept at navigating the complex intersections of diplomacy, technology, and business,” said Dr. Adam Stulberg, Chair of the Sam Nunn School. The program will feature former senior diplomats such as Lawrence Silverman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait, and Louise Blais, Former Canadian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, among others. These diplomats will offer professional lessons that cover a wide array of diplomatic aspects, from political and economic to cultural and strategic. Ambassador Louise Blais stated, “I look forward to exchanging with students and community leaders on best practices in international engagement while exploring innovative policies that will enhance the Southeast region’s global economic position well into the future.”

The program will be inaugurated with a one-day symposium that aims to discuss the effectiveness of U.S. economic diplomacy. The symposium will feature various topics such as the implications of U.S. economic diplomacy for American companies, advancing U.S. business interests abroad, and leveraging economic tools to further U.S. foreign policy. Confirmed speakers include figures from public policy, aviation, international business, and more.

For more information about the Diplomat-in-Residence program or to attend the symposium, visit www.inta.gatech.edu.

Source: The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech via Newswire