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• Zeitenwende – Germany’s Role in a Contested World Order with Ambassador Ralf Beste

  • When
    09/26/2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Capital City Club | 7 John Portman Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
  • Spaces left
    61

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  Zeitenwende- Germany's Role in a Contested World Order

  with
  

  Ambassador Ralf Beste

  Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for a captivating conversation with Ambassador Ralf Beste, Germany's distinguished Director-General for Culture and Society. As one of Germany's leading diplomats, Ambassador Beste will provide a unique perspective on the nation's evolving role in a world facing unprecedented challenges.

  In this thought-provoking discussion, Ambassador Beste will explore Germany's "Zeitenwende" or "turning point." From his years of experience in journalism and diplomacy, including serving as Ambassador to Austria, he will offer insights into Germany's strategic responses to the shifting global landscape.

  Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Germany's place in the world today.

  
  

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  Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024

  Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

  
  

  Venue: Capital City Club (downtown)

                    7 John Portman Blvd NW

                    Atlanta, GA 30303

  Parking: Complimentary valet parking is available

   

  You Must Register to Attend 

  Registration Closes Monday, September 23rd at 10 am

  
  

  Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please do so not later than 48 hours before the event. ACIR is charged for your meal, so no refund can be provided.

  
  

  Meet Ambassador Ralf Beste:

  Ambassador Ralf Beste, born 1966 in Witten, Germany, currently serves as the Director-General for Culture and Society in the Federal Foreign Office for the Republic of Germany. Ambassador Beste completed his Abitur (high school diploma equivalent) in 1985, and from there served for a year in the German military. He then continued his higher education studying history in Bochum, Bielefeld, and Baltimore receiving a Master of Arts from both John Hopkins University, in Baltimore,  Maryland, as well as Bielefeld University in Bielefeld, Germany. 

  From 1992-2014, Beste served a variety of editorial roles for both public offices and private publication. Most notably, he spent thirteen years as an Editor of Der SPIEGEL in Berlin, as a political editor and writer. In 2014, Beste was appointed Deputy Head of the Planning Staff in the German Federal Foreign Office. He proved himself as an effective contributor and leader finally becoming the German Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in September of 2019. Ambassador Beste is happily married with two children, and resides in Berlin, Germany. We are privileged to welcome him to ACIR, and hope that you can join us in what will surely be a riveting discussion of the future of Germany in such uncertain times.

  

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  For questions about or difficulties in registering for the event, please contact: registrar@atlantacir.org. By registering, I understand that photos and/or video may be taken at this program and agree that these materials may be used for promotional purposes. Please contact the programming team with questions: info@atlantacir.org To contact Member Services click on membership@atlantacir.org Members are welcome to bring guests at member rates. The same guest may only be invited once at member rates. Select "One time Guest of Member", when registering. Thank you for supporting ACIR with your attendance.  ACIR 2024 Sponsors Aprio Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP Center for International Business Education and Research Maxis Advisors Minas Grill ACIR Strategic Partners Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology Center for International Business Education and Research Georgia Institute of Technology Institutional Members  Georgia Institute of Technology Kennesaw State University University of North Georgia ACIR is a Community Partner of the  Association of the U.S. Army

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  China Cognitive Warfare

  with

  Josh Baughman, US National Defense University

  Cognitive Warfare is seen as its own domain in modern warfare alongside the four military domains defined by their environment (land, maritime, air and space) and the cyber domain connects them all. Cognitive Warfare operates on a global stage as we are all digitally connected and uses information technology and the tools, machines, networks and systems to seek out it's target: intelligence. 

  China, as a strategic competitor to NATO, describes Cognitive Warfare as the use of public opinion, psychological operations, and legal influence to achieve victory. Combat psychology has significant impact on the warfighter's ability to function with a focus on recording facial information, emotional changes and psychological states of soldiers to determine their combat status.  Outside of the battlefield, influence can also affect law, rule-of-order and civil constructs.

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  Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

  Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

  
  

  Venue: Capital City Club (downtown)

                    7 John Portman Blvd NW

                    Atlanta, GA 30303
  

  Parking: Complimentary valet parking is available

  Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please do so not later than 48 hours before the event. ACIR is charged for your meal, so no refund can be provided.

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