Women in International Trade
I am humbled by the incredible amount of talent I see amongst our community of international businesswomen who dedicate their …
Coronavirus & Safeguarding the Global Economy
Despite the shock to the global economy this year from the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts that global GDP …
Diplomacy Matters: California Leading the Way
As the world’s 5th largest economy, California has long been a trailblazer in global policy and international business. During a …
Around the World Staycation Series – Lahore
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, Chinese Chunjie, Vietnamese Tet, Korean Solnal, Tibetan Losar, also called Spring Festival, festival typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries that begins with …
Around the World Staycation Series – Mexico City
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!
Around the World Staycation Series – Budapest
A new way to “travel” the world without leaving home!
Democracy in Action
The disheartening and tragic events of January 6, 2021, illuminated the fact that democracy is fragile, even here in the …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Shab-e-Yalda
One of the most ancient Persian festivals, Shab-e-Yalda (Yalda Night) is celebrated by Iranians around the world on December 21 …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Hanukkah
Hanukkah (also spelled “Chanukah”) is an eight-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month …
Holiday Traditions Around the World – Colombia
While many Christian countries enjoy Christmas celebrations, in Colombia, their celebrations last almost all month, beginning on December 7, with …