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Relive Tom’s analysis of the top foreign policy trends, developments, and challenges facing the U.S. in 2016.

U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Tom Hanson

Tom explores and explains the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the upcoming year, including Europe’s migration crisis and relations with Cuba. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. Members of Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions discussion program may be especially interested as Tom gives illuminating insights into the eight yearly topics identified by the Foreign Policy Association.

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About Tom Hanson

Tom Hanson is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer whose postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He also participated in the opening of new U.S. embassies in Mongolia and Estonia. Currently, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a member of MIC’s Great Decisions advisory committee and frequent Great Decisions speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, U.S. Foundation.