This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is closed. The Twin Cities is home to one of the largest Ethiopian diaspora...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and connect with others interested in foreign policy, international travel, and...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  Countries across Latin America continue to gain global importance as they explore economic and...

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only.  This August, we're proud to welcome 2019 international fellows with...

Online registration is closed. From art and cuisine to politics and innovation, there is much to learn about this year's...

Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Did you know that Japan is the 2nd-largest foreign investor in Minnesota? Beyond the...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The U.S.-Japan Alliance has underpinned Indo-Pacific security and prosperity for over seven decades. This security alliance has...

This event is SOLD OUT. The vast cultural and geographic expanse of Russia and its close connections with Europe, Asia,...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The United States and Mexico have a long, intertwined history, with both countries prominently...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and an evening of travel, trivia, and networking at our next...

Online registration is closed. This event is sold out.  As the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State...

This event is SOLD OUT. In the coming years, global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality, migration and...

This program is SOLD OUT. There is no better way to explore our Year of Italy than indulging in one...

Online registration is closed. If you have questions about space availability, please call us at 612.625.1662. You are cordially invited...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made...

Nuclear weapons have not gone away, and the Trump administration has brought a new urgency, if not a new approach,...

Join us at the 2019 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...

This event is SOLD OUT. It's that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our...

Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United...

The election of Jair Bolsonaro. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest. The constant ups and downs of the economy. It...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Minnesotans have thrived through the international exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and people. Our...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

Online registration is closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former...

This program is SOLD OUT.  Creamy, smooth, and hearty, cheese fondue is one of the most recognized Swiss dishes. Originating...

The United States has come dangerously close to war with Iran, but most Americans are unaware of the complex foreign...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the United States and Vietnam. What...

This event is sold out. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode...

Online registration is closed. Walks-in welcome.  India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic...

Over four days, the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul (IFF) will screen the best current Italian cinema...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...

For members and their guests only. Global Minnesota is proud to host Susanna Liew from Malaysia, a recipient of the...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's best plan to build a better world for people and our...

This event is moving to a digital format. Register below and join this important conversation. Program access information will be...

As we look at how best to keep our Global Minnesota community healthy, and based on CDC and Minnesota Health...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

According to the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), there are more than 68.5 million people today who...

Is the U.S. ready for truth and reconciliation? If we are to seriously grapple, finally, with our history of racism,...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

This program will be presented in Spanish only as a Zoom video webinar, and is part of Global Minnesota's partnership...

China's slowing economy, rising labor costs, increased regulatory environment, and the U.S.-China trade tariffs have resulted in significant economic disruption...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

July 1, 2020, marks not only Canada Day, but also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General...

Celebrate Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis with a...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

Global citizenship and interconnectivity allow us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. However,...

The United Kingdom (UK) and Minnesota have a long-standing and ongoing special relationship and play pivotal roles in each other’s...

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people. There are...

John Caulker, Founder and Executive Director of Fambul Tok, a peace-building NGO based in Sierra Leone, believes that true healing...

From medicine to education to agriculture, women entrepreneurs across the globe are creating transformational experiences that drive innovation, design solutions,...

Explore Iran's history and culture with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival 2020! Presented by The Twin Cities Iranian Culture...

Red Penguins, the just-released film from award-winning director Gabe Polsky, tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism...

Dubai is a regional hub and a bridge to emerging markets for many American companies, allowing them to conduct business...

Registration is now closed.  While COVID-19 has thwarted many event proceedings this year, we have some good news to report....

It is often said that foreign policy is about connecting means with ends. With perhaps a few exceptions, most agree...

On July 1, 2020, the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our...

Registration is closed. The conference is being live streamed on Global Minnesota's YouTube channel. October 16, 1945, was the founding...

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the United Nations (UN) is needed more than ever. However, its major...

Human trafficking continues to affect millions of people across borders and is consistently recognized by international leaders as a high-priority...

Global Minnesota is partnering with the Blandin Foundation and DEED’s Office of Broadband Development to host an exclusive book club...

The Minneapolis Cyber Security Summit draws thought leaders from across industry, government, and academia with an expansive agenda offering actionable...

Join a virtual Kennan Conversation with Jill Dougherty, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy...

Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as...

During World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade. In response,...

For a quarter-century, from the end of Watergate to the aftermath of the Cold War, no Republican won the presidency...

Minnesota Latinos are integral to economies in both the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. As one of the fastest-growing...

Significant changes have been made in legislation and cultural norms surrounding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)...

With January 1, 2021, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet...

The planned inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president indicates a dramatic separation from the priorities, tone, and style of...

Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation, control of infrastructure, and the separation...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools,...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any...

This event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for...

Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual...

Global Minnesota hosts an important virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives...

As relations between the United States and China grow more tense, avenues for continued peace and understanding are critical. This...

Join us for an exciting event for Global Minnesota members, with an option for nonmembers to try out our new...

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the...

Join us for a discussion of international trade policy under the Biden Administration and 117th Congress.  Now that key administration...

A number of Minnesota citizen groups use the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a “North Star” to help guide...

In partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, join us for a webinar focused on trade...

Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Melissa and Uri Camarena; to our Committee: Karen Cooley-Kistler, Lili Hall Scarpa, Cheryl Meyer,...

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated...

Join us for a business webinar for a look at bilateral relations and trade opportunities between Brazil and the United...

Join us for a free event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and...

Presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, join us for a virtual town hall discussion with Representative Tom Emmer on...

Presented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree...

After nearly 20 years of war and a U.S. military withdrawal, the ground situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly uncertain...

The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former U.S. President Donald...

Presented by Minnesota Africans United, join us for a virtual conference on the U.S.-Africa trade partnership. Under the theme "Light...

In her new book, "The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age," author and former diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford recounts...

Showcasing some of the best new films from U.S. Latino, Latin American, and Iberian filmmakers, Cine Latino celebrates the rich...

Join our World Food Day symposium live stream below for a closer look at the world's food systems and how...

Join us for the virtual 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit, a premier event to meet with and learn from top...

Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role...

A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...