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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Bulgaria
DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without ever leaving the state\, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp on their passport. \nJoin us and Landmark Center as we travel to Bulgaria in January. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public.  No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-bulgaria/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. \nJoin us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. and President Trump in the upcoming year\, including nuclear security\, international trade\, and U.S. relations with China. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations. \nTom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently\, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, U.S. Foundation. \nEvent vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-s-foreign-policy-update-2018/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180207T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T205955Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION:This event is for high school students only! \nTest your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students. This FREE knowledge competition challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. The winning team and their coach win an all-expenses-paid trip to the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April 2018. \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. About 4\,000 students across the country participate in competitions hosted by 50 local World Affairs Councils. \nHost: Karla Hult\, Reporter\, KARE 11 News \nStudy Guide\n\nFREE to compete\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) is invited to register up to 2 teams of 4 students. \nLimited travel scholarships may be available for teams from Greater Minnesota.\nPrizes\, pizza and light refreshments will be provided.\n\n2018 Question Topics \nNAFTA\nASEAN at 50\nIndia’s Bid for Global Power\nCombatting Climate Change\nCybersecurity\nSaudi Arabia\nThe Peacebuilding Toolkit\nAmerica’s Diplomats\nCurrent Events\nGlobal Minnesota’s focus country:  China (local competition only)\nAnd other topics noted in the Study Guide \, including some Great Decisions topics \nQuestions? Please contact Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager\, at 612.301.2314 \nRegister your team today! \nSee our printable flyers:  General Flyer   Teacher Flyer \nPresented in partnership with\nInstitute for Global Studies\, University of Minnesota \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nAnd more than 100 individual donors who believe in you — Minnesota educators and students — and the importance of global education.\n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2018-academic-worldquest/
LOCATION:Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union\, 300 Washington Ave. S.E.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180211T150000
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Japan
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Japan in early February. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-japan/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180214T073000
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SUMMARY:Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. If you’d like to inquire about space availability for this program\, please call us at 612.625.1662. \nWith deep political\, strategic\, and economic ties to one another\, China and Southeast Asia hold an important position in the international sphere. As the region continues to experience financial growth\, understanding the challenges and opportunities confronting the contemporary China-Southeast Asia relationship will be key to helping global businesses navigate the shared marketplace. \nJoin us for a conversation with Carlos Gutierrez\, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush\, and current Chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group\, who will share insights into the current economic and geopolitical situation in East Asia\, with a focus on China\, and the United States’ relationships across this dynamic region of the world. Following Secretary Gutierrez’s remarks\, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory Andrew Moy will moderate a discussion and participant Q&A. \nAbout the Speaker\nSecretary Gutierrez is Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group\, a global strategy and commercial diplomacy firm with a worldwide team that has served clients in more than 110 countries. He served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Previously\, he was President and CEO of Kellogg Company. He currently serves as Chair of the National Foreign Trade Council and of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Cuba Business Council. \nAbout the Moderator\nAndrew A. Moy is an Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory with Wells Fargo\, delivering a full range of international\, cross-border\, and commercial banking services to middle market companies. Global Advisory is dedicated to being the global choice for companies engaged in international commerce. Based in Charlotte\, N.C.\, Andrew oversees offices in Charlotte\, Houston\, Minneapolis\, Chicago\, Los Angeles\, London\, Dublin\, Hong Kong\, Shanghai\, Taipei\, Mumbai\, and Singapore. Previously\, Andrew lead Wells Fargo’s Global Banking efforts for the Eastern Division. He served as the chair for the International Group Diversity Council from 2009 to 2012. He also co-chaired the 2009 Wells Fargo Community Support and United Way Campaign. \nRegistration for this event will close on February 7\, 2018. \nPresented in partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group and Wells Fargo.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/business-strategies-china-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Wells Fargo\, 550 S 4th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T120000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180221T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nOf all NATO allies\, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016\, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on\, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West\, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council\, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University\, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service\, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne\, Australia. In Washington\, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014\, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center\, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states\, Turkey\, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College.  He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award\, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-turkey-partner-crisis/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180225T150000
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Iceland
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Iceland in late February. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-iceland/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, Main Floor Atrium\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T203000
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SUMMARY:U.K.-Minnesota Trade and Investment: An Enduring Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.K.-U.S. relationship is the world’s largest bilateral investment relationship. The U.K.-Minnesota relationship is equally important. Minnesota exports nearly $400 million in goods and services to the U.K.\, while U.K. companies in Minnesota support more than 1\,600 jobs. \nGlobal Minnesota and the U.K. Government Office\, Minneapolis/St. Paul cordially invite you to a special reception to welcome the new British Consul General in Chicago\, John Saville. \nJoin fellow business executives\, government\, and community leaders for active networking and discussions around trade and investment between Minnesota and the U.K. Registration includes heavy hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, and wine. \nAbout the Speaker\nJohn Saville was appointed Her Majesty’s Consul General for Chicago in November 2017. He joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1981 and has had a range of diplomatic service appointments including as Deputy Head of Mission in Cuba and as High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. His most recent appointment was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. \nPresented in partnership with the British Consulate General in Chicago and U.K. Government Office\, Minneapolis/St. Paul.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-k-minnesota-trade-and-investment-an-enduring-partnership/
LOCATION:Brit’s Pub\, 1110 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213241
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T184438Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Bolivia
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Bolivia in March. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-bolivia/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T130000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Media and Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nState and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyberwarfare\, hacking\, and misinformation pose complex security threats. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ethar El-Katatney\, Executive Producer for AJ+ an Al Jazeera Media Network\, on how actors are using media to pursue and defend their interests in the international arena and what the implications are for U.S. foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nEthar El-Katatney is an Executive Producer for AJ+\, an Al Jazeera Media Network and global online news community that experiments with storytelling and social media strategies for an American millennial audience. An international-award-winning multimedia journalist and published author\, she began her career as a student reporter in 2005\, and in the decade since\, has worked as a reporter\, staff writer\, columnist\, researcher\, blogger\, and producer. El-Katatney has traveled and reported from more than 40 countries\, spanning the Middle East\, Africa\, Asia\, and Europe. She’s written stories from China and Denmark to Russia and Ghana\, interviewed ministers and sat on a panel with the president of Catalonia\, reported from a slum in Sudan and a mosque in Russia and talked at dozens of panels and conferences worldwide. El-Katatney is the first Arab and Egyptian to win a CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award. She has also received the Samir Kassir Freedom of the Press Award and the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Journalist Award. Born in Saudi Arabia\, and raised in Egypt\, El-Katatney has a bachelor’s degree\, an MBA\, and a master’s degree in television and digital journalism from the American University in Cairo. \nGlobal Conversations in Saint Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the World Press Institute.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-media-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Media and Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nState and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyberwarfare\, hacking\, and misinformation pose complex security threats. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ethar El-Katatney\, Executive Producer for AJ+ an Al Jazeera Media Network\, on how actors are using media to pursue and defend their interests in the international arena and what the implications are for U.S. policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nEthar El-Katatney is an Executive Producer for AJ+\, an Al Jazeera Media Network and global online news community that experiments with storytelling and social media strategies for an American millennial audience. An international-award-winning multimedia journalist and published author\, she began her career as a student reporter in 2005\, and in the decade since\, has worked as a reporter\, staff writer\, columnist\, researcher\, blogger\, and producer. El-Katatney has traveled and reported from more than 40 countries\, spanning the Middle East\, Africa\, Asia\, and Europe. She’s written stories from China and Denmark to Russia and Ghana\, interviewed ministers and sat on a panel with the president of Catalonia\, reported from a slum in Sudan and a mosque in Russia and talked at dozens of panels and conferences worldwide. El-Katatney is the first Arab and Egyptian to win a CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award. She has also received the Samir Kassir Freedom of the Press Award and the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Journalist Award. Born in Saudi Arabia\, and raised in Egypt\, El-Katatney has a bachelor’s degree\, an MBA\, and a master’s degree in television and digital journalism from the American University in Cairo. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the World Press Institute.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-media-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T120000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: China and America - The New Geopolitical Equation
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. Seats are still available for the Minneapolis version of this program. Register here. \nIn the last 15 years\, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its national capacities\, including military and diplomatic capacities. Where the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements and discarded the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, China has made inroads through efforts like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. \nJoin us for a conversation with Jonathan Stromseth\, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution\, as he discusses Beijing’s geopolitical objectives and how leadership and political conditions in each society underlie growing Sino-American tensions. \nAbout the Speaker\nJonathan Stromseth is a Senior Fellow at Brookings\, where he holds the Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies and a joint appointment with the Brookings John L. Thornton China Center. Stromseth has broad experience as a policymaker\, scholar\, and development practitioner and served on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff\, advising the U.S. Department of State’s leadership on China\, Southeast Asia\, and East Asian and Pacific affairs. Previously\, he was The Asia Foundation’s country representative to China and to Vietnam and is a three-time recipient of the Foundation’s President’s Award for extraordinary program leadership. He has also conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar in Singapore\, worked for the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia\, and taught Southeast Asian politics at Columbia University. Stromseth holds a doctorate in political science from Columbia University and was awarded a Columbia President’s Fellowship as well as research fellowships from the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for the Study of World Politics. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-china-and-america-the-new-geopolitical-equation/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180411T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: China and America - The New Geopolitical Equation
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nIn the last 15 years\, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its national capacities\, including military and diplomatic capacities. Where the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements and discarded the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, China has made inroads through efforts like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. \nJoin us for a conversation with Jonathan Stromseth\, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution\, as he discusses Beijing’s geopolitical objectives and how leadership and political conditions in each society underlie growing Sino-American tensions. \nAbout the Speaker\nJonathan Stromseth is a Senior Fellow at Brookings\, where he holds the Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies and a joint appointment with the Brookings John L. Thornton China Center. Stromseth has broad experience as a policymaker\, scholar\, and development practitioner and served on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff\, advising the U.S. Department of State’s leadership on China\, Southeast Asia\, and East Asian and Pacific affairs. Previously\, he was The Asia Foundation’s country representative to China and to Vietnam and is a three-time recipient of the Foundation’s President’s Award for extraordinary program leadership. He has also conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar in Singapore\, worked for the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia\, and taught Southeast Asian politics at Columbia University. Stromseth holds a doctorate in political science from Columbia University and was awarded a Columbia President’s Fellowship as well as research fellowships from the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for the Study of World Politics. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-china-and-america-the-new-geopolitical-equation/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213241
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SUMMARY:Jordan: A Partner for Peace\, Stability\, and Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nJordan\, a pivotal U.S. ally in the Middle East with strong ties to Minnesota\, has played a leading role in addressing the many challenges facing the region\, both political and economic. A strong advocate for a comprehensive\, just\, and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians and a critical partner in combatting terrorism and addressing the conflict in neighboring Syria\, Jordan has also promoted closer commercial ties through the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement and has been a model of inclusion and compassion to more than 700\,000 refugees. \nJoin us for a luncheon presentation with Ambassador of Jordan Dina Kawar\, who will discuss her country’s relationship as a key United States partner\, and its critical role as a force of moderation\, peace\, and prosperity in the region. \nRegistration includes a three-course plated meal and free parking at the Minneapolis Club\, as space permits. Advanced registration and pre-payment required. \nAbout Ambassador Kawar\nMaking history as the first Arab woman to preside over the United Nations Security Council\, Ambassador Kawar’s career has seen success at the highest levels of diplomacy. In February 2016\, she was appointed by the President of the United Nations General Assembly as a co-facilitator for the critical General Assembly meeting on the large movement of refugees and migrants. Previously\, Ambassador Kawar served as the Ambassador to France and was awarded the Medal of Independence of the first degree by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. \nNew Member Special*\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level or above and attend the luncheon with Ambassador Kawar for free! Register for the New Member Special here. \n *New member tax deductibility will be impacted by the benefits received through this special. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nThis program is made possible in part by Carlson Family Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/jordan-a-partner-for-peace-stability-and-prosperity/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T203000
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SUMMARY:Opportunities and Challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Join the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and Global Minnesota for a special presentation by the Honorable Richard Armitage\, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State\, as he discusses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific. Secretary Armitage’s presentation is part of the Donald W. McCarthy Heartland Leadership Forum. \nAbout the Speaker\nRichard Armitage\, is a distinguished Naval Academy graduate from the class of 1967 and served three combat tours with the riverine forces in Vietnam. He was the 13th Deputy Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. An acknowledged expert in international affairs\, he was recently awarded the U.S. Department of State Distinguished Service Award and has been personally recognized by the governments of Thailand\, Republic of Korea\, Bahrain\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Romania\, and Pakistan. He is active in the global marketplace assisting multinational companies in the areas of international business development\, strategic planning\, and problem-solving. \nThe evening includes a cocktail hour with a cash bar\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a three-course dinner. There will be a Q&A session after Secretary Armitage’s address followed by a photo opportunity with Secretary Armitage.  \nLearn More and Register\nThis event is produced by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/opportunities-and-challenges-for-the-united-states-in-the-western-pacific/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213242
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The ability to navigate China’s business climate is critical to succeeding in today’s global economy. Recent leadership transitions within the Chinese government\, coupled with the escalating trade environment\, present new challenges and risks to doing business with China. The lack of certainty is creating unprecedented times for companies and resulting in unanticipated consequences for businesses. Is your company prepared to navigate these uncharted waters? \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business in China\, with insights from the Albright Stonebridge Group\, Medtronic\, and Donaldson. \nREGISTER HERE\nTopics\n\nPublic policy issues\, including leadership transitions and restructuring within the Chinese government\nImpact of the escalating trade rhetoric\nOperational insights on doing business in China\nLegal\, tax\, and accounting issues\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nAmy Celico\, Keynote Speaker\nPrincipal\, Albright Stonebridge Group \nBetsy Van Hecke\, Panelist\nVice President & Chief Legal Counsel\, Medtronic \nMary Callahan\, Panelist\nDirector of Special Projects\, Donaldson \nSteve Nelson\, Panelist\nPartner\, Trial Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \nDavid Ling\, Panelist\nBeijing China Tax Partner\, KPMG LLP \nJessica Libby\, Moderator\nManaging Director\, KPMG LLP \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-china-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213242
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: China
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nFrom Shaanxi to Beijing\, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of Minneapolis. Named a 2017 Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll Winner by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine\, this bustling establishment near the University of Minnesota boasts a menu with more than 100 items and is known for its award-winning Szechuan dishes. \nIf you’re looking to experience some of the best Chinese food Minnesota has to offer\, then join us for a delicious evening at Tea House where we’ll dine on a custom menu of Meizhou fried rice\, pan-fried pork buns\, Kung Pao tofu\, scallion sole\, soy sauce duck\, Chung King spicy chicken\, sweetened sesame balls\, and more! Chef and co-owner\, Yolanda Wang\, will talk about Tea House’s history\, unique flavor\, and nod to the regional tastes of China. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. Advance registration and pre-payment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-china/
LOCATION:Tea House Chinese Restaurant\, 2425 University Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213242
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SUMMARY:Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. \nHuman trafficking knows no boundaries\, but neither do the efforts of those committed to ending the transportation of people from one country to another for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. \nJoin us for an evening seminar that will connect local anti-trafficking professionals with their international counterparts\, inform the general public on a timely issue with both local and global relevance\, and engage students and community members committed to ending human exploitation\, wherever it takes place. This program is ideal for those working across sectors to end human trafficking\, including community members\, government and law enforcement officials\, legislators\, journalists\, and representatives from human rights organizations. \nFeatured Speaker\nRamsey County Attorney John J. Choi will speak about Minnesota’s anti-trafficking efforts including his innovative approach to holding abusers accountable while working collaboratively with advocacy agencies to help victims\, which has transformed the way government intervenes in domestic violence and sex trafficking situations. \nMaking history as the first Korean-American Chief Prosecutor in the nation\, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi leads the public law and prosecution office in the most diverse county in the state. Since taking office\, John has become a state and national leader in the fight against sex trafficking. Previously as St. Paul City Attorney\, John was recognized by his colleagues across North America with the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s top award for distinguished public service. Prior to his career in the public sector\, John spent a decade in private practice focused on government relations\, administrative law\, municipal law\, and civil litigation. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law\, and was a Humphrey Fellow at the University of Minnesota. \nPanel Presentation\nMore than a dozen anti-trafficking professionals from around the world will share their countries’ experiences and describe the support networks they are creating to end this practice. These visitors will be in Minnesota as part of our Professional Exchanges program and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. \nModerated by Michele Garnett McKenzie\, Deputy Director\, Director of Advocacy for the Advocates for Human Rights. \nFollowing the program\, all attendees are invited to an hors d’oeuvre reception to meet the international visitors and speakers. \nNew Member Special*\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level or above and attend this seminar for free! Call us at 612.625.1662 to register for the New Member Special. \n*New member tax deductibility will be impacted by the benefits received through this special.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-cooperation-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T130000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nThis Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. \nVladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power\, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory\, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him\, in his 18th year at the center of power? \nJoin speaker Jill Dougherty\, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN\, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nJill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN\, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington\, D.C.\, where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously\, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific\, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent\, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton\, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on  Media\, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-putins-re-election-stability-or-stagnation/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213242
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThis Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. \nVladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power\, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory\, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him\, in his 18th year at the center of power? \nJoin speaker Jill Dougherty\, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN\, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nJill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN\, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington\, D.C.\, where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously\, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific\, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent\, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton\, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media\, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-putins-re-election-stability-or-stagnation/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T133000
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SUMMARY:Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
DESCRIPTION:We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to complications with the NAFTA negotiations. We recognize the ambassador’s important role in this situation and look forward to hosting him in the near future. This luncheon and program has been postponed until further notice. If you have questions\, please contact us at 612.625.1662. \nMexico and the U.S. share one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The governments and citizens of both countries play central roles in shaping each other’s political\, economic\, social\, and cultural development. And decisions made on both sides of the border directly impact the lives of millions. \nJoin us for a luncheon program with Ambassador of Mexico Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández\, where he will discuss the internal and external forces critical to the U.S.-Mexico relationship including NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)\, immigration\, and the stability and security of our shared border. \nRegistration includes a three-course plated lunch. \nAbout the Ambassador\n\nWith a diverse 15-year career in the Mexican federal government\, Ambassador Gutiérrez previously served in prominent positions in trade\, finance\, diplomacy\, and national security under four Mexican presidents\, including as Under Secretary for Latin America and the Caribbean where he was responsible for normalizing the Mexico-Cuba relationship following a period of strained relations and strengthening security and anti-narcotics cooperation with several Latin American and Caribbean countries. On the political front\, he worked as part of President-elect Vicente Fox’s transition team. Additionally\, he has contributed editorials to several Mexican and U.S. newspapers and magazines and regularly participates as a keynote speaker at conferences related to U.S.-Mexico relations\, border affairs\, and international business. Gutiérrez holds bachelor degrees in economics and political science from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and a master’s in public administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, for which he received a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Scholarship. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem. \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/mexico-us-crossroad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T130000
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: France
DESCRIPTION:Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy\, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country\, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to France in April. \nUrban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed. \nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, Minnesota Parent Magazine\, Ramsey County\, RBC Wealth Management\, and Travelers. \nLearn More
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-france/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact\, and sometimes derail\, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies to overcome them\, to achieve more effective communication\, resulting in better commercial and diplomatic relationships. \nPresenters\nTom Hanson\, Diplomat in Residence\, Royal D. Alworth Institute for International Studies\, University of Minnesota Duluth \nJoan Brzezinski\, Executive Director\, China Center and Confucius Institute\, University of Minnesota \nRuilin Li\, Attorney\, Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A. \nLarry Mahoney\, CEO\, Asia Direct Resources\, Inc. \nModerator\nRobert M. Oberlies\, Chair – China Practice\, Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A. \nREGISTER HERE\nPlease note: U.S. Bank Plaza has recently instituted a new security protocol. If you plan to attend this event\, we strongly encourage registering at least 48 hours in advance\, in order to expedite your arrival experience. Attendees must also present a valid government issued ID upon arrival. Walk-in event attendees should allow for extra time for onsite security registration. \nPresented in partnership with Fredrikson & Byron\, P.A.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/bridging-gap-in-u-s-china-negotiation-and-communication-styles/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, U.S. Bank Plaza\, 200 South 6th St. #4000\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Year of China Gala
DESCRIPTION:The gala is sold out. Please contact Anne Hanson at 612.625.2102 to be placed on the waiting list in case additional seats open up. \nJoin us for our annual fundraising gala as we explore Chinese culture\, highlight U.S.-China relations\, and connect Minnesotans to this East Asian country. Featuring fine Chinese-inspired cuisine and entertainment as well as the Tour the World live and silent auctions\, the gala is set to be a one-of-a-kind evening that raises critical funds to support Global Minnesota’s mission. \nThis unique cultural event draws more than 300 of Global Minnesota’s well-traveled supporters and raises critical funds for ongoing educational and cultural programs designed to help Minnesotans live\, work\, and lead globally. \nEvent Details\n\nBecome a patron or underwriter sponsor\, which includes exclusive opportunities and benefits.\nNew this year! We are excited to introduce mobile bidding for the silent auction.\nHeld at a private residence in the West Metro – rain or shine.\nParking is available at the Orono Schools parking lots – 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North\, Orono/Long Lake\, MN 55356.\nShuttles will be available throughout the evening to drive guests to and from the event space.\nSemiformal attire is suggested. The gala is an outdoor event held in a tent on the lawn of a private home\, so please keep this in mind when selecting your footwear.\nShould severe weather be predicted\, stay tuned to your email and Global Minnesota’s website for weather-related updates\n\nTo receive a full refund\, you must cancel your registration by June 1\, 2018. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to cancel and request a refund.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/year-of-china-gala/
LOCATION:Orono High School Parking Lots\, 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North\, Orono\, 55356
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The Waning of Pax Americana
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.S. has begun a historic shift away from Pax Americana\, the liberal international order that was established in the wake of World War II. Since 1945\, Pax Americana has sought peaceful international relations and an open economy\, buttressed by U.S. military power. In championing “America First” isolationism and protectionism\, President Trump has shifted the political direction toward selective U.S. engagement\, where foreign commitments are limited to areas of vital U.S. interest and economic nationalism is the order of the day. \nJoin the conversation with former U.S. Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson\, as he examines what this shift means for U.S. geopolitics and foreign policy. \nAbout the Speaker\nTom Hanson currently serves as Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. He 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\, worked on the Foreign Relations Committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives\, and served as director for NATO and European Affairs at the Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington\, D.C. A member of Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions advisory committee\, Tom speaks frequently on international issues and contributes to local and international media. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights\, the International Leadership Program at the University of St. Thomas\, and the Cultural Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Tom holds a BA degree from the University of Minnesota and graduate degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; the Institute of Advanced International Studies in Switzerland; and the National School of Administration in France. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-the-waning-of-pax-americana/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180716T173000
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SUMMARY:Trade Insights and Networking: America's Policies and Priorities
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nWant to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for an evening of international trade insights\, networking\, and socializing at Surly Brewing Co. \nIn addition to good beer and great networking\, James M. Sullivan\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services at the U.S. Department of Commerce\, will share insights into the Trump administration’s international trade policies and priorities. \nAbout the Speaker\nIn his role\, Mr. Sullivan directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s efforts to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. services firms\, which account for 80 percent of the nation’s private sector economy. His primary areas of focus include the financial\, digital and internet\, supply chain\, and professional and business services industries. Prior to joining Commerce\, Mr. Sullivan was co-founder and president of TKOUT\, a SaaS provider of on-demand ordering solutions to ICT and digital media companies. Before that\, he served as managing director and general counsel of Clover Investment Group\, a private equity firm focused on hospitality and technology businesses. Previously\, he practiced law in Washington\, D.C.\, as a member of the white-collar defense teams at Morrison & Foerster and DLA Piper. \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Surly’s award-winning menu. \nPresented in partnership with GREATER MSP\, Midwest Global Trade Association\, the Minnesota District Export Council\, the Minnesota Trade Office\, and U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/trade-insights-and-networking-americas-policies-and-priorities/
LOCATION:Surly Brewing Co.\, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T173000
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SUMMARY:Global Social with International Visitors on Youth Activism
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nFor members and their guests only.  \nGlobal Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international visitors from countries across the globe who will visit Minnesota to: \n\nExamine ways to cultivate youth leadership and encourage them to take action to improve communities\nEmphasize the importance of leadership in nontraditional fields and careers\, and through civic participation and volunteerism\nExplore creative partnerships between nongovernmental organizations\, community groups\, public and private schools\, and government agencies in addressing young people’s development\n\nCountries represented: Armenia\, Brazil\, Ghana\, India\, Japan\, Jamaica\, Kuwait\, Lebanon\, Nepal\, Poland\, Portugal\, Russia\, Turkey\, Zimbabwe\, and others. \nBe part of this exclusive event for Global Minnesota members and their guests to meet these professionals and learn about their cultures\, countries\, and professional work…in an informal social setting. The evening includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages\, and a cash bar. \nWant to attend but not yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today! \nGlobal Socials are made possible by a generous gift in honor of Katherine W. Merriam.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-social-with-international-visitors-on-youth-activism/
LOCATION:University Club – Saint Paul\, 420 Summit Ave.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180723T180000
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SUMMARY:Culture Through Cuisine: Turkey
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \nFrom traditional lentil soup to house-marinated Adana kebabs to decadent baklava\, the vibrant flavors of Turkish cuisine have found a new home in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. Since opening its doors in 2017\, Campus Cafe has utilized local growers and small businesses to create authentic Turkish dishes\, delivering a worldly atmosphere without sacrificing a local connection. \nExperience the tastes of Campus Cafe at our next Culture Through Cuisine and hear from owner and native of Turkey\, Faruk Cingilli\, about his mission to enhance friendships and build bridges through Turkish food. \nAbout the Speaker\nBorn and raised in Turkey\, Faruk Cingilli spent the first part of his career starting his own consulting company and traveled extensively to establish trade relationships between Turkey and the former Soviet Union. He also worked as the Counselor on Foreign Economic Relations to the Minister of Agriculture and became the first United Nations Development Program volunteer in Russia. After moving to the U.S. in 1996\, Cingilli owned and managed several businesses before fulfilling a longtime dream of opening Campus Cafe. In 2013\, Cingnilli formed the Turkish Somali American Friendship Association and currently serves as its president. In 2011\, he was elected to serve as the Vice Chairman of the America Region Committee on the World Turkish Business Council under the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey. \nRegistration includes dinner\, non-alcoholic beverages\, tax\, and gratuity. Advance registration and pre-payment required. \nEvent vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher\, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/culture-through-cuisine-turkey/
LOCATION:Campus Cafe – Turkish Grill\, 1810 Riverside Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180815T191500
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. Online registration is closed.  \nThe global power balance is rapidly evolving\, leaving the United States at a turning point with respect to its level of engagement and the role of its military. Some argue for an “America First” paradigm\, with a large military to ensure security\, while others call for a more assertive posture overseas. Some advocate for a restoration of American multilateral leadership and a strengthened role for diplomacy. Still\, others envision a restrained U.S. role\, involving a more limited military. \nJoin us for a conversation with retired U.S. Navy Commander Jon Olson on how the military functions in today’s international order\, and how might it be balanced with diplomatic and foreign assistance capabilities. \nAbout the Speaker\nJon Olson served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer before retiring in 2011 at the rank of commander. During his 21-year naval career\, Jon’s assignments included duty aboard aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious ships\, numerous international operations including to Iraq\, Bosnia\, and Afghanistan\, and service in the U.S. Navy strategic-level clandestine Human Intelligence collection operations as a CIA-trained case officer. He also qualified as a U.S. Navy parachutist\, logging 35 jumps. Jon’s final assignment before retirement was as the U.S. Naval Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki\, Finland. Since retiring\, Jon has co-authored several novels and short stories\, and a feature-length screenplay about the Falklands War named\, “A Close Run Thing.” Currently\, Jon is an adjunct professor at Carleton College and in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University. He also serves as president of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association – Upper Midwest Chapter. Jon holds a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with the Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central and the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-u-s-global-engagement-and-the-military/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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