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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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SUMMARY:Iran Sanctions and the U.S. Business Community
DESCRIPTION:On May 8\, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)\, better known as the Iran nuclear deal\, which resulted in a rollback of international sanctions against Iran. In line with the president’s directive\, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in the U.S. Department of the Treasury has begun to end the limited U.S. sanction relief measures under the JCPOA. \nPlease join us for a lively and candid discussion of the stiff challenges and remaining commercial opportunities facing Minnesota companies who would consider doing business in Iran. \nREGISTER \n\nTopics\n\nEvolution of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran\nJCPOA framework and the limited relief provided in U.S. primary and secondary sanctions\nPresident’s May 8 National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM)\nExemptions and general licenses available under the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations\nChallenges for the U.S. and international banking community in adjusting to the new U.S. sanctions policies on Iran\nChoices facing foreign suppliers who want to trade with Iran and also protect their market and banking access to the U.S.\nReview of major U.S. commercial sectors negatively affected by the NSPM and OFAC actions and sectors that remain open despite those measures\nFuture prospects for U.S.-Iran relations and U.S. relations with other nations who want to have commercial ties to Iran\, especially in the energy sector\n\nSpeakers and Panelists\nKate Bauer\, Keynote Speaker\nBlumenstein-Katz Family fellow\, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy \nMatt Audette\, Panelist\nGlobal Logistics & Customer Service Manager\, Zinpro Corporation \nNelson Dong\, Panelist\nPartner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Seattle \nChris Bercaw\, Moderator\nPartner\, Corporate Group\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, Minneapolis \nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, KPMG LLP\, and the Minnesota Trade Office.
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LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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