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SUMMARY:Ukraine\, Russia\, and the U.S.: Conflict and Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nDelve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine\, Russia\, and the U.S.\, with Nonviolence International representative Andre Kamenshikov\, at a special free public forum. Andre will discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine\, including the annexation of Crimea\, and how the U.S. can contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nAndre Kamenshikov is the Ukraine representative of the U.S.-based NGO Nonviolence International and regional coordinator for the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict\, an international civil society network in Eastern European. With more than 26 years of experience as a civil peacebuilding activist\, Andre has traveled and worked extensively in conflict areas of the former USSR. Additionally\, he was the founder of Nonviolence International-CIS\, a civil society organization that was based in Moscow\, which operated in the post-soviet states for 22 years until its recent closure due to the current political climate in Russia. Since 2015\, Andre has been in Kyiv\, Ukraine\, working with the local civil society sector on enhancing its capacities to contribute to peace and democratic development of the country. He is the author of multiple publications about the role of civil society in post-soviet conflicts and speaks fluent Russian. He is a graduate of Carroll College in Wisconsin and holds a master’s degree from Moscow State University.  \nPresented in partnership with Nonviolence International and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/ukraine-russia-and-the-u-s-conflict-and-peacebuilding/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Networking and Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nJoin the fun at Day Block Brewing Company as we reboot our young professionals networking series. \nTry your hand at international-themed trivia\, network with others interested in what’s happening in the world\, and enjoy a pint on us. Build a team with friends and colleagues or join one that evening. \nRegistration includes one drink ticket and appetizers\, including Day Block’s made-from-scratch specialty pizza. \nPresented in partnership with The Minnesota International NGO Network (MINN) and Thunderbird School of Global Management\, Twin Cities Tbirds.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/young-professionals-networking-and-trivia/
LOCATION:Day Block Brewing Company\, 1105 S Washington Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181008T180000
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SUMMARY:2018 Dinner Host Training
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nInterested in becoming a dinner host? Join us for a special evening to learn more about hosting dinner for international visitors. Longtime hosts will share best practices\, tips\, and stories about entertaining international visitors. The evening will include light hors d’oeuvres\, beverages\, and an informative presentation. \nCan’t make it to the training but still want to host international visitors? Email our Professional Exchanges team at exchanges@globalminnesota.org\, or call 612.625.1662 to learn more.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2018-dinner-host-training/
LOCATION:Global Minnesota\, 1901 University Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181009T160000
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SUMMARY:2018 CHINA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2018 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections\, National Reflections\, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center. \nThis national day of programming provides Americans across the U.S. and beyond the opportunity to discuss Sino-U.S. issues in the relationship with leading experts. This year’s program will feature an interactive webcast with Condoleeza Rice\, former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor\, and a local presentation by Andy Rothman\, Investment Strategist at Matthews International Capital Management\, LLC. \nThe evening includes complimentary hors d’oeurves. \nREGISTER \n\nAbout Condoleeza Rice\nCondoleezza Rice is currently the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business\, Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution\, and professor of Political Science at Stanford University. She is also a founding partner of RiceHadleyGates\, LLC. From 2005 to 2009\, Secretary Rice served as U.S. Secretary of State\, the second woman and first African American woman to hold the post. She also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) and on President George H.W. Bush’s National Security Council staff and as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Previously\, Secretary Rice served as Stanford University’s Provost and has been on the Stanford faculty since 1981. She has also authored and co-authored numerous books\, including two bestsellers\, No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington and Extraordinary\, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family. Secretary Rice earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver; a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame; and a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been awarded thirteen honorary doctorates. \nAbout Andy Rothman\nAndy Rothman is an Investment Strategist at Matthews International Capital Management\, LLC\, where he is responsible for developing research focused on China’s ongoing economic and political developments and providing in-depth analysis on Asia to the investment team. In addition\, he plays a key role in communicating the firm’s perspectives and latest insights into China and the greater Asia region. Prior to joining Matthews\, Andy spent 14 years as CLSA’s China macroeconomic strategist where he conducted analysis into China and delivered his insights to their clients. Previously\, Andy spent 17 years in the U.S. Foreign Service\, with a diplomatic career focused on China\, including as head of the macroeconomics and domestic policy office of the U.S. embassy in Beijing. He has a master’s degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. \nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2018-china-town-hall/
LOCATION:Graduate Minneapolis Hotel\, 615 Washington Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations ST. PAUL: South Africa's Fragile Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the party today suffers from popular frustration over official corruption and economic stagnation. It faces growing threats from both left and right opposition parties\, even as intraparty divisions surface. Given America’s history of opportunistic engagement with Africa\, there are few prospects for a closer relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile\, a weaker ANC could lead to political fragmentation in this relatively new democracy. \nJoin us for a discussion with former Ambassador to Liberia Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the global role of South Africa and its future relations with the U.S. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Thomas-Greenfield is a Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) where she draws on her distinguished career as a U.S. diplomat to help clients of ASG’s Africa practice. Previously\, she served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs\, where she led U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa and as Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources\, where she oversaw all personnel functions for the U.S. Department of State’s 70\,000-strong workforce. A career diplomat\, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia\, and was posted to Switzerland\, Pakistan\, Kenya\, The Gambia\, Nigeria\, and Jamaica. Her Washington postings include the Bureau of African Affairs and the Bureau of Population\, Refugees and Migration. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State\, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield taught political science at Bucknell University. She has a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University\, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin\, and has been honored with several awards including the Hubert Humphrey Public Leadership Award\, the Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award\, and the Warren Christopher Award for Outstanding Achievement in Global Affairs. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is a Distinguished Resident Fellow in African Affairs at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service. \nGlobal Conversations in St. Paul is presented in partnership with Landmark Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-st-paul-south-africas-fragile-democracy/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: South Africa's Fragile Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  \nThe African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. But the party today suffers from popular frustration over official corruption and economic stagnation. It faces growing threats from both left and right opposition parties\, even as intraparty divisions surface. Given America’s history of opportunistic engagement with Africa\, there are few prospects for a closer relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile\, a weaker ANC could lead to political fragmentation in this relatively new democracy. \nJoin us for a discussion with former Ambassador to Liberia Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the global role of South Africa and its future relations with the U.S. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Thomas-Greenfield is a Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group (ASG) where she draws on her distinguished career as a U.S. diplomat to help clients of ASG’s Africa practice. Previously\, she served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs\, where she led U.S. policy toward sub-Saharan Africa and as Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources\, where she oversaw all personnel functions for the U.S. Department of State’s 70\,000-strong workforce. A career diplomat\, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also served as U.S. Ambassador to Liberia\, and was posted to Switzerland\, Pakistan\, Kenya\, The Gambia\, Nigeria\, and Jamaica. Her Washington postings include the Bureau of African Affairs and the Bureau of Population\, Refugees and Migration. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State\, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield taught political science at Bucknell University. She has a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University\, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin\, and has been honored with several awards including the Hubert Humphrey Public Leadership Award\, the Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award\, and the Warren Christopher Award for Outstanding Achievement in Global Affairs. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is a Distinguished Resident Fellow in African Affairs at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service. \nGlobal Conversations in Minneapolis is presented in partnership with Books for Africa\, the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-minneapolis-south-africas-fragile-democracy/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181022T080000
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SUMMARY:A Look at U.S.-Cuba Relations: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Miguel Fraga\, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States\, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent developments in Cuba. He will be joined by Paul Johnson\, a consultant on doing business in Cuba\, and David Townsend\, an international trade lawyer\, who will join First Secretary Fraga in a discussion of the current state of U.S. sanctions against Cuba and opportunities for Minnesota businesses in Cuba\, including agriculture\, healthcare\, technology\, biotechnology\, education\, and tourism. \nPlease join us for this lively and candid discussion. \nREGISTER \n\nComplimentary parking available. Details here. \nAbout the Speakers\nFirst Secretary Miguel Fraga has served at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Washington D.C. since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations in 2015. Since 2006\, he has served in the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs in both the North American and U.S. division and the Office of the Minister. Previously\, he served at the Cuban Embassy in Canada and was a member of the People’s Power Provincial Assembly of the City of Havana. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Havana Faculty of Law and earned a Master of Science in Foreign Relations from the Higher Institute of Foreign Relations Raul Roa Garcia. \nPaul Johnson is the President and Founder of Chicago Foods International\, Inc. and advises companies on export sales\, logistics\, and agricultural investments in Cuba and co-chairs the United States Agriculture Coalition for Cuba. He has spent the past 20 years studying and working in Cuba and has organized agricultural missions to Cuba for trade and governmental organizations. \nDavid Townsend is an international trade lawyer who is joining Dorsey & Whitney in October. He has extensive experience advising clients on U.S. sanctions\, export controls\, customs law\, and anti-corruption law. He assists with export licensing\, compliance\, enforcement matters\, and trade due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. He also counsels businesses on supply chain management related to trade and corporate social responsibility laws. \nProduced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture\, and the Minnesota Trade Office. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/a-look-at-u-s-cuban-relations-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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