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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: 2024 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
DESCRIPTION:On January 31\, Global Minnesota hosted our popular annual event\, the U.S. Foreign Policy Update. In this event\, Diplomat in Residence and retired career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson discussed the latest foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. this year. His insightful and wide-ranging discussion included topics like the repercussions from the ongoing war in Ukraine\, concerns facing China’s economy\, renewed conflicts in the Middle East\, and ongoing global struggles for peace and security. \nThis episode is a follow-up conversation with Tom Hanson featuring questions that were submitted during the event. We received numerous questions for this special Q&A episode and have compiled a wide-ranging sample so we can hear more of Tom Hanson’s unique analysis on all things foreign policy. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nEvent Recording: 2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update \nGlobal Minnesota Membership \n  \nThis interview was recorded on March 6\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-2024-foreign-policy-update-qa-with-tom-hanson/
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. \nExplore the globe with the 2024 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series concludes by celebrating the East African Diaspora Community including Uganda\, Kenya and South Sudan with an event everyone can enjoy while learning more about the world from right here in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination each month\, this series provides cultural experiences that include music\, dance\, crafts\, and traditions. \nJoin Landmark Center and Global Minnesota\, in partnership with Ecolab\, the Xcel Energy Foundation\, Ramsey County\, Travelers\, and Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nGlobal Minnesota is proud to be a sponsor of the Landmark Center’s  Urban Expeditions series.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-ivory-coast/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: State Department Careers with Susan Falatko
DESCRIPTION:The State Department has a growing number of career tracks and entry points for a variety of professionals. Diplomats in Residence are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in joining the State Department. \nOn the latest podcast episode\, hear from the Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest region\, Susan Falatko. She joins to talk about her time in the foreign service\, the Diplomat in Residence program\, and how to get a job in the Foreign or Civil Service. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nState Department Careers \nTalent Network Sign Up \nThis interview was recorded on March 22\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-state-department-careers-with-susan-falatko/
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: Science Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers\, but what happens when material\, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we regulate cooperation? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, and Edina Community Center. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain a articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Friends of the Edina Library at the Edina Community Center for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nChristi Siver\, presenter \nChristi Siver is a Professor of Political Science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She did her undergraduate work at Lewis and Clark College in Portland\, OR\, her Masters in International Relations and International Economics at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies\, and her Ph.D. in political science at the University of Washington. She teaches courses on international relations and international security. Her current research interests include international humanitarian law\, military technology\, and comparative law. \nSpecial thanks to the Friends of the Edina Library for hosting this program. \nIf you would like to register\, please use the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-science-across-borders/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: This Kind of Hope
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nIn partnership with the Germanic-American Institute\, join Global Minnesota for a free screening of the Swiss/German Documentary “This Kind of Hope” \nReleased in 2023\, the documentary tells the story of diplomat\, Andrei Sannikov\, who was instrumental in Belarus’ nuclear disarmament in the 1990s. Under President Lukashenko\, he resigned from the civil service and began the fight for a democratic Belarus\, which cost the lives of companions and landed him in prison for a time. Today\, as a stateless diplomat\, he tirelessly works to inform audiences about his homeland. \nThe film is in English\, Russian and Belarusian with German subtitles. \n  \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-this-kind-of-hope/
LOCATION:Germanic-American Institute\, 301 Summit Ave\, Saint Paul\, 55102
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SUMMARY:Strategic Alliances: Belarus & Europe
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nAmbassador Andrei Sannikov might be most well-known for his vocal criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko\, but the exiled politician is also an accomplished author\, human rights advocate\, and negotiator. As a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus\, what insights can he provide on the strategic alliance between Belarus and Europe? \nJoin Global Minnesota and East View Information Services for a special presentation from Ambassador Sannikov\, where he’ll explore the complicated and tight-knit relationship between President Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin\, and what their relationship means for the greater question of security in Eastern Europe and the ongoing war in Ukraine. \nThe night before\, don’t miss a special screening of the film “This Kind of Hope” about the life of Ambassador Sannikov. The documentary film will be screened at the Germanic-American Institute and registration for that event is available here. \nAbout Ambassador Sannikov:\nAmbassador Sannikov is a Belarusian politician\, diplomat\, and activist with decades of experience in international relations\, diplomacy\, and human rights advocacy. He is also a former Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus and 2010 presidential candidate. He is a committed advocate for democracy\, human rights\, and freedom in Belarus. Full bio and CV here. \nPresented in partnership with East View Information Services. \nThanks to promotional sponsors the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester\, East-West Connections\, the Minnesota International NGO Network\, the Museum of Russian Art\, and the United Nations Association of Minnesota. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/strategic-alliances-belarus-european-politics/
LOCATION:Wilder Foundation\, 451 Lexington Pkwy N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: Politics in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman’s Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). \nAs countries across Latin America continue to gain global prominence\, how should the United States view the complex political developments and changing geopolitical landscape? \nHear a unique perspective on politics in Latin America from local expert Rob Scarlett. His analysis will focus on the importance of the various indigenous movements that have gradually emerged over the past two decades and how they shape Latin America today. \nThis program is presented by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis and is open to ALL. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates the statewide Great Decisions program by providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and to discussion materials produced by the Foreign Policy Association. Great Decisions books contain a articles and materials authored by experts on each topic to provide a nonpartisan basis for understanding the important global issues of our time. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books. Join Global Minnesota and the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an in-depth discussion of this important topic. \nRob Scarlett\, presenter \nRob Scarlett has had a 40-year career in international sales and manufacturing; and although still active in business\, has shifted more of his time into service as a director and/or advisor to several small and medium-size companies and philanthropic organizations. \nShortly after graduating from Carleton College in 1966\, he became part of a private NGO team that created some of Latin America’s first microfinance institutions. Building on that experience\, he began a decades-long business career that kept him active throughout Latin America\, Central America\, Mexico\, and the Caribbean. \nIf you would like to register\, please RSVP to frontdesk@womansclub.org or click the link below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-politics-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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SUMMARY:Navigating a World in Turmoil with Fiona Hill
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, this SOLD OUT event has been moved to the Minneapolis Central Library. The date and time have not changed. If you registered and can no longer attend\, please email kkelley@globalminnesota.org so we can assign your seat to someone on the waitlist. \nThe world seems to be entering a renewed period of global instability. From ongoing and emerging conflicts around the world to the evolving dynamics of great power competition\, how can we navigate a course through some of the most pressing issues facing the international community today? \nJoin Global Minnesota for an enlightening presentation featuring Fiona Hill\, former presidential advisor on Europe and Russia and Brookings Institution Fellow\, as she delves into the intricacies of today’s foreign policy landscape. Drawing from her extensive experience and insightful analysis\, Hill will offer a valuable overview of the dynamic nature of international relations\, highlighting the interconnectedness of global events and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. \nWhether you’re a seasoned policy expert or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of global affairs\, this presentation promises to be a thought-provoking and informative experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the foremost voices in foreign policy analysis\, as Fiona Hill shares her expertise and sheds light on the complexities of the modern world. \nAbout Fiona Hill:\nFiona Hill is a senior fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe within the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. She also holds the prestigious position of chancellor at Durham University in the United Kingdom and was recently elected to the Harvard University Board of Overseers. \nHill served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council from 2017 to 2019\, as well as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the U.S. National Intelligence Council from 2006 to 2009. She gained further prominence through her testimonies before Congress in 2019 during the first impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Hill is the author of the bestselling memoir “There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century” (2021) and co-author of “Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin” (first edition 2013\, second edition 2015) and “The Siberian Curse: How Communist Planners Left Russia Out in the Cold” (2003)\, both with Clifford G. Gaddy. \nPrior to joining Brookings in 2000\, Hill was director of strategic planning at the Eurasia Foundation in Washington\, D.C. From 1991 to 1999\, she held a number of positions directing technical assistance and research projects at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government\, including associate director of the Strengthening Democratic Institutions Project\, director of the Project on Ethnic Conflict in the Former Soviet Union\, and coordinator of the Trilateral Study on Japanese-Russian-U.S. Relations. At Brookings she directed the Center on the United States and Europe from 2009 to 2017. \nThanks to event promotional sponsor East-West Connections! \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/navigating-a-world-in-turmoil-with-fiona-hill/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Staff Spotlight with Program Director Erin Hart
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota offers a wide-range of programs in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement in Minnesota. Our efforts include major public events with international dignitaries\, grassroots foreign policy discussion groups\, K-12 education programs\, international student outreach\, and international Professional Exchanges. Overseeing all of these programs is Global Minnesota’s Program Director. \nOn this episode\, hear from Erin Hart as she discusses her first four months in this role. Her career spans several tours as a Foreign Service Officer\, as well as leadership positions at several nonprofit organizations in Minnesota. She joined to talk about her experiences\, program highlights\, and what to expect from Global Minnesota throughout this year. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections with new monthly episodes by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nErin Hart in Oman (Beginning at 1:17) \nKabul City Initiative \nGlobal Minnesota Events \nProfessional Exchanges \nDiscussion Groups \nK-12 Education Programs \nThis interview was recorded on April 16\, 2024\, and will be available for viewing on our Calendar of Events for several weeks. All interviews are archived on our podcast feed and in our Past Events calendar. 
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Copa 71
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nYears before the first Women’s World Cup in 1991 was COPA 71: a hundred thousand people packed into Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium to watch the world’s finest female soccer players compete for the world title\, an event lost to history. Until now. \nFeaturing teams from Denmark\, Mexico\, Italy\, Argentina\, France and England\, Copa 71 galvanized football fans around the globe… and then it was gone. Long lost to history\, executive producers Serena and Venus Williams\, with filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine\, plumb incredible archival footage and conducted interviews with stars of the tournament\, as well as current women’s soccer champions\, to create one of the most striking and emotional sports documentaries ever made. \nJoin the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 23 for a special Global Minnesota night\, highlighting the rise of women’s professional soccer. \n**Use promo code GLOBALMSPIFF43 for $3 off ticket price in the link below. Code valid only for April 23 showing. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/film-screening-copa-71/
LOCATION:Main Cinema\, 115 Main St.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Times of Shifting Global Alliances
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Global Minnesota corporate and individual members receive discounted admission.  \nManaging geopolitical risk has never been as essential as it is today. Global alliances are quickly shifting\, with broad implications for companies conducting business across borders and the lawyers who advise them\, including as they relate to labor and supply chains\, sanctions and trade restrictions\, and reputational and regulatory risks. At the 2024 International Business Law Institute\, you will have an opportunity to hear from and network with Minnesota’s foremost experts on the legal dimension of international business. \nLawyers from three Global Minnesota corporate members–Dorsey & Whitney\, Fredrikson & Byron and Macaluso LLP–will share their expertise during the program. \nGlobal Minnesota’s annual Foreign Policy Update speaker\, Tom Hanson\, will give the keynote at this event. \nJoin us for the 2024 International Business Law Institute\, hosted by the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (“MSBA”) International Business Law Section and co-sponsored by Global Minnesota. Throughout a full day of programming\, you will learn about current trends\, important new regulations\, and emerging challenges in international business. \nGlobal Minnesota corporate and individual members receive discounted admission using the promo code GLOBALMN at checkout. \nREGISTER \nSCHEDULE: \n8:30-9:00 | Check-In & Continental Breakfast \n9:00-9:10 | Welcome & Introduction\nBerglind Halldorsdottir Birkland\, Vice Chair of the MSBA International Business Law Section\, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP \nPhil Hansen\, President\, Global Minnesota\nSteve Riedel\, Corporate Relations Officer\, Global Minnesota \n9:10-9:55 | Keynote Address: Shifting Global Alliances\nThomas R. Hanson\, Diplomat in Residence\, The University of MN\, Duluth \n9:55-10:05 | Break (10 min) \n10:05-10:50 | Export Controls Update – New Tools in the U.S. Government’s Toolbox\nDavid Townsend\, Dorsey & Whitney\nValentin Povarchuk\, Seagate Technology \n10:50-11:20 | Navigating International Data Transfer Rules\nRobert Bond\, Notary Public & Solicitor\, Deputy Vice President of Notaries Society \n11:20-11:30 | Break (10 min) \n11:30-12:30 | Friendshoring – Winners and Losers in a Changing World\nPat Kelly\, Fredrikson & Byron\nAaron Nyquist\, Fredrikson & Byron \n12:30-1:15 | Networking Lunch (45 min) \n1:15-2:00 | U.S. Immigration – What’s New and Relevant\nGeorge C. Maxwell\, Borene Law Firm \n2:00-2:30 | International Fund Investments in an Era of Geopolitical Change \nMichael J. Macaluso\, Macaluso LLP \n2:30-2:40 | Break (10 min) \n2:40-3:40 | When Disputes Arise: International Arbitration as an Effective Tool\nPhilip L. Bruner\, Arbitrator and Mediator\nSteven C. Nelson\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP\nBerglind Halldorsdottir Birkland\, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP \n3:40-3:45 | Break (5 min) \n3:45-4:30 | Updates from Key Jurisdictions\nTodd Vollmers\, Macaluso LLP \nLuis Resendiz\, Fredrikson & Byron\nRichard Weiner\, Fredrikson & Byron \n4:30-5:00 | The Human Rights Dimension of International Business\nAmanda Lyons\, Human Rights Center\, University of Minnesota Law School \n\nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota State Bar Association.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/doing-business-in-times-of-shifting-global-alliances/
LOCATION:Fredrikson & Byron\, U.S. Bank Plaza\, 200 South 6th St. #4000\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Zambia-U.S. Agri-Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nDiscover new insights into U.S. agricultural connections with Zambia at the The Zambia-U.S. Minnesota Agri-Business Forum\, organized by BMMSwift in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). \nThis forum aims to spotlight abundant investment opportunities in the agriculture sector in Zambia and Minnesota to foster collaborations with Minnesota’s esteemed farmers and investors. Confirmed speakers include the Ambassador of Zambia\, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture in Zambia\, private sector farmers\, the Commissioner of Agriculture in Minnesota\, Global Minnesota President Phil Hansen\, and other distinguished speakers from the private sector. \nThis visit will layout a foundation for an upcoming Trade Mission to Zambia in June 2024. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/zambia-u-s-agri-business-forum/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota\, 200 Oak St. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455
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