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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: India
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nExplore cultures of the world with the 2025 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series begins by celebrating India. Experience the vibrancy of authentic music\, food\, dance\, and crafts in this immersive event everyone can enjoy while learning more about the world from right here in St. Paul. \nUrban Expeditions are free and open to the public. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nUrban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab\, the Xcel Energy Foundation\, Ramsey County\, Travelers\, and Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/urban-expedition-india/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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SUMMARY:2025 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and virtually. In-person registration is SOLD OUT. Virtual attendance options are still available.  \nThe premier foreign policy event of the year is back! As the “Year of Elections” draws to a close\, new governments have been and will be coming to power in countries all over the world. What challenges and opportunities can we expect in U.S. foreign policy in 2025 and how will a new administration handle the complexities of today’s international landscape? \nJoin us for the insightful and popular U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and career Foreign Service Officer\, Tom Hanson. He will explore foreign policy developments\, trends\, and challenges facing the U.S. in the year ahead including the impacts of the 2024 presidential election\, the continued conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East\, the expanding influence of the BRICS consortium\, and the ongoing struggle towards global peace and security. \nGlobal Minnesota members are encouraged to bring a guest at the member rate to experience one of our most popular programs. Don’t miss your chance to stay up-to-date on the year’s most impactful developments in international relations! \nRegister Here \nAbout Tom Hanson\nThomas Hanson is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State whose diplomatic 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. \nMr. Hanson currently is Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and has taught diplomacy at Carleton College.  He also serves as Chair of the Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations and as Co-Chair of the Minnesota International Business Council. He is a past board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights and Director at the Institute for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (IEECA). He is also a member of the U.S. Foreign Policy Working Group of the British International Studies Association (BISA) as well as the Council of Advisers at the Museum of Russian Art and the Minnesota Peace Initiative (MPI) at Norway House. \nAs a member of the Great Decisions advisory committee of Global Minnesota\, Mr. Hanson speaks frequently on international issues and contributes to local and international media. \nMr. Hanson 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 Geneva\, Switzerland; and the National School of Administration (ENA) in Paris\, France. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org two weeks ahead of the event. \nThe University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Global Minnesota on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and Global Minnesota is solely that of licensor and licensee.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2025-u-s-foreign-policy-update/
LOCATION:Coffman Theater – University of Minnesota\, 300 Washington Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: AI & American Security
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nThe Artificial Intelligence revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers. What are the key policy debates in this area\, and what are the opportunities and limits on global AI rules of the road? How will the AI revolution impact American national security? \nThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center\, the Edina Library\, the Edina Community Center\, and Global Minnesota. \nThe Great Decisions program addresses some of the most timely foreign policy issues facing the United States each year. Global Minnesota facilitates discussion groups across the state\, providing access to a roster of local foreign policy experts and offering Great Decisions books produced by the Foreign Policy Association. A limited number of discounted books are available for purchase by Global Minnesota members and groups ordering ten or more books.  \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. \nIf you would like to register\, please use the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-ai-american-security/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook Q&A with John Pournoor
DESCRIPTION:In December\, Global Minnesota’s sold out Global Business Outlook event highlighted key international megatrends shaping the global economy from local expert John Pournoor. \nOn the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast\, hear a follow-up conversation with John featuring questions that were submitted during the event. John provides even more unique insights into the major trends impacting international business in 2025 any beyond. \nListen below\, or subscribe to our podcast on all major podcast apps.\n \nHear untold stories of international connections by subscribing to The Global Minnesota Podcast. Now available on all podcast streaming apps! \nLinks\nEvent Recording: Global Business Outlook \nGovernment Analytica 2025 Megatrends Report \n  \nThis interview was recorded on January 20\, 2025\, 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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