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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: 2025 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
DESCRIPTION:In January\, Global Minnesota hosted our most popular event\, the annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update. Over 600 people registered to attend this dynamic and insightful discussion providing a comprehensive overview of global developments and trends. The evening featured an in-depth presentation from University of Minnesota – Duluth Diplomat in Residence and career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson. His diplomatic postings included East Germany\, France\, Norway\, the Soviet Union\, Sweden\, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. The full event recording is available as a special Global Minnesota member benefit now\, and will be released to the public at a later date. \nThis episode is a follow-up conversation with Tom featuring questions that were submitted during the event. We’ve compiled a wide-ranging sample of the questions to hear more of Tom’s unique insights into the major trends impacting American foreign policy in the year ahead. \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\nRecording: 2025 U.S. Foreign Policy Update (Coming Soon) \nPodcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups \nGreat Decisions Discussion Groups \n2025 Briefing Books \nTranscript: Secretary of State Rubio Interview \n  \nThis interview was recorded on February 3\, 2025.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-2025-foreign-policy-update-qa-with-tom-hanson/
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: The Future of NATO & European Security
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nEuropean security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Russia has launched a war with Ukraine and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question. What are Europe’s options\, and how might developments on both sides of Western Europe – in Ukraine and across the Atlantic – impact its choices? What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas? \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.  \nRick Olson\, presenter \nRick Olson is a retired professional with a variety of educational and life experiences. He has worked as an economist\, an attorney\, a certified financial planner\, an agricultural loan officer\, an agricultural cooperative president\, a State Representative in Michigan and a public-school business manager. He obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School and completed the coursework in two Ph.D. programs (Agricultural Economics and Education Administration). \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-the-future-of-nato-european-security/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:After Assad: What's Next for Syria?
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Please Note: This program will now begin at 3:30 PM (CST)\, rather than as originally scheduled at 4:00 PM (CST). \nAfter 54 years in power\, the Assad family in Syria was overthrown in December by rebel forces. This regime was widely regarded as one of the most repressive dictatorships in recent history. An uneasy coalition has emerged among the rebel forces with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leading the transition. With widespread sanctions still in effect and ongoing terrorism designations\, Syria’s new leadership has limited international legitimacy. What conditions must be met for Syria to succeed and what geopolitical factors might hinder them? \nJoin Global Minnesota for a timely webinar featuring Mona Yacoubian\, Vice President of the Middle East and North Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace. She will discuss the current situation in the region and prospects for Syria’s future. \nRegister \nAbout the Speaker \nMona Yacoubian is Vice President of the Middle East and North Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace. She brings more than 30 years of experience working on the Middle East and North Africa. Her work has centered on conflict analysis\, governance and stabilization challenges\, and conflict prevention. \nMona joined the USIP after serving as Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Middle East Bureau at USAID from 2014 to 2017\, where she had responsibility for Iraq\, Syria\, Jordan and Lebanon. Prior to joining USAID\, Yacoubian was a senior advisor at the Stimson Center focusing on the Arab uprisings with an emphasis on Syria. \nShe earned a M.A. in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. in public policy from Duke University. Read her full bio here.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/after-assad-whats-next-for-syria/
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SUMMARY:2025 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. High school teams are invited to participate and everyone is invited to watch!  \nChallenge your knowledge of international events and join the fun at our popular high school competition – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE event brings together high school students across the state of Minnesota in an exciting and interactive competition about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. This year’s event is open to the public to view the competition!  \nFeaturing multiple-choice questions on topics such as Space & National Security\, Current Events\, Borders & Boundaries\, and a focus on Mexico\, this competition prepares students to better understand our globally-connected world. Plus\, Global Minnesota will sponsor the winning team to represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America. Hotel and airfare will be provided for the winning team. \nRegister a High School Team Here \nRegister as a Spectator Here \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete!\nNew Location: Saint Mary’s University Campus\nEach high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students on a first-come\, first-served basis. Additional teams are accepted as space allows.\nRefreshments provided for game players and their school chaperones.\nNEW THIS YEAR: Everyone is invited to attend and watch the championship competition.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April.\nTeam Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!\nAccess the Study Guide\nReview the 2025 topics\n\nAgenda \n3:00 pm  Lunch and Registration (Teams Only)\n3:45 pm  Spectators Arrive\n3:50 pm  Introduction and Welcome Remarks\n4:00 pm  Competition\n5:30 pm  Winners Announced and Photos \nQuestions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \n \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2025-high-school-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s University Center\, 2540 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: International Cooperation on Climate Change
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). \nThe 2015 Paris Agreement established a U.N.-sponsored framework for negotiations on climate change and global warming. In subsequent meetings\, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this growing global crisis. What is the future of these efforts\, and what have they yielded? \nThis program is presented by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis through a partnership with Global Minnesota. \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 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.  \nTodd Lefko\, presenter \nTodd is Chairperson of East-West Connections\, an international non-profit focused on citizen diplomacy\, and has taught over 4\,400 students at the University of Minnesota and other Minnesota colleges. He has lectured at universities in Russia\, Germany\, China\, Belarus\, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. He holds a BA in History\, an MA in Public Administration and the coursework for a Ph. D in Urban History from the University of Minnesota. \nRegister \nInterested in joining or starting a Great Decisions discussion group? Listen to our past podcast episode to learn how!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-international-cooperation-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: Between China\, the West\, and the Global South
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nChina\, the West\, and the Global South are reshaping the world stage—but how does it affect your future? Explore the shifting dynamics of power\, trade\, and technology among these regions and why their relationships matter to the United States. From the impact on jobs and innovation to human rights and climate action\, dive into the global ripple effects of evolving alliances. \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.  \nAndrew Latham\, presenter \nAndrew Latham is Professor of International Relations and Political Theory at Macalester College. Professor Latham’s primary scholarly interests are in the areas of international relations and political thought. He regularly teaches courses on international security\, Chinese foreign policy\, regional conflict in the Middle East\, regional conflict in the Asia-Pacific\, medieval political thought\, U.S. foreign policy\, and conservative political theory. His most recent publication is Theorizing Medieval Geopolitics: War and World Order in the Age of the Crusades. He has also published a novel about the Third Crusade entitled The Holy Lance. \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/edina-great-decisions-between-china-the-west-and-the-global-south/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:SDG Roundtable: In Search of Water Circularity
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. In-person registration is now closed! Virtual registration is still available. \nAccessible freshwater on Earth is finite\, but demand is constantly rising due to population growth and industrial use. Water circularity\, the process of reusing and recycling all of the water used in a closed system\, is gaining popularity even in places of water abundance such as the Netherlands. How can circularity help ensure that water demand does not exceed supply? What can we learn from other countries? \nJoin Global Minnesota in advance of World Water Day 2025\, for our next Sustainable Development Goals Roundtable. We’ll partner with Freshwater Society\, a leading Minnesota advocate for water conservation. Sunrise Banks will co-host the event. As a certified B Corp\, Sunrise Banks drives social and environmental impact through ethical banking solutions. \nMinnesota-based Kurita America\, part of the Kurita Group headquartered in Japan\, will deliver the keynote presentation. You’ll also hear from other globally-minded water experts\, including Oriana Raabe\, Senior Director of Sustainability at Pentair and President of the Pentair Foundation\, during a panel addressing some of today’s pressing water conservation questions. \nIf you require an accommodation\, please contact our Corporate Relations Officer Steve Jaffee at sjaffee@globalminnesota.org. \nCorporate Member Resources: Open the link to see how Global Minnesota corporate members offer expertise\, services\, or technology that can help with your organization’s sustainability goals. \nThanks to Global Minnesota Corporate Member GF (formerly Uponor) for sponsoring this event! \nRegister
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/sdg-roundtable-in-search-of-water-circularity/
LOCATION:Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters\, 2525 Wabash Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114
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SUMMARY:Capitol Tours & Mini-Burger Social
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students.  \nJoin an unforgettable Minnesota State Capitol Tour! Embark on a special tour of the Minnesota State Capitol\, led by former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. With his vast experience and deep knowledge\, Mark will guide you through the Capitol’s rich history\, sharing insider stories and behind-the-scenes insights. From stunning architecture to key moments in Minnesota’s history\, this tour offers a unique look at the state’s political heart. \nAfterward\, we’ll walk to White Castle\, just around the corner\, for some mini-burgers (sliders) and social time. Enjoy delicious\, small bites*\, relax\, and mingle with other globally-minded students in a fun\, casual atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect\, share stories\, and make new friends over tasty sliders. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the Capitol through the eyes of a true insider and connect with other students at an iconic American fast food spot. \n*Due to menu restrictions no dietary accommodations can be made – please bring cash or credit if you would like to purchase a beverage or additional food. \nAgenda:\nTour 1 \n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Arrival at the State Capitol and Check-In with Global Minnesota\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Guided Tour by Former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Richie\n12:15 PM – 12:25 PM: Quick Break\n12:25 – 1:25 PM: Walk to White Castle for Social Time & Slider + Fries Tasting\n\nTour 2 \n\n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Arrival at the State Capitol and Check-In with Global Minnesota\n12:15 – 1:30 PM: Guided Tour by Former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Richie\n1:30 – 1:40 PM: Quick Break\n1:40 – 2:40 PM: Walk to White Castle for Social Time & Slider + Fries Tasting\n\nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org.  \nRegister \nThis event is limited to 30 spots due to tour capacity. Please RSVP only if you can commit to attending and make this event a priority by blocking off time on your calendar. Community members at Minnesota colleges and universities are welcome to attend.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/capitol-tours-mini-burger-social/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\, Saint Paul\, 55155
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SUMMARY:Urban Expedition: Guatemala
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 continues by celebrating Guatemala. 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-guatemala-2/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 5th St. W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102
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