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SUMMARY:Great Decisions: AI & National 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 AI impact national and global security? \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.  \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 RSVP to Reneebrowngoodell@gmail.com. \nInterested in joining or starting a Great Decisions discussion group? Listen to our past podcast episode and contact Julie Rossate at jrossate@globalminnesota.org to learn how!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-ai-national-security/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis\, 410 Oak Grove St\, Minneapolis\, 55403
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SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Trade Missions with DEED Commissioner Varilek
DESCRIPTION:Global Minnesota’s Corporate Engagement program provides global access\, information\, and brand exposure for Minnesota companies of all sizes. We work to raise Minnesota’s global profile\, helping companies expand economic partnerships\, strengthen cross-border relationships\, and prepare for the future of international commerce. \nAt the state government level\, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) works to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy. In November\, this agency will be organizing an official trade mission for Minnesota to Germany and Switzerland. \nOn this episode\, hear from the Commissioner of DEED\, Matt Varilek\, who has served in this role since 2023\, and current Global Minnesota Senior Corporate Advisor Steve Riedel. They shared insights into the upcoming trade mission and their experiences fostering the success of Minnesota’s exporters and promoting foreign direct investment in Minnesota. \n  \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\nGlobal Minnesota Corporate Engagement \nTrade Mission to Germany and Switzerland \n  \nThis interview was recorded on September 24\, 2025.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-trade-missions-with-deed-commissioner-varilek/
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SUMMARY:International Business Roundtable: Changing Customs Rules and Tariff Actions
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone.  \nThe Trump Administration’s customs enforcement priorities and recent tariff actions have had profound impacts on international trade and business. What are some of the practical steps that companies can implement to avoid risk and maximize gain in the current trade environment?  \nJoin us for a discussion about changing customs rules in the context of recent tariff actions. The program will feature perspectives from local experts who will discuss how these issues affect business operations across all industries that rely on imported products. In particular\, the panel will focus on the following topics: \n\nHow importers can identify the correct country-of-origin and potential risks in the supply chain such as transshipment.\nPractical steps to avoid risk associated with current customs enforcement policies.\nEfforts by foreign suppliers to mitigate the tariff burden and potential pitfalls for importers and downstream customers.\nUse of Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses as temporary mitigation measures.\nSpecial considerations relating to aluminum and steel derivative products.\nEnd of “de minimis” duty exemption for low-value parcels\, and what it means for businesses.\n\n\nINTRODUCTORY REMARKS \nPhil Hansen\nPresident\, Global Minnesota \n\nPANEL DISCUSSION \nWhitney Docken\nVice President of Global Logistics and Trade\, Best Buy \nDave Larson\nMaterials Manager\, MKG \nT. Augustine Lo\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney \nJessica Libby\nPrincipal\, KPMG LLP \nDave Townsend\nPartner\, Dorsey & Whitney – Moderator \nRegister \n\nPresented in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP and KPMG. \nIf you have questions about event details\, please contact Lori Wosmek.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-business-roundtable-changing-customs-rules-and-tariff-actions/
LOCATION:Dorsey & Whitney LLP\, 50 South Sixth St.\, Suite 1500\, Minneapolis\, 55402
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SUMMARY:Swedish-American Connections with Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén
DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling changes\, this event and the planned visit by Speaker Norlén have been cancelled. \nSweden’s 250-year relationship with the United States has been defined by exchange and collaboration. With close ties to Minnesota\, this partnership has expanded to fit changing dynamics in world affairs through deepening opportunities for cooperation and Sweden’s NATO accession in 2024. \nJoin Global Minnesota\, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden\, and the American Swedish Institute to celebrate this crucial relationship in a fireside chat with Andreas Norlén\, Sweden’s Speaker of Parliament. Don’t miss this engaging dialogue with one of Sweden’s highest elected officials. \nAbout the Speaker: Andreas Norlén\n \nAndreas Norlén was elected Speaker of the Riksdag in 2018 and served as a member of parliament for Östergötland County for the Moderate Party prior to his election as Speaker. In the Riksdag\, he has been the Chair of the Committee on the Constitution\, a member of the Committee on the Constitution\, a member of the War Delegation\, and an alternate member of the Committee on Justice and of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs. \nDuring his years as Chair of the Committee on the Constitution\, Andreas Norlén worked to ensure broad support for the conclusions reached by the Committee regarding scrutiny of ministers of government. Andreas Norlén believes that it is crucial that the Committee on the Constitution should have broad support in the Riksdag and should remain consistent when there is a change in the political majority. He also worked for broad political consensus in matters affecting the Constitution and preventive measures to counteract violent extremism. \nAndreas Norlén is a Doctor of Laws\, having previously been awarded the degree of Master of Commercial and Business Law at Linköping University and Bachelor of Laws at Stockholm University. \nFor many years\, Andreas Norlén has also been active in the family company\, Kurirengruppen i Sverige AB\, which publishes newspapers. He is currently an alternate member of the board of the parent company and its subsidiary. \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nPresented in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden\, the American Swedish Institute\, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/swedish-american-connections-with-speaker-of-parliament-andreas-norlen/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Kashmir: History\, Sovereignty\, and Security
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT. If you are an ISCNE participant or St. Thomas student trying to register for this event\, please contact across@globalminnesota.org \nShaped by overlapping histories and evolving geopolitical dynamics\, the Kashmir conflict remains one of the most longstanding territorial disputes in the world. From the legacy of the 1947 partition to ongoing tensions along the Line of Control\, Kashmir is an enduring point of regional and international concern. \nFollowing flare-ups in April and May of 2025\, the international community is called to consider the factors that perpetuate this significant divide. Dr. Arijit Mazumdar joins Global Minnesota from the Department of Political Science at the University of St. Thomas to discuss the history and ongoing expectations surrounding Kashmir. \nThis event is being provided for university students preparing for a diplomacy simulation. Global Minnesota members and community members are welcome to register. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Arijit Mazumdar\nDr. Arijit Mazumdar is Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined the St. Thomas faculty in 2008\, where he teaches courses on Asian politics\, comparative foreign policy\, and the politics of the developing world. His research interests include contemporary India\, with a focus on its foreign policy and soft power diplomacy\, as well as the politics\, security\, and diplomacy of other key Asian powers such as China and Japan. He is the author of Indian Foreign Policy in Transition: Relations with South Asia (Routledge/Taylor & Francis)\, and his work has appeared in journals such as Asian Affairs\, Asian Survey\, Contemporary Politics\, and The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs. \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/a-primer-on-kashmir/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Get To Know Global Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This event is now AT CAPACITY. Due to strong interest in this event\, we are offering a second event on November 17. Click here to register for that event. \nFrom K–12 education in Minnesota schools to global professional exchanges\, world-class events\, grassroots discussion groups\, international student initiatives\, and corporate roundtables\, Global Minnesota brings the world to Minnesota through hundreds of activities each year. \nDiscover how the organization connected over 23\,000 participants with the world this past year by joining our open house! Meet some of Global Minnesota’s staff and others who share your interest in connecting with the world while you learn about the programs\, and explore ways to participate and support this essential mission. \nSnacks\, beverages\, and a door prize will be provided. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/get-to-know-global-minnesota-6/
LOCATION:Global Minnesota\, 1901 University Ave. SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414
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SUMMARY:Edina Great Decisions: U.S.-China Relations
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nWashington’s relations with Beijing have been strained in recent years as both American political parties identify China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations\, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition? \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. \nRichard Leitch\, presenter \nDr. Richard Leitch earned a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Colby College in 1985\, and an M.A. in Asian Studies from the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign. He then received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Illinois in 1995 and now teaches International Relations\, Comparative Politics\, Asian Politics\, Environmental Politics\, and the Politics of Poverty at Gustavus Adolphus College. His research interests include Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy\, and he is the co-author of Japan’s Role in the Post-Cold War World. \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/edina-great-decisions-u-s-china-relations/
LOCATION:Edina Community Center\, 5701 Normandale Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Student Career Success Stories: Learning from Recent Graduates
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held virtually and is open to international students.  \nJoin us for an inspiring panel featuring international alumni from different Minnesota colleges and universities. These speakers\,  representing a variety of academic backgrounds and professional industries\, will share their unique career paths and insights. This event offers current international students a valuable opportunity to learn firsthand about navigating career trajectories after graduation\, expanding professional networks\, and thriving in today’s global job market. \nThis event is organized by Global Minnesota and UMN Career Services\, all community members associated with Minnesota colleges and universities are welcome to attend. Please email Jane at sitt0036@umn.edu with any questions about this event. \n Register
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-student-career-success-stories-learning-from-recent-graduates/
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