Wednesday, May 7
The Art of Diplomacy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat
Diplomacy isn’t just a career path, it’s a skill we can use in everyday life. That’s what Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat…
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Thursday, April 24
2025 Great Decisions Conference
With tensions rising along the India-Pakistan border earlier in the week, Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions Conference on India’s Rising Influence…
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Monday, April 21
Podcast Episode: A Primer on AI
Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions foreign policy discussion groups make international topics accessible to people all across the state. Anyone can…
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Tuesday, April 15
Career Goal Setting for International Student Success
Looking for practical tips and advice on how to set realistic professional goals? Watch as Global Minnesota and the University…
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Monday, February 3
Podcast Episode: 2025 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
In January, Global Minnesota hosted our most popular event, the annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update. Over 600 people registered to…
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Monday, January 20
Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook Q&A with John Pournoor
In December, Global Minnesota’s sold out Global Business Outlook event highlighted key international megatrends shaping the global economy from local…
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Thursday, December 5
2024 Global Business Outlook
With elections wrapping up all over the world in 2024, what major changes can we expect in U.S. policy and…
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Monday, November 18
Exploring International Careers in the U.S. Government
Looking to take your career global? Perhaps you’re a recent grad or a mid-career professional seeking to develop meaningful international…
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Thursday, November 14
SDG Roundtable: Strategies for a Climate-Resilient World
Climate-driven changes are impacting people, businesses, and landscapes–on a global scale. While attention has been placed on reducing the severity…
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Wednesday, October 23
Podcast Episode: Careers in International Development with Penelope Thomas
On this episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast, hear from a panelist for a virtual webinar on international careers, Penelope…
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Wednesday, September 18
The Future of U.S.- South Korea Relations
South Korea is a leading global economy and close ally of the United States. Even with its status and the…
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Wednesday, August 28
Unrest in Ecuador: Post-Election Challenges
As the youngest elected president in Ecuador’s history, President Daniel Noboa is determined to pave a new way forward for…
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Tuesday, August 13
Podcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups
Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions program features grassroots discussion groups where people from all over the state get together in their…
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Wednesday, July 17
Podcast Episode: The U.S.-German Relationship with Rainer Breul
As a major player in global affairs, Germany has a critical role in steering the transatlantic relationship. Earlier this summer,…
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Monday, June 24
U.S. Policy in Africa with Assistant Secretary Phee
With nearly 1.5 billion people, Africa has a young, rapidly rising population, coupled with an abundance of natural resources, access…
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Podcast Episode: Bangladesh to Mankato with Classroom Connection
Global Minnesota’s Classroom Connection program inspires our littlest learners with fun and interactive lessons about a country’s culture, language, and…
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Thursday, May 2
Podcast Episode: Academic WorldQuest with Mounds View High School Students
As part of Global Minnesota’s K-12 Education Programs, Academic WorldQuest engages the next generation of global leaders, preparing them to…
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Tuesday, April 23
Podcast Episode: Staff Spotlight with Program Director Erin Hart
Global Minnesota offers a wide-range of programs in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement in Minnesota. Our efforts…
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Thursday, April 18
Navigating a World in Turmoil with Fiona Hill
The world seems to be entering a renewed period of global instability. From ongoing and emerging conflicts around the world…
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Wednesday, April 10
Strategic Alliances: Belarus & Europe
Ambassador Andrei Sannikov might be most well-known for his vocal criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, but the exiled politician…
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