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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Monday, April 8
Podcast Episode: State Department Careers with Susan Falatko
The State Department has a growing number of career tracks and entry points for a variety of professionals. Diplomats in…
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Monday, March 25
Podcast Episode: 2024 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
On January 31, Global Minnesota hosted our popular annual event, the U.S. Foreign Policy Update. In this event, Diplomat in…
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Thursday, March 21
SDG Roundtable: Resilience in a Water-Challenged World
The world’s water challenges seem to be getting worse. Water scarcity has become acute in some parts of the world,…
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Wednesday, March 20
2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Hear the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and career Foreign Service Officer, Tom…
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Wednesday, March 6
Podcast Episode: Democracy in El Salvador with Luis V. Villaherrera
In 2022, Global Minnesota was delighted to host Fellows from the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) to Minnesota…
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Wednesday, February 14
Podcast Episode: Citizen Diplomacy Day & IVLP with Global Ties U.S.
Global Minnesota’s Professional Exchanges program brings the world to Minnesota by connecting international visitors from all over the globe with…
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Tuesday, February 13
Rebuilding Ukraine: A Future of Resilience and Renewal
As Ukraine approaches the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, increasing attention is turning towards long-term strategies for the country’s security,…
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Monday, January 29
Podcast Episode: Bringing the World to Minnesota Classrooms
Classroom Connection is part of Global Minnesota’s K-12 Education programs and brings the world to classrooms all over Minnesota. International…
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Thursday, January 11
SDG Roundtable: Tools to Envision a Restorative Future
We all plan ahead. Companies and organizations set sustainability goals with a combination of short-term and long-term targets. But what…
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Friday, December 15
Podcast Episode: Life as an Ambassador with Ronald Neumann
Earlier this year, Global Minnesota had the honor of welcoming the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Algeria, and Bahrain, Ronald…
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Thursday, November 30
2023 Global Business Outlook
Building on the success of the annual Foreign Policy Update held every January, this event explored those global business megatrends…
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Tuesday, November 14
Podcast Episode: Life as an Ambassador with Kathleen Doherty
Earlier this year, Global Minnesota had the honor of welcoming the former U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Kathleen Doherty, for an…
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Monday, October 30
Modernizing America’s Diplomacy with Ambassador Neumann
Diplomacy is vital to protecting Americans at home and abroad, advancing the nation’s security interests, and opening markets for American…
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Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook
Global Minnesota is launching the inaugural event in a new annual event series designed to provide a snapshot of international…
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