Podcasts & Past Events

2018 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Relive former career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson’s ever-popular analysis of the top foreign policy challenges facing the U.S. in…

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Canada’s Approach to Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Resettlement

Hear The Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, speak about Canada’s measured approach to immigration and…

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2017 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

It was another close game at our 17th annual WorldQuest international trivia competition. However, at the end of the night,…

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10th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The Future of Europe

The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe and even caught some British…

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CHINA Town Hall with Ambassador Susan Rice

Organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted by Global Minnesota and the University of Minnesota…

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Global Conversations: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the…

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Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Geopolitics of Energy

Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the…

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Global Conversations Nuclear Security with Joe Underhill

Nuclear nonproliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal was a diplomatic victory toward this…

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A Foreign Service Briefing from Nigeria

Get the latest news from Nigeria as U.S. Foreign Service Officer Lawrence Foster shares his experience of working in Lagos…

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Ukraine at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ambassador Chaly

Hear Ambassador of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly talk about the internal and external forces that will affect not only Ukraine’s future but also…

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Love, Africa: Insights from Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist

Hear New York Times East Africa bureau chief and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jeffrey Gettleman speak about his “Love, Africa” story and the impact…

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Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress

Hear Inter-American Dialogue President Michael Shifter speak about the challenges facing Latin America – including trade and economic development, security…

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Global Conversations: The Future of Europe

Hear former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, Bill Davnie, speak about post-Brexit Europe and how U.S. foreign policy can adapt. Bill…

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2017 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Relive former career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson’s ever-popular analysis of the top foreign policy challenges facing the U.S. in…

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2016 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

The top three teams came within mere points of each other at our 16th annual WorldQuest international trivia competition this…

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9th Annual Great Decisions Conference: International Migration

Presentations and panel discussions featuring national and local speakers from NPR News, the Immigration History Research Center, The Advocates for…

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A Kennan Conversation: Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Resurgent Russia

Hear former CNN foreign affairs correspondent, Jill Dougherty, speak about President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to control the Russian media and…

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2016 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Relive Tom Hanson’s analysis of the top foreign policy trends, developments, and challenges facing the U.S. in 2016.

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8th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Human Trafficking in the 21st Century

Presentations and panel discussions featuring national and local speakers from The Advocates for Human Rights, Carlson, Center for Strategic and…

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