Podcasts & Past Events

2019 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Hear former career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson explain the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S….

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Global Conversations: Global Health – Progress and Challenges

Hear Paurvi Bhatt, Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy and President of Medtronic Foundation, discuss the world’s historic health gains and…

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2018 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

It was another energetic evening at our 18th annual WorldQuest international trivia competition, as we welcomed first-time emcee Tane Danger…

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11th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Media and Foreign Policy

Today, state and non-state actors must maneuver a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated…

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2018 Ambassador Awards

Congratulations to 2018 Ambassador Award recipients Honorary Board Director Susan B. Plimpton and former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and Great…

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African Foreign Policy with Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield

Hear former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and Ambassador to Liberia Linda Thomas-Greenfield discuss foreign policy across…

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2018 CHINA Town Hall

Relive the 2018 CHINA Town Hall, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership…

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Global Conversations: North Korea – Fire and Fury or Dialogue and Diplomacy?

Hear former Cultural Affairs Officer Mark Canning discuss the future of U.S.-North Korea relations. About Mark Canning Originally from Minnesota and a former…

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Global Conversations: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military

Hear retired U.S. Navy Commander Jon Olson discuss how the military functions in today’s international order, and how might it be balanced…

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Global Conversations: The Waning of Pax Americana

Hear former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson discuss the shift away from Pax Americana and what it means for…

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Global Conversations: Iran, the U.S., and the Challenge of Nuclear Security

Hear author and Middle East foreign policy expert, Trita Parsi, as he discusses the Iran nuclear deal, which he argues would…

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Global Conversations: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?

Hear Jill Dougherty, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN, discuss the…

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Global Conversations: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis

Hear former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson speak about the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy. Ambassador…

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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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