From Mauritius To Minnesota with Ruth Rajaysur

By Ruth Rajaysur Minneapolis and Minnesota are names of places I often heard or saw in the movies or in international news, but I had never dreamed of flying there. My name is Ruth Rajaysur and I am from an...

In Honor of Tim Odegard

Global Minnesota is deeply saddened to share the passing of former Program Director Tim Odegard on July 25. You can read Tim's full obituary here. Tim joined Global Minnesota as Program Director in 2015, bringing with him years of experience...

International Roundtable: Changing Landscape of Sustainability

Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role in moving the sustainability movement forward. Topics Understanding how sustainability is woven into today’s business environment Discussion of how businesses...

Building Bridges to Global Markets

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the U.S. Commercial Service. Building Bridges to Global Markets is a series designed to connect SMEs within underserved communities with global business opportunities through...

11th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Media and Foreign Policy

Online registration is closed. To register by phone, please call 612.625.1662. Today, state and non-state actors must maneuver a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social...

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 content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and...

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Persian Gulf Security Issues

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian...

Tour the World Auction

The auction is open! Browse and bid on fabulous travel packages,  mouth-watering culinary dinners,  fun family experiences, and new items from Minnesota businesses and organizations, there's something for everyone. BROWSE & BID The auction website is quick and easy to...

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 business megatrends and insights for Minnesota companies in search of strategies in response. The Global Business Outlook promises to be...

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 business megatrends and insights for Minnesota companies in search of strategies in response. The Global Business Outlook promises to be...

SDG Roundtable: Tools to Envision a Restorative Future

This free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. We all plan ahead. Companies and organizations set sustainability goals with a combination of short-term and long-term targets. But what about very long-term goals? The United...

Attend & Support the 2024 Gala

Be a vital part of our efforts to make Minnesota a global place to live, work, and learn by supporting and attending Come Sail Away 2024 Gala. All contributions help fund ongoing educational and cultural programs throughout the state. Sponsorships...

Edina Great Decisions: Mideast Realignment

The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests in the region. Can the U.S. continue to defend its priorities in the...

Edina Great Decisions: NATO’s Future

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has come under increased attention, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its neighbors....

Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2024 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition! This year’s series concludes by celebrating the East...

Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles

Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact, and sometimes derail, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies...

Trump’s disruption of international order comes with peril

In the latest Great Decisions Star Tribune editorial, as columnist John Rash discusses the waning of Pax Americana during a period of demographic, technological, social, and political change. Trump's disruption of international order comes with peril Photo credit: Markus Schreiber, Associated Press 

Partners in Peace: Armistice Day Commemoration

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Alliance Française and the Twin Cities local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a University of Minnesota ROTC color guard presentation, and remarks honoring...

Edina Great Decisions: War Crimes

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators....