Global Social with International Women Leaders

This program is SOLD OUT. For members and their guests only.  This December, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of women leaders promoting peace and security. While in Minnesota, these extraordinary women will examine the current and historical roles of women in...

Mark Bell

Mark Bell is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. His research examines issues relating to nuclear weapons and proliferation, international relations theory, and US and British foreign policy. His work has been published or is...

Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress

From peace in Colombia to new approaches to U.S.-Cuba relations, the rapidly changing news out of Latin America brings both hope and uncertainty. For more than three decades, the Inter-American Dialogue has worked to foster democratic governance, prosperity, and social...

Global Social with International Visitors

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. For members and their guests only.  In August, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of leading international visitors from more than 10 European countries who will visit Minnesota to:...

Global Conversations: The Waning of Pax Americana

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. has begun a historic shift away from Pax Americana, the liberal international order that was established in the wake of World War II. Since 1945, Pax Americana has sought peaceful international relations...

Global Social with International Visitors on Youth Activism

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only.  Global Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international visitors from countries across the globe who will visit Minnesota to: Examine ways to cultivate youth leadership and encourage them...

Welcome to The World Thread

Join us as we tackle different aspects of Global Minnesota’s core mission – “advancing international understanding and engagement” – and share unique insights into some of the opportunities and challenges of our increasingly interconnected economies, environment, and lives.

Adieu 2020, What a Year It Has Been

Last year, I had no idea the world would drastically change, and that a holiday party would connect me to Global Minnesota. Allow me to take you back to December 2019 pre-face mask, pre-toilet paper outage, and pre-Zoom calls galore.

U.S. Africa Partnership: Prosperous Africa – Prosperous World

This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Minnesota Africans United, in partnership with Global Minnesota and Equity Group Holdings (the largest financial institution in the East/Central African region, including Kenya and Tanzania) and with the support...

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Enhance your global brand and promote international awareness of your values by sponsoring Global Minnesota programs and events. From elementary schoolchildren to multinational corporate leaders, our public events and programs feature diverse audiences containing tens of thousands of participants. Engage...

Podcasts of Past Events

Go beyond international headlines and hear from expert speakers on a variety of global topics, with podcasts of our past programs.  Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars Author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard...

Order 2022 Great Decisions Materials

Instructions: Please calculate the total for your order based on the prices below. Enter the total in the Payment Amount box below, then complete the rest of the form. Limited supply – books are available while supplies last. Great Decisions...

Continue to Experience the World

Your support means the world to us.  Thank you for renewing your membership! Your tax-deductible gift supports everything we do at Global Minnesota to power important conversations and connect Minnesota to the world. Questions or want to purchase a gift...

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Online registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome. Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the country nearly continuously since 9/11. Today,...

Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez

We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to complications with the NAFTA negotiations. We recognize the ambassador's important role in this situation and look forward to hosting him...