Global Networking: Navigating Business Relationships in China

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. ASL interpretation will be provided during the main presentation.  The United States and China represent the two largest economies in the world. Despite recent trade tensions and a cooling...

Culture Through Cuisine: Mediterranean

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  The Mediterranean diet is world-renowned for its health benefits and delicious culinary diversity. Transport your tastebuds to the warm Mediterranean coast and learn about the history of the oldest...

Minnesota at a Glance

Located in the heart of the Midwest and nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota is a diverse state that offers a unique mix of bustling cities and untouched wilderness. Together, the traditions of the Ojibwe and Dakota American Indians,...

Culture Through Cuisine: South Korea

Known for its kimchi fried rice and creative cocktails in a funky setting, the Rabbit Hole is shaping up to be the hottest Korean-fusion restaurant the Twin Cities has seen in years. But fried dumplings with whipped goat cheese and...

Star Tribune: Climate-conflict link should rally global action

In the latest Global Minnesota Great Decisions dialogue, Star Tribune editorial writer John Rash discusses the growing global importance of climate geopolitics and the threat posed by the intersection of climate and conflict. Climate-conflict link should rally global action

2017 Celebration of Colombia

The hottest summer gala in town. Saturday, June 17, 2017 4:30 – 8:30 pm Semiformal attire Held outdoors at a private residence in the West Metro. Please park at Orono High School parking lots, 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, Orono, MN 55356. Shuttles...

2017 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

This event is SOLD OUT. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the waitlist. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and...

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Trade and Politics

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins, at America’s expense. But do...

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Trade and Politics

The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for the popular narrative: trade means that China wins, at America’s expense. But do the numbers support that conclusion? The metrics...

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 2017. U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Tom Hanson Tom explores and explains the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges...

Global citizen diplomats

In its latest issue, the Minnesota Women's Press highlighted our Professional Exchanges program and mission to create global citizens right here in Minnesota. Global citizen diplomats

Colombia makes the case for foreign-policy resolve

In the latest Star Tribune Global Minnesota editorial, writer John Rash interviews Ambassador of Colombia Juan Carlos Pinzón during his visit to Minnesota. Colombia makes the case for foreign-policy resolve Credit: Ricardo Mazalan, Associated Press

U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018

This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy...

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 2018. Tom explores and explains the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. and President Trump in...

2018 CHINA Town Hall

Join us at the 2018 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China Relations and locally hosted in partnership with the University of Minnesota China Center. This national day of programming provides Americans...

From Soviet tanks in 1968 to Russian clicks in 2018

In the latest Great Decisions Star Tribune editorial, columnist John Rash discusses Russian foreign policy and media, specifically in the digital age. From Soviet tanks in 1968 to Russian clicks in 2018