Global Conversations: Persian Gulf Security Issues

John Radsan, professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and Colonel Patricia G. Baker, Ed.D., who served two military tours in the region for extended periods of time, discuss the historical influences that have led to tensions in the Persian Gulf...

Rebuilding Ukraine: A Future of Resilience and Renewal

As Ukraine approaches the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, increasing attention is turning towards long-term strategies for the country’s security, recovery, and rebuilding. Ukraine has begun accession negotiations with the European Union and a NATO Summit in 2024 will likely...

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: Science Across Borders

Scientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and important to a nation’s national security? Is there a middle ground between sharing information and denying access? How can we...

Edina Great Decisions: Changing Demographics

This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center. The Great Decisions program addresses nine of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year and...

Edina Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Changes Facing the USA

This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center. The Great Decisions program addresses nine of the most critical foreign policy issues facing the United States each year and...

Doing Business in Brazil in Turbulent Times

The election of Jair Bolsonaro. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest. The constant ups and downs of the economy. It is indeed a challenging time to be doing business in Brazil. But for those American companies that accept the challenge,...

SDG Roundtable: Tools to Envision a Restorative Future

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 Nations SDG goals reach out to the year 2050 and beyond. What does the...

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...

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...

International Day of Education – Agenda

Monday, January 24, 2022 9:00 am Central Time; Virtual REGISTER Agenda 9:00 am – Welcome  Mark Ritchie, President, Global Minnesota 9:15 am – International Panel from #LearningPlanet Festival 2022: New Narratives for Learning in the 21st Century - Part I...

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Artificial Intelligence and Data

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation. Program access information will be sent closer to the event date. Policymakers in many countries are developing plans and funding...

A Look at U.S.-Cuba Relations: Past, Present, and Future

Miguel Fraga, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent developments in Cuba. He will be joined by Paul Johnson, a consultant on doing business in Cuba, and David Townsend, an...

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made disinformation even more pervasive and pernicious. During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary...

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars

During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel was on the front lines of this new global information war. Tasked with unpacking, disproving, and...

Mohamed Ahmed Receives 2020 Citizen Diplomacy Award

Mohamed Ahmed, community partner and Executive Director of Average Mohamed, has been named the recipient of the 2020 Citizen Diplomacy Award by the U.S. Department of State. The award honors American citizens and organizations leading efforts to renew and strengthen...

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Invite family, friends, colleagues – really anyone – to join you in discussing the cultures, complexities, and challenges of the world we live in. The Basics Creating a group isn’t complicated, requires minimal effort, and is flexible in format. Here’s...