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SUMMARY:Great Decisions Conference: Ruptured Alliances & the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. \nWith traditional alliances shifting around the world\, some nations may reconsider their nuclear options as a means of ensuring their security. What are the implications for nuclear proliferation around the world? \nTo explore this pressing issue\, join Global Minnesota at the annual Great Decisions Conference on April 14. Featuring a top level keynote\, expert presentations and in-depth discussions\, this half-day event will bring together Minnesota’s global community to discuss “Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation.” \nFormer U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control Rose Gottemoeller\, chief U.S. negotiator of the New START arms control treaty\, will deliver the keynote address. She brings a depth of experience and leadership from positions including\, Deputy Secretary General of NATO\, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security\, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control\, Verification\, and Compliance. Gottemoeller currently serves as the William J. Perry Lecturer at Stanford University. \nRegister \nConference Agenda:\n\n8:00 am: Registration Open\n8:00: Coffee and Networking\n8:45: Conference Program Begins\n\nIntroduction by Global Minnesota President Phil Hansen\nPrimer: “Regulating Nuclear Weapons”\nKeynote by Rose Gottemoeller\, Stanford University\, followed by Q&A\nBreak\nPanel Discussion: “Allies\, Alliances\, and Threats”\n\n\n12:00 pm: Conference Concludes\n\nSpeaker Bios \nThank you to the Foreign Policy Association for sponsoring this event. \nThank you also to the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for partnership on the conference. \nFor accessibility questions or for university or high school classes wishing to attend\, please contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-conference-ruptured-alliances-nuclear-proliferation/
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SUMMARY:Kashmir: History\, Sovereignty\, and Security
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT. If you are an ISCNE participant or St. Thomas student trying to register for this event\, please contact across@globalminnesota.org \nShaped by overlapping histories and evolving geopolitical dynamics\, the Kashmir conflict remains one of the most longstanding territorial disputes in the world. From the legacy of the 1947 partition to ongoing tensions along the Line of Control\, Kashmir is an enduring point of regional and international concern. \nFollowing flare-ups in April and May of 2025\, the international community is called to consider the factors that perpetuate this significant divide. Dr. Arijit Mazumdar joins Global Minnesota from the Department of Political Science at the University of St. Thomas to discuss the history and ongoing expectations surrounding Kashmir. \nThis event is being provided for university students preparing for a diplomacy simulation. Global Minnesota members and community members are welcome to register. \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Arijit Mazumdar\nDr. Arijit Mazumdar is Professor of Political Science and Director of International Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined the St. Thomas faculty in 2008\, where he teaches courses on Asian politics\, comparative foreign policy\, and the politics of the developing world. His research interests include contemporary India\, with a focus on its foreign policy and soft power diplomacy\, as well as the politics\, security\, and diplomacy of other key Asian powers such as China and Japan. He is the author of Indian Foreign Policy in Transition: Relations with South Asia (Routledge/Taylor & Francis)\, and his work has appeared in journals such as Asian Affairs\, Asian Survey\, Contemporary Politics\, and The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs. \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/a-primer-on-kashmir/
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SUMMARY:Swedish-American Connections with Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén
DESCRIPTION:Due to scheduling changes\, this event and the planned visit by Speaker Norlén have been cancelled. \nSweden’s 250-year relationship with the United States has been defined by exchange and collaboration. With close ties to Minnesota\, this partnership has expanded to fit changing dynamics in world affairs through deepening opportunities for cooperation and Sweden’s NATO accession in 2024. \nJoin Global Minnesota\, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden\, and the American Swedish Institute to celebrate this crucial relationship in a fireside chat with Andreas Norlén\, Sweden’s Speaker of Parliament. Don’t miss this engaging dialogue with one of Sweden’s highest elected officials. \nAbout the Speaker: Andreas Norlén\n \nAndreas Norlén was elected Speaker of the Riksdag in 2018 and served as a member of parliament for Östergötland County for the Moderate Party prior to his election as Speaker. In the Riksdag\, he has been the Chair of the Committee on the Constitution\, a member of the Committee on the Constitution\, a member of the War Delegation\, and an alternate member of the Committee on Justice and of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs. \nDuring his years as Chair of the Committee on the Constitution\, Andreas Norlén worked to ensure broad support for the conclusions reached by the Committee regarding scrutiny of ministers of government. Andreas Norlén believes that it is crucial that the Committee on the Constitution should have broad support in the Riksdag and should remain consistent when there is a change in the political majority. He also worked for broad political consensus in matters affecting the Constitution and preventive measures to counteract violent extremism. \nAndreas Norlén is a Doctor of Laws\, having previously been awarded the degree of Master of Commercial and Business Law at Linköping University and Bachelor of Laws at Stockholm University. \nFor many years\, Andreas Norlén has also been active in the family company\, Kurirengruppen i Sverige AB\, which publishes newspapers. He is currently an alternate member of the board of the parent company and its subsidiary. \nPlease contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nPresented in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Washington\, DC\, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden\, the American Swedish Institute\, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/swedish-american-connections-with-speaker-of-parliament-andreas-norlen/
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SUMMARY:Hungary in Focus with Consul General Mártonffy
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  \nHungary stands at a crossroads of history and modern ambition\, blending deep cultural heritage with new economic and technological pursuits. How is this central European nation shaping its future on the global stage and why does it matter for Minnesota? \nJoin Global Minnesota for an engaging conversation with the Consul General of Hungary in Chicago\, Balázs Mártonffy. He will explore the nation’s current priorities\, future direction\, and ties between Minnesota and Hungary. Consul General Mártonffy provides unique perspectives from his significant academic experience within the United States. \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today. \nAbout the Speaker: Consul General Balázs Mártonffy\nDr. Balázs Mártonffy assumed his role as the Consul General of Hungary in Chicago in September 2024. The recipient of the Munich Security Conference’s John McCain Dissertation Award\, Balázs received his Ph.D. in international relations from American University\, School of International Service\, where he won the William C. Olson Award for excellence in teaching. Previously\, Balázs was a senior research fellow and a founding director of the John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics at the Ludovika University of Public Service\, where he previously led the university’s Institute for American Studies. \nHe is the co-author/editor of multiple books and numerous academic journal articles\, and his policy-oriented work has appeared in\, among others\, The Washington Post’s The Monkey Cage\, War on the Rocks\, and The Conversation\, and in various Hungarian outlets. Earlier in his career\, he served in various capacities with the Hungarian foreign and defense ministries\, including as deputy security policy director\, and has taught at the Hungarian Diplomatic Academy\, George Washington University\, and Eotvos Lorand University. Balázs also holds an M.A. from the University of Denver\, an A.B. from Washington University in St. Louis\, and is a recipient of numerous academic fellowships\, scholarships\, and grants. \nRegister Here \nPlease contact Nicholas Hayen at nhayen@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/hungary-in-focus-with-consul-general-martonffy/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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SUMMARY:Update on Ukraine with Consul General Koledov
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT.  \nOver three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With an apparent stalemate on the battlefield and U.S. support becoming less consistent\, what are Ukraine’s next steps and how does this impact Minnesota’s vibrant Ukrainian-American community? \nJoin Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs to hear the latest from the Consul General of Ukraine\, Serhiy Koledov. Consul General Koledov will discuss the challenges and prospects for peaceful resolution\, as well as the rich cultural ties between Minnesota and Ukraine. \nGlobal Minnesota members receive discounted admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the member rate.  \nNot yet a member? Check out the many benefits of membership and join today. \nAbout the Speaker: Consul General Koledov\nConsul General Koledov was appointed Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago in July 2020. He joined the diplomatic service of Ukraine in 2002\, having worked at different posts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. \nHis service spans numerous roles including as First Secretary for Ukraine’s  Treaty and Legal Directorate\, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in Kazakhstan\, and Deputy Director General for the Directorate for International Law. \nBefore joining the Foreign Service\, Consul General Koledov received his masters degree in international law from the Institute of International Relations of Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University. He holds the diplomatic rank of Counselor of the First Class. \nPlease contact Melisa Gildner at mgildner@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/update-on-ukraine-with-consul-general-koledov/
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Ireland with Consul General Cahalane
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now AT CAPACITY. If you previously registered and can no longer attend\, please email Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org \nFrom shared agricultural foundations to current economic goals and prospects\, Ireland and Minnesota have more in common than a similar population size and GDP. Influences of Irish heritage in dance studios\, music venues\, and art galleries are found across the state\, while expanding financial ties continue to deepen these connections. What’s next for this growing partnership? \nJoin Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for a lively conversation with the new Consul General of Ireland in Chicago\, Brian Cahalane. Consul General Cahalane brings years of foreign ministry experience to his role and will broadly discuss Ireland’s trade and political goals\, as well as the importance of Irish ties to the Midwest. The conversation will be moderated by Professor Eric Schwartz\, Chair of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Global Policy Area. \nAbout the Speaker:\nConsul General Brian Cahalane \nConsul General Cahalane was appointed Consul General to the Midwestern United States in September 2024. He joined the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in 1992\, serving in the Development Cooperation Division. Since then\, he has served in numerous roles\, including at the Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels and policy advisor to the National Parliament. His work also includes time at the United Nations headquarters in New York and the Irish Embassy in Washington D.C. \nBefore joining the Foreign Service\, Consul General Cahalane worked in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. He is a graduate of the University of Galway in Banking & Finance and the Institute of Public Administration. The eldest of seven children\, he was born in Dublin\, and grew up in both Dublin and Galway. \nModerator: Professor Eric Schwartz \nProfessor Eric Schwartz is Chair of the Humphrey School’s Global Policy Area. Schwartz previously served as Dean of the Humphrey School\, and worked for five years as President of Refugees International. He has also served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population\, Refugees\, and Migration\, Senior Director at the National Security Council at the White House\, and Special Assistant to the President for Multilateral and Humanitarian Affairs. \nHe holds a law degree from New York University School of Law; a Master of Public Affairs degree from Princeton University; and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton. \nPlease contact Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/spotlight-on-ireland-with-consul-general-cahalane/
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SUMMARY:Looking Ahead in U.S.-Japan Relations
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. \nAs one of the United States’ most important allies and an influential nation\, Japan is a cornerstone in global geopolitics. Hear about the rich ties between the United States and Japan from the Consul General of Japan in Chicago Jun Yanagi. He will share his insight on Japan’s foreign and defense posture\, current political climate\, and Japanese economy. \nIn addition to the numerous international partnerships Japan and the United States share\, which range from economic and diplomatic to military cooperation and more\, Japan has also built a lasting relationship with Minnesota itself. These deep connections include former Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale and the sister-city relationship between Nagasaki and St. Paul. Modern opportunities including investments in healthcare\, manufacturing\, agriculture\, and energy\, provide a foundation for cooperation between Minnesota and Japan for decades to come. \nSpeakers:\nMr. Jun Yanagi\, Consul General of Japan in Chicago \nBefore being appointed Consul General of Japan in Chicago in July 2023\, Jun Yanagi served in numerous roles throughout the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He began his diplomatic career in 1988\, serving in the Ministry’s North East and South East Asia Divisions as well as diplomatic assignments in Nigeria\, Australia\, Russia\, Canada\, Vietnam\, and Vienna. Jun Yanagi has also served as Director of the Western Europe and International Science Cooperation Divisions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, as a professor at Tohoku University\, and as Deputy Director of Cabinet Intelligence. \nProfessor Eric Schwartz\, Chair of the Humphrey School’s global policy area \nEric Schwartz is the chair of global policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Prior to his return to the Humphrey School in 2023\, he served as president of Refugees International from 2017-2022. He has also served as dean of the Humphrey School; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population\, Refugees\, and Migration; director of the Connect U.S. Fund; Deputy Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery under UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan; among other roles. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nPlease contact Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/u-s-japan-relations-with-the-consul-general-of-japan/
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Edge with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
DESCRIPTION:This free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. The in-person venue is now AT CAPACITY. Please register for the virtual Zoom webinar of the discussion using the form below. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions.  \nAs the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016-2019\, Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch played a critical role in anti-corruption efforts and supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russia’s invasion of Crimea and the Donbas region. \nJoin Global Minnesota for a discussion with Ambassador Yovanovitch at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Hear about her new memoir\, her time in Ukraine and diplomatic career\, and her takeaways from the first impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session\, led by career Foreign Service Officer Margo Squire. \nThe program will also be livestreamed and recorded for a remote audience. Following the in-person program\, Ambassador Yovanovitch will be available for a book signing. Local bookseller Magers & Quinn will be on-site with a limited number of books for sale. If you’d like to read more about Lessons from the Edge\, click here. \nAbout Ambassador Yovanovitch:\nMarie Yovanovitch is a Canadian-American diplomat and a retired senior member of the United States Foreign Service. She has held numerous posts within the State Department\, including as Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic (2005-2008)\, the Republic of Armenia (2008-2011)\, and Ukraine (2016-2019). She is currently serving as a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She is also a nonresident fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. Previously she was the International Advisor and Deputy Commandant at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy\, National Defense University. Earlier she served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and before that as the bureau’s Deputy Assistant Secretary responsible for issues related to the Nordic\, Baltic\, and Central European countries. \nA Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service\, Ambassador Yovanovitch has been granted the Senior Foreign Service Performance Award six times and the State Department’s Superior Honor Award on five occasions. She is also the recipient of the Presidential Distinguished Service Award and the Secretary’s Diplomacy in Human Rights Award. Ambassador Yovanovitch is a graduate of Princeton University where she earned a BA in History and Russian Studies. She studied at the Pushkin Institute and received an MS from the National Defense University. \nShe published her first book\, Lessons from the Edge\, in March of 2022. \nThanks to event co-sponsors the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Magers & Quinn Booksellers. Thanks to promotional sponsors the Minnesota International NGO Network\, the United Nations Association of Minnesota\, the Ukrainian-American Community Center\, the Committee on Foreign Relations Minnesota\, and East-West Connections. \n      \n \n  \nIf you are registering for this event from outside the United States\, please go here. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/lessons-from-the-edge-with-ambassador-marie-yovanovitch/
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SUMMARY:2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. \nDo you have what it takes to be Minnesota’s next global trivia champion? Join us as we celebrate the in-person return of Community WorldQuest on December 2! Gather your friends to assemble a team for our popular annual battle of international wits. Topics will feature national flags\, capitals\, geography\, people in the news\, current events\, and topics from our Global Connect newsletter. Study up on past issues of the Global Connect here! \nSpace is limited\, so sign up today. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with amazing teammates. \nEvent Details\n\nRegistration is available for teams of up to 8 or individuals who want to be placed on a team.\nDiscount for Global Minnesota members (at least one participant on a team needs to be a member to receive member group rate).\nNew location: Humphrey School of Public Affairs\nMPR’s Tom Crann will be returning as Emcee!\nPrizes for the winning teams and Best Team Spirit will be awarded.\nCheck-in and dinner from Afro Deli will start at 6:00 pm with the competition kicking off at 7:00 pm.\nHigh school\, college and university students can play for a discounted price. See below and bring your ID.\nThis year\, the competition will be conducted via either Kahoot! or MyQuiz\, which don’t allow for any scoring challenges. Scoring is automatic and final.\n\nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Global Programs and Strategy Alliance. \nThanks to 2022 WorldQuest sponsor Horton.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2022-worldquest-international-trivia-competition/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T143000
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SUMMARY:American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. This event is sold out.  \nAs the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Trump presidential transition\, Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon\, Jr. had the ultimate insider’s view of the new administration’s shift in the United States’ foreign policy agenda. \nJoin us to hear Ambassador Shannon’s perspective on current foreign policy challenges and opportunities\, the Trump administration’s understanding of the world\, and its approach to promoting U.S. interests. The program will include a Q&A session with Ambassador Shannon\, moderated by Mary Curtin\, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \nAbout the Speaker\nWith more than three decades of government service and diplomatic experience\, Ambassador Shannon most recently served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\, the third highest-ranking position at the U.S. Department of State. Holding the personal rank of Career Ambassador\, he was the highest-ranking member of the United States Foreign Service\, the country’s professional diplomatic corps. During his tenure as Under Secretary\, Ambassador Shannon was in charge of bilateral and multilateral foreign policymaking and implementation\, and oversaw diplomatic activity globally and in missions to international organizations. He managed the State Department during the presidential transition\, led bilateral and strategic stability talks with the Russian Federation\, worked with allies to oversee Iranian compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action\, and expanded U.S. engagement in Central Asia\, among other things. \nPresented in partnership with the UnitedHealth Group and University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/american-foreign-policy-in-an-age-of-uncertainty/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T140000
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SUMMARY:Ukraine\, Russia\, and the U.S.: Conflict and Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. \nDelve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine\, Russia\, and the U.S.\, with Nonviolence International representative Andre Kamenshikov\, at a special free public forum. Andre will discuss the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine\, including the annexation of Crimea\, and how the U.S. can contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the region. \nAbout the Speaker\nAndre Kamenshikov is the Ukraine representative of the U.S.-based NGO Nonviolence International and regional coordinator for the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict\, an international civil society network in Eastern European. With more than 26 years of experience as a civil peacebuilding activist\, Andre has traveled and worked extensively in conflict areas of the former USSR. Additionally\, he was the founder of Nonviolence International-CIS\, a civil society organization that was based in Moscow\, which operated in the post-soviet states for 22 years until its recent closure due to the current political climate in Russia. Since 2015\, Andre has been in Kyiv\, Ukraine\, working with the local civil society sector on enhancing its capacities to contribute to peace and democratic development of the country. He is the author of multiple publications about the role of civil society in post-soviet conflicts and speaks fluent Russian. He is a graduate of Carroll College in Wisconsin and holds a master’s degree from Moscow State University.  \nPresented in partnership with Nonviolence International and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/ukraine-russia-and-the-u-s-conflict-and-peacebuilding/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T160000
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SUMMARY:Sweden\, the EU\, and the U.S. - Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter for a lecture and moderated discussion\, followed by a reception. \nDuring her visit\, Ambassador Olofsdotter will share perspectives on a variety of topics critical to Sweden\, the U.S.\, and the EU including transatlantic security\, trade\, and opportunities and challenges for foreign policy and diplomacy. \nAbout the Ambassador\nAmbassador Olofsdotter’s public career has spanned more than two decades. Previously\, she served as Director-General for Trade and was head of the Department for Promotion of Sweden\, Trade and CSR in Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She also served as ambassador in Budapest\, Hungary\, and in the Swedish embassies in the U.S. and Russia\, as well as in the Mission of Sweden to NATO and the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU in Brussels. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Lund University. \nRegistration for this event is handled through the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and may require users to create an account. \nREGISTER \n\nPresented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the American Swedish Institute. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/sweden-the-eu-and-the-u-s-opportunities-and-challenges-for-foreign-policy-and-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171208T130000
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SUMMARY:Canada’s Approach to Immigration\, Citizenship\, and Refugee Resettlement
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent Forum.   \nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and was appointed as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January 2017. He oversees all elements of Canada’s immigration\, humanitarian resettlement\, visa\, temporary foreign worker\, and citizenship policies. In his presentation\, Minister Hussen will discuss Canada’s approach to these policies\, as well as Canada’s government priorities. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nThe Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and Canada’s Minister of Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship. Born and raised in Somalia\, Minister Hussen immigrated to Canada in 1993 and quickly gravitated toward public service. After completing an undergraduate degree in history at York University\, he co-founded a neighborhood Community Council and helped secure a $500-million revitalization project for the area. He also served as the National President of the Canadian Somali Congress – a Somali community organization that works with national and regional authorities to advocate on issues of importance to Canadians of Somali heritage and strengthen civic engagement and integration. \nMinister Hussen began his career in politics and policy by serving as an assistant to Dalton McGuinty\, then a member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament and later Premier of Ontario. Minister Hussen earned his law degree from the University of Ottawa and practiced in the areas of criminal defense\, immigration\, refugee and human-rights law. In 2015\, he was the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to Canada’s parliament\, and in January 2017\, he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Immigration\, Refugees\, and Citizenship. Minister Hussen is fluent in English\, Somali\, and Swahili. \nPresented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/canadian-minister-immigration/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170515T180000
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SUMMARY:Ukraine at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ambassador Chaly
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nCaught between East and West\, Ukraine has been a flashpoint in the increasingly tense relationship between Russia and the United States. In a conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Global Minnesota board member Ross Wilson\, Ambassador of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly will discuss the internal and external forces that will affect not only Ukraine’s future but also the stability and security of the entire region. \nAbout the Speaker\nAmbassador Chaly’s public career has spanned more than two decades. Previously\, he served as Deputy Head of the Administration of President Petro Poroshenko following his foreign policy advisory during Poroshenko’s presidential campaign. Ambassador Chaly also supervised the foreign policy\, international law\, and security programs at a leading Ukrainian think tank\, the Razumkov Centre. He holds a degree from Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University\, Department of History and a postgraduate degree in international law studies from the Institute of International Relations\, National Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv. \nPresented in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, Minnesota Trade Office\, Ukrainian-American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, and Ukrainian-American Cultural Center.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/ukraine-crossroads-conversation-ambassador-chaly/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T203000
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SUMMARY:Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress
DESCRIPTION: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 equity in Latin America and the Caribbean. \nInter-American Dialogue President Michael Shifter will examine a host of regional challenges – including trade and economic development\, security and drug policy\, and international migration – and discuss the ways governments\, organizations\, and individuals throughout the region are working together to meet these pressing issues. \nModerator: John Rash\, Star Tribune Editorial Writer and Columnist \nIn addition to his role as president of the Inter-American Dialogue\, Michael Shifter has been adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service since 1993\, where he teaches Latin American politics. Mr. Shifter writes and talks widely on U.S.-Latin America relations and hemispheric affairs. His recent articles have appeared in major U.S. and Latin American publications such as The New York Times\, Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, The Washington Post\, The Los Angeles Times\, Journal of Democracy\, Harvard International Review\, Clarin\, O Estado de S. Paulo\, and Cambio\, and he is co-editor\, along with Jorge Domínguez\, of Constructing Democratic Governance in Latin America\, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Prior to joining the Inter-American Dialogue\, Mr. Shifter directed the Latin American and Caribbean program at the National Endowment for Democracy and\, before that\, the Ford Foundation’s governance and human rights program in the Andean region and Southern Cone where he was based in Lima\, Peru\, and subsequently\, in Santiago\, Chile. \nProduced in partnership with the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/latin-america-prospects-peace-progress/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161017T203000
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SUMMARY:A Kennan Conversation: Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Resurgent Russia
DESCRIPTION:The increasing centralization and mobilization of Russia’s information resources in the hands of the state is providing the Kremlin the means to galvanize public opinion within the country\, ignite passions in countries of the former Soviet Union with large populations of Russian-speakers\, and forcefully assert Russia’s policies\, views\, and values internationally. \nJill Dougherty\, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy scholar at the Kennan Institute\, will discuss Vladimir Putin’s efforts to harness the Russian media and employ his “national idea” of Russia’s rightful place in the world to achieve its foreign policy objectives. \nProduced in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, and The Museum of Russian Art. Kennan Conversation brings current Kennan Institute scholars and alumni from the U.S.\, Russia\, and Ukraine to share their expertise.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/kennan-conversation-vladimir-putins-vision-resurgent-russia/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160927T203000
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SUMMARY:The GroundTruth Project: International Reporting in a Dangerous World
DESCRIPTION:Today more than ever\, truthful\, in-depth reporting from international conflict zones that only on-the-ground journalists can provide is needed. This is exactly what The GroundTruth Project is doing. At the core of their work is the idea of “ground truth\,” which simply means being on the ground to tell the story of social justice issues that matter in an increasingly interconnected world. \nCharlie Sennott\, Founder and Executive Director of The GroundTruth Project and award-winning foreign correspondent\, will discuss how his organization is preparing the next generation of international journalists for the digital age\, and will share his own experiences as a reporter on the front lines of wars and insurgencies in 15 countries\, including the 2011 revolution in Cairo\, Egypt and the Arab Spring. \nCharles Sennott is an award-winning foreign correspondent\, author\, and editor with 30 years of experience. Sennott’s deep experience reporting internationally led him to launch The GroundTruth Project and to dedicate himself to training the next generation of international journalists for the digital age. Sennott is also the co-founder of GlobalPost\, an acclaimed international news website. Previously\, Sennott served as the Boston Globe’s Middle East Bureau Chief based in Jerusalem from 1997 to 2001 and as Europe Bureau Chief based in London from 2001 to 2005. \nProduced in partnership with University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/groundtruth-project-international-reporting-dangerous-world/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160818T170000
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SUMMARY:Summit: Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism
DESCRIPTION:As societies around the world face the growing challenge of extremism\, Minnesota has found itself at the center of this critical issue. What lessons can be drawn from our community’s struggles to preserve both public safety and civil rights\, address root causes of extremism without stigmatizing entire communities\, and propose positive\, community-based alternatives to the extremist message? And how can these lessons be applied to the global community? Join us as we answer these questions and more\, and examine the roles education\, communication\, and action play in battling extremism. \nIn partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Global Ties U.S.\, this summit seeks to validate and encourage community partnerships\, energize efforts to effectively and positively engage young people\, and help educate the broader community and dispel common fears and misconceptions. And drawing on global case studies\, we’ll look at different approaches to challenging this borderless issue. \nNew Member Special\nBecome a Global Minnesota member for $125* and receive a basic Global Minnesota membership\, one summit registration\, and VIP seating with speakers and panelists at the summit luncheon during Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi’s\, President of the World Organization for Resource Development and Education\, presentation. Register below for this special offer.\nSummit Details \nGet the latest information on featured speakers\, breakout sessions\, and travel logistics. \nRegistration includes continental breakfast\, buffet lunch\, and an hors d’oeuvres networking reception following the summit. This summit is presented in partnership with Global Ties U.S.\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. \n*Memberships are tax deductible. Of your $125\, $75 is deductible based on goods received. \nCosponsors\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOnline registration is now closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the summit\, please call 612.625.1662.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/summit-peacebuilding-approaches-countering-extremism/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160424T160000
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SUMMARY:Hangeul Festival: A New Way of Exploring Korea
DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed. Walks-ins are welcome. \nFun event for all ages! Both a living art and the Korean alphabet\, Hangeul is a delicate dance between lines and spaces transformed to build designs that convey the profound range of human expression. Much more than just a written alphabet\, Hangeul connects the horizons of poetry and visual art. \nUnfold your senses in the movement of the brush and patterns of ink\, and explore Korean art and culture in a completely new light. Join us for a unique hands-on Korean Hangeul calligraphy demonstration with master Korean calligraphist Byung-chul Park. A great event for the entire family\, the afternoon includes a calligraphy workshop using special brushes on Hanji\, Korean paper; the opportunity to create your own design with guidance from Park; and authentic Korean food. \nThrough his poetic art\, Park illuminates how a traditional language can become contemporary art with global relevance. Recognized around the world\, his work is featured at Gwanghwamun\, the largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. \nPresented in partnership with All That Story America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/hangeul-festival-a-new-way-of-exploring-korea/
LOCATION:Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, University of Minnesota\, 301 19th Ave. S\, Minneapolis\, 55454
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