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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Cuba and the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThe U.S. announced in December 2014 that\, after decades of hostility\, it would begin taking major steps to normalize relations with Cuba. The announcement marked a dramatic shift away from a policy that has its roots in the Cuban revolution of 1959. In March 2016\, this historic shift was officially set in motion by President Barack Obama’s visit to Cuba ― the first trip by a sitting president in 88 years. \nGary Prevost\, political science professor at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University\, will discuss how American and Cuban leaders today are trying to find common ground on issues of mutual interest even as they continue to see the world through very different lenses. \nGary Prevost received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Minnesota and has published widely on Latin America and Spain\, including “Cuba: A Different America\,” coedited with Wilber Chaffee; “United States–Cuban Relations—A Critical History\,” co-authored with Esteban Morales; and numerous articles and book chapters on Nicaragua and Spanish politics. His research on Latin America has been supported by a number of grants\, including a Fulbright Central American Republics Award. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-cuba-u-s/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Great Decisions Conference: International Migration and the Changing Face of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the conference\, please call 612.625.1662. \nThe greatest mobility of people in human history is happening across the globe. The number of international migrants has more than tripled from 78 million in 1960 to more than 232 million\, and refugee populations are at an all-time high of 19.5 million. A “migration gap” between government policies to welcome migrants and public opinion favoring more restrictions is contributing to political unrest and growing anti-immigrant sentiment in many countries\, including the U.S. Lost in this discussion may be the many ways immigrants contribute to the cultural\, educational\, economic\, and civic vitality of our communities. \nFeatured Speaker\nNational Public Radio correspondent and author\, Tom Gjelten\, will take the podium at our 9th annual Great Decisions conference for an in-depth look at the forces causing people to leave their homes and seek new beginnings in new countries as well as obstacles posed to host communities absorbing the influx of people coming across their borders. Tom will discuss how immigrant stories and experiences from his new book\, “A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story\,” are playing out across the world and right here in Minnesota\, such as friction between minorities\, economic competition and entrepreneurship\, and racial and cultural stereotyping. \nJoin us to hear from Tom Gjelten\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson\, and other local experts on this critical issue. \nConference Details and Agenda\nCheck out information on breakout sessions\, featured speakers\, and agenda details. \nNew Member Special*\nBecome a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level and attend the Great Decisions conference for FREE! Even better? Know before you go! Join at the $150 level and receive one free conference admission AND a free 2016 Great Decisions briefing book\, featuring a 12-page article on international migration. Register below for this special offer. \nAttention High School Students and Teachers\nFree registration for high school students is now FULL.  If you have questions or would like to be put on a waiting list\, please email Ann Smith\, K-12 Education Manager. \n*New membership tax deductibility will be impacted by benefits received through this special.\nPresented in partnership with the Foreign Policy Association.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/great-decisions-conference-international-migration-changing-face-america/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Shifting Alliances in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Date Change!\nFrom a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria\, a number of conflicts have shaken the traditional alignments in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting\, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. Diplomat in Residence Mary Curtin will lead a discussion on what the U.S. can do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption\, especially when circumstances are far from black-and-white. \nMary T. Curtin is Diplomat in Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She worked as a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer from 1986 to 2011\, serving in five overseas assignments including Poland\, Tunisia\, Mali\, Chile\, and Washington\, D.C. Throughout her career she kept a focus on how the U.S. could help promote democracy and human rights through bilateral and multilateral efforts. She was political counselor at the U.S. Mission to the European Union and oversaw mission engagement efforts regarding NATO and Afghanistan. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-shifting-alliances-middle-east/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The United Nations Post-2015
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and the halfway point in its global effort to eradicate poverty\, hunger\, and discrimination. But as the UN’s 193 member states look back at the success of the millennium development goals\, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals—a new series of benchmarks\, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appointment of the ninth Secretary-General in the near future as well\, the next U.S. President is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office. \nMichael Eaton\, Executive Director of NCCA-NMUN (National Collegiate Conference Association – National Model United Nations) and Truman scholar\, will lead a discussion on how the new sustainable development goals will shape the future of the UN and its member states. \nMichael Eaton has served as Executive Director of NCCA-NMUN since 2004 and has helped expand National Model UN programming to include more than 6\,000 college participants annually. Prior to his current position\, he was the Director of Enrollment Services and Marketing for the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Honors include being named a Truman Scholar. Mr. Eaton has served as an adjunct faculty member at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, a Trustee of the Center for UN Reform Education and board member and past-President of the United Nations Association of Minnesota. He is a current member of the National Council of UNA-USA and is pursuing a doctorate in international education at the University of Minnesota. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in economics\, summa cum laude\, from Concordia College in Moorhead\, MN and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and the scholar award from Hamline University in St. Paul\, MN. \nProduced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library and United Nations Association Harold E. Stassen Division in Minnesota. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-un-post-2015/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Somalis in Minnesota: Enriching Our Culture\, Economy\, and Communities
DESCRIPTION:It’s estimated that more than 60\,000 Somalis live in Minnesota – the most of any state in the U.S. And since their arrival in 1993\, Somali immigrants have become an integral thread in the tapestry of Minnesota life. In partnership with the African Development Center\, Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, Isuroon\, Ka Joog\, and The Somali Museum of Minnesota\, we’ll take a look at the history and culture of Somalis in Minnesota\, as well as the economic\, political\, and cultural contributions they make to our state. \nAhmed Ismail Yusuf\, author of “Somalis in Minnesota\,” will guide us through the story of the state’s most recent immigrant group. Following his presentation\, a panel discussion will explore Somali success in education\, health care\, entrepreneurship\, and civic engagement\, as well as ongoing challenges faced by these new Minnesotans.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/somalis-minnesota-enriching-culture-economy-communities/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160713T180000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The Rise of ISIS
DESCRIPTION:Born out of an umbrella organization of al-Qaeda in Iraq\, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it conquered Fallujah in December 2013. Since then\, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in both countries and declared itself a caliphate. Still\, the question remains: what is ISIS\, and what danger does it present to today’s global community? \n\nMolly Hayes\, formerly with the U.S. Department of State\, will lead a discussion on these questions and more. \nMolly Hayes worked for the U.S. Department of State as an advisor on the Middle East\, and North Africa\, with an emphasis on counterterrorism and human rights issues. She served as the State Department’s counterterrorism advisor for East Africa; desk officer for Kenya\, Morocco\, Western Sahara\, Libya\, and Tunisia; and assistant to the Coordinator for Counterterrorism. She also served as deputy coordinator of the State Department’s Egypt Task Force during the 2011 Arab Spring. Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Arabic from the University of Notre Dame and will pursue a mid-career policy degree at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs as a Thomas H. Swain Fellow. \nGlobal Conversations is brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-rise-isis/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160518T173000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Foreign Policy in an Election Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. \nThis year’s race for the White House is proving anything is possible. Anything. And voters are learning more about where candidates stand on important issues\, including the international role of the U.S. With foreign policy rhetoric as unique as the presidential hopefuls themselves\, the remaining months leading up to the 2016 election are critical to defining the U.S.’ global role and persona. \nTom Hanson\, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth\, will discuss the 5 key foreign policy challenges facing the candidates and what they mean for the U.S. \nGlobal Conversations is brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-foreign-policy-in-an-election-year/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The Future of Kurdistan
DESCRIPTION:Kurdistan\, a region made up of parts of Turkey\, Iraq\, Iran\, and Syria\, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in West Asia: the Kurds. Now\, most in the West know them for the small\, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — one of the U.S.’ closest allies in the Middle East\, and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. \nNewzad Brifki\, Founder and Director of the Kurdish Community of America\, will lead a discussion on what the future of Iraqi Kurdistan means for Kurds in the surrounding region. \nGlobal Conversations is brought to you in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-the-future-of-kurdistan/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T113000
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: Migration
DESCRIPTION:As a record number of migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea\, seeking refuge in Europe\, the continent is struggling to come up with an adequate response. Although Europe’s refugees are largely fleeing conflicts in Syria\, Iraq and parts of Africa\, their struggle is hardly unique. Today\, with the number of displaced people at an all-time high\, a number of world powers find themselves facing a difficult question: how can they balance border security with humanitarian concerns? More importantly\, what can they do to resolve these crises so as to limit the number of displaced persons? \nJoin us for an important conversation on this timely topic\, with Dr. Bruce Corrie\, Associate Vice President for University Relations and International Programs\, and Professor of Economics at Concordia University. \nLongtime Concordia University faculty member\, Dr. Corrie is well known in the community for his work on the economic contributions of immigrants and minorities and his research has been featured in the national and local media. He has served on the board of several national\, state and local public and nonprofit boards and has helped develop foreign study programs in India\, China\, and Mexico. \nDr. Corrie’s travels have taken him to 25 countries and five continents. He has a doctorate in economics from the University of Notre Dame.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-migration/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Conversations: The Koreas
DESCRIPTION:At the end of World War II\, the northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union\, the southern by the United States. Today\, the North is underdeveloped\, impoverished\, and ruled by a corrupt\, authoritarian government\, while the South has advanced rapidly to become one of the world’s most developed countries. \nJoin us for the first Global Conversations of 2016\, with Dr. Hangtae Cho\, Director of Language Instruction and Korean Senior Lecturer at the University of Minnesota\, as we explore the Koreas and the possibility of and even desire for reunification.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/global-conversations-the-koreas/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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