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Culture Through Cuisine: China
This event is SOLD OUT. From Shaanxi to Beijing, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of Minneapolis. Named a 2017 Best Restaurants Readers' Poll Winner by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, this bustling establishment near the University of Minnesota boasts a menu with more than 100 items and is known...
Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of those committed to ending the transportation of people from one country to another for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. Join us for an evening seminar that will connect local...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Vladimir Putin's March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he's officially back in power, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory, but...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Vladimir Putin's March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he's officially back in power, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory, but...
Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
Mexico and the U.S. share one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The governments and citizens of both countries play central roles in shaping each other’s political, economic, social, and cultural development. And decisions made on both sides of the border directly impact the lives of millions....
Urban Expedition: France
Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for...
Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact, and sometimes derail, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies to overcome them, to achieve more effective communication, resulting in...
Year of China Gala
Join us for our annual fundraising gala as we explore Chinese culture, highlight U.S.-China relations, and connect Minnesotans to this East Asian country. Featuring fine Chinese-inspired cuisine and entertainment as well as the Tour the World live and silent auctions, the gala is set to be a one-of-a-kind evening that...
Global Conversations: Losing an Enemy – Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy
The controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal broke a persistent stalemate in negotiations, bringing the U.S. and Iran into agreement on a plan to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons. Critical of the agreement, President Trump has spoken of dismantling or renegotiating it. But in order to understand what might be gained...