December 2020
Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights Worldwide
Significant changes have been made in legislation and cultural norms surrounding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people around the world in the past several decades. But public opinion on acceptance of these communities remains sharply divided by country. People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
Doing Business in the United Kingdom: Free Trade Negotiations and Post-Brexit Opportunities
With January 1, 2021, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order to seize new opportunities and maintain business continuity. Please join us for a candid, virtual discussion of the business opportunities, implications, and considerations associated with the post-Brexit environment. REGISTER Topics...
SDG Roundtable: Winter 2020
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. These goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, equality, and job...
January 2021
2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the next U.S. president will usher in a new era in foreign policy that will break dramatically from the priorities, tone, and style of the Trump Administration, with implications for trade, national security, alliances, and multilateral cooperation on global issues such as climate change,...
The Future of International Information: American and Russian Approaches
Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation, control of infrastructure, and the separation of both national and international societies. It has become a major issue for every nation. Join a virtual panel discussion on U.S. and Russian approaches and the future of information....
Urban Expedition Virtual – Serbia
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music,...
International Day of Education Symposium
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools, impacting more than 91% of students worldwide. As International Day of Education focuses global attention on this issue, what actions can we take to improve outcomes for all? Even before...
February 2021
Urban Expedition Virtual – Ghana
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn more about the world. With a focus on a different destination, each program in the series provides cultural experiences that include music,...
SDG Roundtable: Winter 2021
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. These goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth, address social needs such as education, health, and equality, and tackle climate...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic
Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any potential deal seems unlikely, such rumors demonstrate the fluidity of opinion toward the Arctic region. Talk of new policies toward drilling for oil and natural gas, and concerns over climate...