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The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime, has led to the chaos in the Southeast Asian country. Is it possible for democracy to prevail in Myanmar? Join us for a conversation with Professor Tun Myint, Ph.D., Associate professor of Political Science at Carleton College, as he discusses how neighboring countries are reacting to the situation in Myanmar and what role will ASEAN play.

Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its involvement in sparking war in Eastern Ukraine signaled a major escalation in President Putin’s attempts to revive the former Soviet empire. Now, the Russian military’s invasion of Ukraine has placed all of Europe on high alert. What does Russia have to gain in such a high-stakes conflict? Join Global Minnesota and the Kennan Institute on YouTube Live as we host Russia expert Jill Dougherty to discuss Russia’s goals in Europe.

Hear from speaker Dr. Raymond Kuo, Political Scientist with the RAND Corporation, and expert in international security and East Asia, as he discusses what the future holds for U.S.-Korea relations.   About Raymond Kuo Dr. Raymond Kuo is a Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation and an expert in international security and East Asia. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the Midwest International Policy Institute. Previously, Dr. Kuo was a tenure-track professor at Fordham University and the University at Albany, SUNY, and has also worked for the United Nations, the International Center for Transitional Justice, and others. He has two forthcoming books: “Following the Leader: International Order, Alliance Strategies, and Emulation,” and “Contests of Initiative: Confronting China’s Gray Zone Strategy.” Dr. Kuo’s other research has appeared in International Security, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, The National Interest, and The Diplomat, among others. Dr. Kuo hold a Ph.D. from Princeton Universi

In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and humanitarian Tara Kangarlou offers an intimate look at the lives of ordinary Iranians through a series of personal stories. They are stories filled with intimacy and irony that guide the reader through the nuances of life in Iran and offer a glimpse at Iranians who belong to an international community. Listen to a podcast with Tara Kangarlou as she discusses, “The Heartbeat of Iran” and the stories that fill its pages. The program will be moderated by Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie.

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 challenges by working to preserve oceans and forests. Hear from Karen Brown, Director, Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change and Katey Pelican, DVM, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Population Medicine as they discuss the full range of SDG-related activities happening throughout the University of Minnesota. SHOW LESS

Is using military force a viable foreign policy option for 2021 and beyond? The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian military commanders. What are the historical influences that have led to these tensions? What role, if any, should the United States play?

Global Conversations DIGITAL A Critical Discussion and Dialogue on US China Relations

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the alliance of nations remains ready to face tomorrow’s challenges. The next Summit of the allied leaders will take place on June 14 at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. At this meeting NATO leaders will make decisions on the substantive and forward-looking NATO 2030 agenda to deal with the expected challenges of Russia’s aggressive actions, the threat of terrorism, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies, the security impact of climate challenges, and the rise of China. A few weeks ahead of the summit NATO speakers are virtually “touring” to  listen to America’s heartbeat and engage with citizens about climate change, security, and the prospects of a environmentally green defense. The program presented in cooperation with Global Minnesota will focus on climate and security. Presented in partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the World Affairs Counc

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, migration and COVID-19. Join us on January 13 – just one week before Inauguration Day – for a timely and thought-provoking presentation by Tom Hanson, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and current Diplomat-in-Residence at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The program will be presented virtually and will include a Q&A session with Tom, moderated by Molly Hayes Baril, advisor for global engagement at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. About Tom Hanson Tom Hanson currently serves as Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. His U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union,

Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder/CEO, We Are All Human Foundation Juan Jose Gomez Camacho, Ambassador of Mexico to Canada David Nabarro, BCh BM/MD, Co-Director, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London Edie Lush, Journalist, Co-Host Global GoalsCast

Phyllis Kurlander Costanza, Head, UBS in Society, CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Efe Ukala, Founder, ImpactHER Azza Karam, PhD, Secretary General,  Religions for Peace International Diane Tran, Senior Director, Community Engagement, Fairview Health Services

Leith Greenslade, Co-ordinator, Every Breath Counts Coalition Nneka O. Sederstrom, PhD, Chief Health Equity Officer, Hennepin Healthcare Sister Carol Keehan, Head, Health Task Force Vatican COVID-19 Commission

Ali Diallo, Founder and General Partner, United Capital Group Jean-Paul Smets, Founder and CEO, Nexedi Niousha Roshani, PhD, Co-Founder, Global Black Youth

Geoff Martha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic Paurvi Bhatt, President, Medtronic Foundation Jackie Boucher, President, Children’s HeartLink

Michael Osterholm, PhD, Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota

Henry Ting, MD, Chief Health Officer, Delta Air Lines Margaret-Mary Wilson, MD, Chief Medical Officer/Senior Vice President, UnitedHealthcare Global Pierre R. Theodore, MD, Vice President, Johnson & Johnson Global External Innovation

Michael J. Nyenhuis, President, UNICEF USA Amy Goldman, President, Chief Executive Officer & Chair, GHR Foundation Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD, Dean, University of Minnesota Medical School G. Anton Decker, MBBCh/MD, President, Mayo Clinic International Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines James Hereford, President and CEO, Fairview Health Services Helen Clark, 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand; Chair,  The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, World Health Organization

Mark Ritchie, President, Global Minnesota Hon. Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor, State of Minnesota Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, Director-General,  World Health Organization

Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic International Registration 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 and arctic ice melting, coincide with comparisons between the United States, Russian, and Chinese strategies in the Arctic region. What lies ahead for this critical environmental gem? Join a discussion with Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as she examines the future of the Arctic. About the Speaker Heather A. Conley is Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and Director of the Europe Program at CSIS. Prior to joining CSIS, she serv