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Global Conversations: Women Warriors Q&A

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior has been cast as an anomaly — Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out, have always gone to war.

Listen to the Q&A with author Pamela D. Toler as she discusses her new book, "Women Warriors: An Unexpected History," and highlights the many women throughout world history who stepped out of their traditional female roles to take on other identities.

Global Conversations: Women Warriors

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior has been cast as an anomaly — Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out, have always gone to war.

Listen to a conversation with author Pamela D. Toler as she discusses her new book, "Women Warriors: An Unexpected History," and highlights the many women throughout world history who stepped out of their traditional female roles to take on other identities.

Global Conversations: India and Pakistan

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan.

Listen to a conversation with University of St. Thomas Professor Dr. Arijit Mazumdar on how the Kashmir situation will affect the region, both economically and politically.

US Foreign Policy Update-Q&A

Listen to a Q&A session with Tom, moderated by former U.S. Department of State Foreign Policy Adviser Molly Hayes Baril from the event: 2020 US Foreign Policy update

2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

Listen to the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. in the upcoming year. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations.

Information wars - discussion

Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made disinformation even more pervasive and pernicious. During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel was on the front lines of this new global information war. Tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS’s messaging and Russian disinformation over the years, Richard also witnessed the use of disinformation with American voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

JListen to a conversation with author Richard Stengel as he discusses his new book, “Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It,” and walks us through the ongoing battle with disinformation and its impact on global society. The program will include a Q&A session with Richard, moderated by Euan Kerr, MPR News reporter.

Global Conversations: Information Wars

Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made disinformation even more pervasive and pernicious. During the final three years of the Obama administration, author and former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel was on the front lines of this new global information war. Tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS’s messaging and Russian disinformation over the years, Richard also witnessed the use of disinformation with American voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Listen to a conversation with author Richard Stengel as he discusses his new book, “Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It,” and walks us through the ongoing battle with disinformation and its impact on global society.

The Future We Want: The UN We Need

In the coming years, global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality, migration and displacement, and rapid changes in demography and technology will require cooperation across borders, sectors, and generations. The United Nations' interconnected Sustainable Development Goals help address these global challenges and provide the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. But while collective action is needed, the disconnect between people and institutions grows and multilateralism is being called into question.
Listen to a special reception and presentation by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres. It will also include a Q&A session with Stephane and time for networking.

American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty - Q&A

Listen to 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.
This is the Q&A session with Ambassador Shannon, moderated by Mary Curtin, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty

Listen to 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.