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Service in Afghanistan A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire

Service in Afghanistan A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire

Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy

Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy

SDG Roundtable from 2022-08-05

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Myanmar and ASEAN

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.

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Russia’s Goals in Europe with Jill Dougherty

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.

Global Conversations: The Two Koreas

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 University, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.

 

Global Conversation DIGITAL: The Two Koreas

Global Book Club - The Heartbeat of Iran

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.

SDG Roundtable 2021 - International Registration

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.

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Global Conversations - Persian Gulf

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

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