Updates
'The Minnesota International Center, Minneapolis, received the Presidents Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2003 from the Washington, D.C.-based World Affairs Council of America. The MIC and Executive Director Carol Engebretson Bryne also received awards from the Foreign Policy Association for exemplary service in expanding the FPAs Great Decisions program in Minnesota.'
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anouncement in
Business Journal, February 2004
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U.S. officials face tough questions
'One of the most recognizable faces of U.S. foreign policy came to St. Paul on Thursday to extol Americas role as a world leader and defend its mission in Iraq
. The town hall meeting was sponsored by the Minnesota International Center
. Among the audience were hundreds of students from local high schools.'
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Kermit Pattison
Pioneer Press, November 2003
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Local residents tackle foreign policy questions
'A small group of St. Anthony Park residents had decided to host a foreign policy discussion group that will be open to any who are interested. The group will use the materials and structure of the Great Decisions discussion program, designed to stimulate thinking and discussion
The Minnesota International Center is the state affiliate of this program and acts as a resource for all state groups.'
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Susan Conner, a small section of an article in
Park Bugle, November 2003
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Can we talk?
'The discussion group movement got started mostly on the coasts, but its increasingly popping up in other places. In Minneapolis, the Minnesota International Center now sponsors 34 discussion groups
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Nancy Ann Jeffrey, a small section of an article in
The Wall Street Journal, October 2003
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Minnesota International Center offers program on three religions
'"We have a history of doing programs like this, but this particular program is to encourage interaction and mutual learning among people of all faiths," said Carol Engebretson Byrne, executive director of the International Center.'
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a small section from an article by Stephen Scott
St. Paul Pioneer Press, August 2003
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TPT embarks on digital future
'"Twin Cities Public Television is embracing its digital future - while trying out a new business model - with its new Minnesota Channel airiring Sunday nights on Channel 17. The six-hour series of shows is produced jointly by TPT and its partners in the nonprofit and public sectors, such as the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Macalester College and the Minnesota International Center. "I see this as an exciting springboard for us at Minnesota International Center to gain more visibility in the community and to bring important international issues and speakers to Minnesota." said Carol Engebretson Byrne, executive director.'
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a small section from an article by Nicole Garrison
The Business Journal, June 2003
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Firms pick up pace for stake in embryonic market
'"But by the end of the day, a clear theme had emerged. Several factors - from the Bush administration's need for help from China in the war against terrorism to China's need for U.S. stechnology and investement - are creating a more receptive environment for American businesses to grow in China."
The occasion was the high point in a series of Year of China programs being sponsored in 2002-03 by the Minnesota International Center.'
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a small section from an article by Dave Beal
Pioneer Press, April 2003
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Foreign policy is everybody's business
''It has been Carol Engebretson Byrne's mission as executive director of the Minnesota International Center (MIC) to engage all Minnesotans in international affairs, from first-graders in Staples, Minnesota, to top-level business leaders. "One of our mantras here is that a wise foreign policy is based on a well-informed public," she says.''
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By Suzy Frisch and Dobby Gibson, a small section from an article in
Global Business Quarterly, April 2003
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Ex-ambassador: U.N. may yet back force
'Thomas Pickering, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, agrees with President Bush that the United Nations credibility is on the line.
Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering was in town to speak at a Minnesota International Center public forum.'
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By Eric Black, a small section from an article in
The Star Tribune, February 2003
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British envoy looks at U.S.-U.K. alliance
'The close ties between the two nations are rooted in common language, a history of deep economic, diplomatic, military and intelligence cooperation since at least the World War II era, and a sense of common values that include democracy, free speech, human rights and a similar legal system, Culshaw said.
Consul General Robert Culshaw was in town to speak at a Minnesota International Center public forum.'
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By Eric Black, a small section from an article in
The Star Tribune, Feruary 2003
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Ambassador speaks on Azerbaijan's challenges
'Wilson described five elements of U.S. policy in the Caucus Region as security, prosperity, democracy, peace and connections.
Ambassador Ross Wilson was in town to speak at a Minnesota International Center public forum.'
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By Tom LaVenture, a small section from an article in
Asian American Press, January 2003
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Azerbaijan's importance to U.S. grows
'"If September 11 taught us anything," says Ross Wilson, "it is that this is a small world, and that our security can be directly threatened by states that are weak, that are failing, that cannot provide strong effective government, prosperity and stability for their people." That's why Wilson, the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan and a Minnesota native, thinks Americans should care about stability in Central Asia and the Caucasus."
Ambassador Ross Wilson was in town to speak at a Minnesota International Center public forum.'
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By Jeremy Iggers, a small section from an article in
The Star Tribune, January 2003
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Azerbaijan matters, ambassador says
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Ross Wilson, ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan since October 2000, says Americans ought to be interested in what could come out of the small, Central Asia country namely, oil, gas and terrorism. Ambassador Ross Wilson was in town to speak at a Minnesota International Center public forum.'
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By David Hawley, a small section from an article in
Pioneer Press, January 2003
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