Global Minnesota – formerly the Minnesota International Centre – is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that connects individuals, organizations, and communities to the world. Through a variety of programs, Global Minnesota takes relevant and timely information on international issues, foreign policy, and cultural topics, and provides the space and opportunity for Minnesotans to engage and discuss. What began in 1953 as a welcoming organization for international students, scholars, and visitors, today Global Minnesota is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America; a member of Global Ties U.S., the nonprofit arm of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program; and an affiliate of the Foreign Policy Association.