|
Dear Friends,
Welcome to this week's WorldBoston Recommends email, highlighting high-quality programming for the upcoming week, special opportunities, and event recordings, whether our own, from other World Affairs Councils, or other excellent venues.
We hope these recommendations help you stay internationally engaged, wherever you may be.
Best regards,
Your Friends at WorldBoston
|
|
|
Thursday, November 13th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?
Join WorldBoston for a timely discussion of this topic with Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. This program will feature an expert presentation, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.
This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
|
|
|
|
Disclaimer: WorldBoston is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-advocacy, educational organization dedicated to fostering civil discourse on international affairs. Our speakers' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WorldBoston, our affiliates, or our community.
|
|
|
Monday, November 10th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
By 2050, Africa will be home to 25% of the world’s population, hosting more than $16 trillion in combined business and consumer spending. This profound growth is driving transformative change across African markets, while new technologies and trade relations have increased global interest in the continent’s resources and labor. This event will feature a presentation by Landry Signé, Senior Fellow of Global Economy and Development at the Africa Growth Initiative, followed by a fireside chat with James Robinson, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. The event will then move to a panel discussion with Samuel Alemayehu, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Cambridge Industries Group, Youssef Amrani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the U.S., Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Florizelle Liser, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Council on Africa.
|
|
 |
|
Monday, November 10th
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET
A Harvard University ID is required for in-person attendance
This Energy Policy Seminar will feature Dr. Andrea Strimling Yodsampa, founder and CEO of DEPLOY/US, a convener, funder, and accelerator of climate leadership across the political spectrum. With a background in negotiation, strategic alliances, planning and assessment, and energy and environmental policy, Dr. Yodsampa played a leadership role in developing methodologies and software tools for resiliency assessment. She also assisted in joint civil-military strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, piloted by the NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Central Command. The presentation will then be followed by an audience Q&A. This conversation will be moderated by Joseph E. Aldy, Professor of the Practice of Environmental Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
|
|
|
|
Monday, November 10th
1:00 PM ET
This discussion will focus on the challenges facing the Western Hemisphere’s food security in the face of global threats such as climate change, trade and economic disruptions, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Speakers for this event will include, Peter Engelke, Senior Fellow of the GeoStrategy Initiative at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, Ben Pratt, Vice President of Public Affairs at the The Mosaic Company, Matias Margulis, Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia, Mariangela Hungria, Researcher at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) Soybean, Abrão Neto, Chief Executive Officer of AmCham Brasil, Lola Castro, Regional Director of the Latin America and the Caribbean Region at the World Food Programme, Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, and Valentina Sader, Deputy Director of Impactful Programming and Brazil Lead at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of the Atlantic Council.
|
|
|
Monday, November 10th
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Recent advances in frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models have sparked intense interest in their potential to transform cyber offense and defense alike. How capable are today's AI systems at cyber-relevant tasks? Which emerging capabilities matter most? And as these systems continue to advance, what should defenders, policymakers, and industry do to prepare? This event builds upon the new CNAS report Tipping the Scales: Emerging AI Capabilities and the Cyber Offense-Defense Balance, in which Caleb Withers analyzes the present impact of AI on cyber defense and offense and projects how future frontier AI capabilities could shape the offense-defense balance. An expert panel discussion will feature Andrew Lohn, Senior Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Chris Rohlf, Security Engineer at Meta and Non-resident Research Fellow at CSET, and Caleb Withers, Research Associate for the Technology and National Security Program at CNAS.
|
|
|
Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul joins the World Affairs Council of Connecticut on WorldNow with Jim Falk, President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, to explore the global rise of autocracy, new challenges posed by an assertive Russia and China, and an increasingly insular America – and what it all means for democracy and security in a changing world. In Autocrats vs. Democrats, Ambassador McFaul makes the case for democracy and defines the threats posed by China, Russia, and America’s shift to isolationism to the global international order as we know it. Hear exclusive insight from Ambassador McFaul, the leading Russia and Eurasian affairs expert, on his forthcoming book and his vision of American leadership on the world stage.
|
|
|
Named for the proverbial “green room” where people wait before going on stage, the new Green Room Scholars initiative is part of WorldBoston's growing NextGen programming, an essential element of our effort to fulfill and expand our mission of “fostering international engagement and global cooperation.”
For each regular WorldBoston event, the selected Green Room Scholar will help greet and orient the speaker, serving as part of the WorldBoston event team.
What benefits do Green Room Scholars receive?
- Networking
- Participation in a well-tuned, professional event team
- Blogging with byline
- Recognition in WorldBoston social media
- Connecting with one of WorldBoston's outstanding speakers, who are leading scholars and practitioners in global affairs
Who is eligible to be a Green Room Scholar?
Students at universities that are currently sponsoring WorldBoston!
For further information contact Director of Global Engagement Programs and Operations Harrison Zeiberg at hzeiberg@worldboston.org
|
|
Join WorldBoston’s Dinner Diplomacy program! Engage with international professionals of visiting delegations for a meal at your home. We often have opportunities to get involved! Hosting in an informal setting allows you to meet distinguished visitors from all over the world and learn more about their country, culture, and professional expertise. Dinner Diplomacy can take various forms, from brunch to afternoon tea to a sit-down dinner with small groups. Reach out to Elena Castellini, Citizen Diplomacy Associate (ecastellini@worldboston.org) to learn more about upcoming opportunities!
|
|
The Alumni Resource Center (ARC) is an online career development hub for U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni. ARC provides ExchangeAlumni with courses, trainings, and other resources to develop professional skills and abilities, market themselves, and explore careers in and outside of public service. The Alumni Resource Center is offering a new online course, Seize the Advantage: Understanding Non-Competitive Eligibility. This course will explore non-competitive eligibility and how you can leverage this unique opportunity to apply for federal jobs. You must be a U.S. citizen ExchangeAlumni and a member of the Alumni Resource Center.
|
|
Writing Opportunities
Are you interested in writing about international affairs? Below are opportunities for you to submit your pieces to publications nationwide!
- The Journal of Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs: This quarterly journal is accepting submissions of features and essays, as well as online exclusive submissions to appear on their website on a rolling basis. Submit your piece here.
- Realist Review Article Submission: This policy publication is accepting submissions from anyone interested in writing a commentary or analysis piece that expresses a perspective on policies or developments in international affairs and diplomacy. Submit your work here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
