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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,
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Mary P. Yntema
President & CEO
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Monday, November 3rd
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
America’s AI Action Plan, which the White House released this July, presents a comprehensive vision for American dominance in the global artificial intelligence race. As technological advancement and geopolitical tensions accelerate, the Trump administration and Congress have a historic opportunity to enact strategic policy that fosters innovation, secures critical technology and information infrastructure, and wields American AI power effectively on the international stage. To discuss how America can secure its AI leadership, Senior Fellow Jason Hsu will host Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA), a member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and a former member of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
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Wednesday, November 5th
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET
Sixty-five years ago, the Antarctic Treaty established a multilateral governance system for the region, but since then, our understanding of Antarctica’s critical role in regulating the planet’s health has deepened. Simultaneously, events in recent years have shown that Antarctica is not immune to challenges of geopolitical competition. To examine this is Lauren Risi, Senior Fellow and Director of the Environmental Security Program at the Stimson Center, Mallory Stewart, Executive Vice President of the Council on Strategic Risks, Kasey White, Program Director of Earth Systems and Resources at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and Evan Bloom, Senior Advisor of the Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The panel will be moderated by Mahlet Mesfin, Nonresident Fellow of the Environmental Security Program at the Stimson Center.
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Wednesday, November 5th
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
The United States faces critical choices in managing its economic relationships with China and India—the world's two most populous nations and major global economies. How are China and India positioning themselves in response to America’s evolving trade policy? What new economic partnerships and rivalries are emerging as these three powers navigate competing interests? And what are the potential consequences of these evolving dynamics for global commerce? Join us for a conversation with Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Raghuram Rajan, Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as they discuss these critical trade dynamics. This conversation will be moderated by Leslie Vinjamuri, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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Wednesday, November 5th
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Sports have long been more than just games—they are a universal language that can bridge divides, foster cultural understanding, and even open doors for diplomacy. From the famous Ping-Pong Diplomacy that helped thaw U.S.-China relations in the 1970s to today’s global youth programs, sports diplomacy continues to serve as a powerful tool of soft power, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connection. Join the Council for a conversation with Ethan Casson, President of the Dallas Mavericks, as we explore how sports can advance diplomatic goals and foster stronger communities both at home and abroad. This program will also look ahead to Dallas’ role on the global stage as a host city for the FIFA World Cup, examining how international sporting events shape diplomacy, national identity, and economic opportunity. The conversation will be moderated by Chris Ackels, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the Hunt Sports Group.
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Thursday, November 6th
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Over the past decade, the global nuclear security landscape has been reshaped by changes in nuclear capabilities, deterrence doctrines, and strategic alliances of the major nuclear powers. As the United States, Russia, and China have modernized and expanded their nuclear arsenals, escalating global conflict, from Ukraine to the Middle East, has shifted the traditional foundations of the nuclear order and deepened regional rivalries. With the U.S. reassessing its global interests under the second Trump administration and concerns of increased coordination between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran growing, policymakers are changing the way they think about nuclear security. This panel discussion will include Lauren Sukin, Nonresident Scholar of the Nuclear Policy Program, Jacklyn Majnemer, LSE Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Nicole Grajewski, Fellow at the Nuclear Policy Program, J. Luis Rodriguez, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, and Debak Das, Assistant Professor at the University of Denver. The discussion will be moderated by Rohan Mukherjee, Nonresident Scholar at the South Asia Program.
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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
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ENGLISH FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS
Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS service requirement, which requires you to work for the federal government in a position with national security responsibilities for one year after you complete the program. The 2026 EHLS Program is open to native speakers of: Chinese Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Persian Farsi, Korean, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Turkish, and Hausa.
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL AID PLATFORM
The Boston Network for International Development created a Mutual Aid platform to support individuals in Greater Boston / New England who have been directly impacted by the foreign aid pause and USAID shutdown. This peer-to-peer resource connects community members who need assistance with those who can offer help in areas such as career mentorship, job search support, networking, housing, and more.
How It Works:
If you need assistance, submit a request and your request will be shared (without personal contact details) on a public listing (see list of requests).
If you can offer assistance, submit an offer and your information will be listed publicly for those seeking help (see list of offers).
If you see a specific request you can help with, submit a response and your offer will be forwarded to the requestor.
This platform is a community-driven mutual aid network. BNID does not verify, vet, or endorse any requests, offers, or responses. All interactions are voluntary and at participants’ own risk.
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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 Sarah Sibley, Vice President of Citizen Diplomacy (ssibley@worldboston.org) to learn more about upcoming opportunities!
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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.
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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.
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