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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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Tuesday, February 25th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is often claimed as an emerging technology that will disrupt all facets of society.
Join us for a timely discussion of this topic with Lt. Col. Thomas Kenney, National Security Fellow at the Belfer Center and former Chief Data Officer and Head of AI for U.S. Special Operations Command. This program will feature an expert presentation, an introduction by WorldBoston Board member Ann LaFrance, 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.
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Tuesday, February 18th
8:30 – 9:45 AM ET
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit seeks to forge an international consensus on a common foundation for global AI governance. This collaborative effort aims to construct a unified global architecture that harmonizes existing initiatives and promotes sustained efforts to establish a robust scientific consensus on AI technologies and their applications. Join the Stimson Center as they host expert speakers to discuss the implications of the Summit for the world at-large. Speakers for this event include Ambassador Chola Milambo, Permanent Representative of Zambia to the UN and Global Digital Compact, Dr. Pedro Conceição, Human Development Report Office, UNDP, Aziz Soltobaev, Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter, Linda Bonyo, Lawyer’s Hub and AI & Cybertech Governance ImPact Coalition, Allison Pytlak, Stimson Center, and Dr. Richard Ponzio, Stimson Center and AI & Cybertech Governance ImPact Coalition.
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Tuesday, February 18th
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
In a world with many global flashpoints, the South China Sea represents one of the most volatile. As Manila seeks to enhance its critical defensive relationship with Washington and its partnerships with other countries, including the UK, it must also weigh the need for good economic ties with China and its relationship with its neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Join Chatham House as they host Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Philippines, who will discuss the following topics:
What are the prospects for deeper ties between the UK and the Philippines? How can the UK become a bigger partner in the region? How might ASEAN evolve to meet the needs of member states? What role would the Philippines play in any developments? And how can Manila resist pressure from Beijing while avoiding escalating tensions?
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Wednesday, February 19th
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET
Join the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University as they discuss the current and shifting political situation in Syria. Speakers for this program include Ibrahim Al-Assil, Middle East Institute, Marwa Daoudy, Georgetown University,
Qutaiba Idlibi, Atlantic Council, Leila Molana-Allen, PBS Newshour, and Melani Cammett, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
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Thursday, February 20th
3:30 PM ET
In an era of rapidly and perilously shifting geopolitical dynamics, the upcoming edition of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Agenda charts the course for a more secure and sustainable energy future at an especially crucial moment. The launch of the Agenda, the flagship publication of the Council’s Global Energy Center, will feature distinguished leaders from government, industry, and civil society. They will discuss how global affairs are shaping the energy system’s transformation, and what needs to be done to advance energy security, economic opportunity, and net-zero emissions. Speakers will also analyze the findings from our annual Global Energy Agenda survey through which more than 1,000 climate and energy experts provided their outlook on these defining challenges. Speakers include Landon Derentz, Global Energy Center, Lyndsey Merill, Engine No. 1, Christopher Smith, Ford, and Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans, OLADE
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Thursday, February 20th
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
One year after the death of Aleksei Navalny, many of Russia’s opposition leaders remain in exile or imprisoned, leaving the future of Russia’s opposition movement uncertain. Are there leaders in Russia poised to continue the work of Boris Nemtsov, Aleksei Navalny, and others, or will the opposition struggle to find new voices in the face of increasing repression? Could a pro-democracy movement take hold in Russia, or will Russians’ widespread support for Putin continue to stifle meaningful political change? Join us for a discussion on the challenges facing Russia’s political opposition and what it means for the country’s future. Speakers include Natalia Pelevina, Russian Political Opposition, Konstantin Sonin, University of Chicago, Dina Smeltz, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, and Olga Kamenchuk, Northwestern University
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Registration is now open for WorldBoston’s 2025 Academic WorldQuest Competition! Academic WorldQuest is the World Affairs Councils of America's flagship youth education program and is a fun, fast-paced team competition for high school students. It challenges students to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world, testing players' knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures.
This year’s Massachusetts-wide competition will take place at Emmanuel College on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Participation is completely free, and WorldBoston will be sending the winning team to the national competition in Washington, DC! Participating schools may send up to 2 teams to the local competition. You can learn more about Academic WorldQuest and register here.
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The UNAGB Summer Institute in Global Leadership offers week-long leadership development programs for middle and high school students that are designed to cultivate global awareness and leadership skills among students through the core principles of Model UN. Throughout the week, participants engage in dynamic simulations of international diplomacy, participate in meaningful skill-building workshops, and explore complex global issues such as human rights, global health and climate change.
Led by experienced educators and industry professionals, UNAGB’s Summer Institute helps participants develop practical skills in public speaking, research, and consensus-building, preparing them to become effective global citizens and future leaders. By the end of the program, students emerge with a deeper understanding of global challenges and the confidence to contribute positively to their communities and the world at large.
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Are you interested in bringing the world into your classroom? Do you want to inspire your students to be globally engaged? The National Museum of American Diplomacy is offering an hour-long program for professionals in education to share how to introduce and incorporate diplomacy and global perspectives into a school curriculum. This program is completely free and will take place seven times over the next 4 months.
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Want to be a part of 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!
- WorldBoston Event Reporting: Volunteer to write an event recap about one of our Global Engagement events or public programs, to be posted on our website blog and social media. For more information, please email Harrison Zeiberg, Manager of Global Engagement and Operations.
- WorldBoston's #BostonPhotoFriday: We want to see your pictures of Boston! As part of our #BostonPhotoFriday series, we would like to feature our community's photos on our social media. For more information, please email Harrison Zeiberg, Manager of Global Engagement and Operations.
- 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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