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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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Monday, February 24th
10:00 – 11:15 AM ET
Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine remains sovereign and independent, with strengthened security and political ties to Europe and the United States. But its defensive war and Washington’s support for Kyiv stand at a turning point with Ukraine facing challenges on the battlefield, and President Donald Trump has vowed to bring the war to an end. Join the Brookings for this timely discussion featuring expert speakers Fiona Hill, Anastasiaa Lapatina, Tyler McBrien, and Constanze Stelzenmüller
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Tuesday, February 25th
9:30 AM ET
In this hour-long fireside chat, you’ll hear from Profressor Ibok Oduro, Dr. Rana M.I. Morsy, and Dr. Mama Sy, three women from Africa who are building scientific capacity in their home countries. Coming from three nations and at three stages in their respective careers, these scientists will discuss their journeys in the lab and academic leadership, all moderated by Seeding Labs Board Member Kala Subramanian, PhD.
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Odious Debt: Bankruptcy, International Law & the Making of Latin America
Wednesday, February 26th
4:00 – 5:30 PM ET
Join the Pardee Center for the next event in the International History Institute’s (IHI) “History of International Law” speaker series. Edward Jones Corredera will discuss his new book, “Odious Debt: Bankruptcy, International Law & the Making of Latin America.” With a focus on the early modern Spanish Empire and modern Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, “Odious Debt” studies 400 years of history and unearths overlooked congressional debates and understudied thinkers. The book shows how discussions on the morality of debt and default played a structuring role in the construction and codification of national constitutions, identities, and international legal norms in Latin America.
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Wednesday, February 26th
3:00 PM ET
In 1991–93, Mark Brzezinski was a Fulbright Scholar in newly post-communist Poland. Thirty years later he returned as the U.S. ambassador to Poland, a country embedded in the EU and NATO, and an ally deeply involved in providing support for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of that country. Join the Commonwealth Club of World Affairs for an in-depth conversation with Brzezinski about Poland, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Germany, the European Union and more.
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Friday, February 28th
10:00 – 10:45 AM ET
The automotive industry in North America operates as a highly integrated, cross-border network, reflecting decades of collaboration under trade agreements like the Auto Pact and, more recently, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This vertical integration enables the seamless movement of raw materials and finished products between the three countries. This supply chain interdependence allows both countries to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and compete in the global automotive market. Please join the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program for a conversation on the bilateral US-Canada mineral relationship and its role in driving a competitive US auto industry with Emily Olson, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Vale Base Metals, and Jasper Jung, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives for Global Public Policy at General Motors, and Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program.
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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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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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