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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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International Affairs Book Swap
In-Person Event | The Law Offices of Foley & Lardner, LLP
Tuesday, February 11th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
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Show your love for networking and books! Exchange conversation and previously-loved international affairs books at our International Affairs Book Swap on February 11th!
Come shop and swap and be sure to check out our raffle prizes, which include can’t-miss opportunities at the Park Plaza Hotel, the Battery Wharf Hotel, and the New England Aquarium!
Food and refreshments will be provided, as well as drawings for the 2025 Great Decisions Briefing Book.
Register now to secure your spot! Can’t get enough of WorldBoston? Join us at 5:30 before the book swap for a “FAQ session with WorldBoston” to learn more about WorldBoston and our upcoming events.
Bring a book (or two), and leave with an expanded global mindset or network, maybe a prize, and a story to share! This may be your date with destiny and your next great read!
Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate walk-ins for the in-person program.
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Great Decisions with Lt. Col. Thomas Kenney | AI and American National Security
Hybrid Event | Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering
Tuesday, February 25th
6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, is increasingly seen as an emerging technology that could disrupt all facets of society, and potentially impact our national security.
Join us for a timely discussion with Lt. Col. Thomas Kenney, outgoing commander of the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) on Camp Pendleton North, San Diego, CA, and Fellow at the Belfer Center. This program will feature an expert presentation, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.
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EVs and the Road Ahead: Will the Trump Administration Stall Adoption?
Monday, February 10th
12:00 – 1:15 PM ET
President Trump has vowed to cut off federal and state support for electric vehicles, but can his administration really put the brakes on EV adoption? Join us for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Elaine Buckberg, Senior Fellow at Harvard University’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability.
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Haiti Situation Today
Monday, February 10th
7:00 PM ET
Virtual Only
Join the UCLA Latin American Institute in collaboration with
the Program on Caribbean Studies and the Latin American Institute at UCLA, Global Studies, Africana Studies, and Latin American Studies at William & Mary for a program diving into the current political situation in Haiti. This event will feature expert speakers Laurent Dubois, Professor of the History & Principles of Democracy and Professor of History, University of Virginia, and Widlore Mérancourt, editor in chief of Ayibopost and a Haitian journalist who has written extensively on gang violence and systemic corruption in Haiti.
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Power and Climate Change: How Inequality Impedes Effective International Collaboration with Miriam Gay-Antaki
Tuesday, February 11th
6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Join the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan as they welcome Miriam Gay-Antaki, Geographer, University of New Mexico on the topic of Power and Climate Change. While the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the most important international meeting surrounding climate change, it can perpetuate or contest socio-environmental narratives responsible for social and environmental inequalities. This program will examine the intersections of power in climate change policy, focusing on how power relations shape policy outcomes at the COPs. Dr. Gay-Antaki will reveal how long-standing power dynamics hinder international collaboration and effective climate action despite efforts to increase participation from underrepresented groups including: women, indigenous peoples, and the global South.
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Living the Asian Century: A Book Conversation with Kishore Mahbubani
Wednesday, February 12th
8:30 – 9:30 AM ET
Join the Quincy Institute as they host author Kishore Mahbubani who will discuss his latest book, “Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir.” In his book Prof. Mahbubani interweaves the dramatic transformation of Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the world with his own life story. Born in Singapore to working-class immigrant parents, Mahbubani tells us how he transcended a childhood of poverty and traversed his diplomatic and intellectual journey, shaping and being shaped by a fast-rising region, even as Singapore trailblazed a unique model of economic development and leadership in the Global South. Candid and insightful, the book reveals the many facets of the man and the geopolitics of his times.
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Dangerous Changes: When Military Innovation Backfires
Thursday, February 13th
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET
Prevailing wisdom suggests that innovation consistently enhances the effectiveness of a state’s armed forces. Military organizations that resist innovation suffer from unhealthy pathologies whereas those that innovate keep up with the changing character of war. Yet self-defeating innovation can and does occur. Professor Kuo explains how radical innovation in military organizations can be counterproductive. He explores how these harmful effects unfolded in British armor innovation in the 1920s and 1930s and draws lessons for contemporary military innovation efforts.
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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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