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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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Great Decisions: International Cooperation on Climate Change
Tuesday, September 30th
6:00-7:00 PM
THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Over the past 30 years, climate change has become one of the central global challenges of the modern era, one that has hugely important consequences for the livability of the planet.
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th, for a timely discussion of this topic with Dr. Kelly Sims Gallagher, Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy.
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Monday, September 29th
12:00 PM ET
The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center will host an #ACFrontPage conversation with Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal and past chairperson of the African Union, to discuss Africa’s economic, security, and diplomatic roles in the world, amid a shifting geopolitical landscape and a changing U.S.-Africa relationship. Sall—a member of the Atlantic Council’s International Advisory Board—will share his vision for a proactive African diplomacy as opportunities for the continent expand and threats continue to loom. Speaking on the occasion of publishing his latest book, “Africa, Leading from the Heart,” Sall will also reflect upon his career, including his twelve years at the helm of Senegal.
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Monday, September 29th
6:00 PM ET
In-Person attendance requires a Harvard ID
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on national security and foreign policy with John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor during President Trump's first term, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush. Mr. Bolton is the author of “The Room Where it Happened,” published in 2020. For this event, he will be in conversation with Professor Jeff Frankel, the James W. Harpel Professor of Capital Formation and Growth at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Reimagining Global Order
Wednesday, October 1st
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Against the backdrop of today’s devastating wars, runaway climate change, unconstrained artificial intelligence, and other factors fueling longstanding inequality and injustice, global order appears fragile and in flux. Bringing unique perspectives to the challenge of a reimagined global order, Dr. Amitav Acharya, American University Distinguished Professor of International Relations, will introduce his new book The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West, and Quincy Institute Executive Vice President, Dr. Trita Paris, will share recommendations from the Better Order Project: Toward a Better Security Order. The Director of the Stimson Center’s Global Governance, Justice & Security Program, Dr. Richard Ponzio, will further moderate a brief dialogue on reimagining global order before opening-up to Q&A.
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Thursday, October 2nd
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction – it is here, powerful and advancing faster than most realize. From large language models that can generate human-level text to algorithms shaping economies and market decisions to support development and fielding of military capabilities with increased mass, survivability and lethality, AI may already be shifting the balance of global power. Alex Krasodomski, Programme Director of the Digital Society Programme, will explore the breakthroughs that are redefining geopolitics, the risks of miscalculation in a high-stakes technological arms race, the gap between what AI can do and how prepared global societies are to manage it, and who are the geo-political losers in a race to AGI.
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Thursday, October 2nd
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
The Quad partners—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—confront acute and evolving challenges in their efforts to deter China in the Indo-Pacific. Beyond China’s continued military modernization, recent U.S. political uncertainty, strains in the U.S.-India relationship, and fissures in other regional agreements, such as AUKUS, bring the Quad partners to an inflection point. Although all members maintain core interests in collaborating on deterrence, recent disruptions have destabilized progress. What is the way forward for the Quad in 2025 and beyond? This panel discussion will feature Lisa Curtis, Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at CNAS, Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, Senior Fellow and Director of the Defense Program at CNAS, Dr. Arzan Tarapore, Visiting Fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and Dr. Satoru Mori, Professor and Deputy Director of the Keio Center for Strategy at Keio University.
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16th Annual Consuls Reception
Early Bird Tickets
Early Bird Registration for the 16th Annual Consuls Reception closes on Monday, September 29th, at noon.
All are welcome to join us in honoring the Consular Corps serving Boston and New England and to support WorldBoston's mission of international engagement and global cooperation. This event will feature remarks from our keynote speaker Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, Chief Executive Officer and President of MassBio.
Early Bird Tickets are limited! Make sure to act soon!
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Pathfinder: A National Security Essay Contest
Pathfinder, is a writing competition for graduate students and early-career professionals. Responding to a prompt, authors should analyze a national security challenge and suggest a way to address it in 800–1,000 words. This competition will give the next generation of national security leaders an opportunity to have their writing and analysis published and promoted by both CNAS and Breaking Defense.
To enter, applicants should submit their résumé and their essay by Sunday, September 28, at 11:59 p.m.
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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!
- 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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