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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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“On Xi Jinping” with Ambassador Kevin Rudd
Monday, October 21
4:00 – 5:00 PM ET
Join the Center for Strategic and International Studies when they host Kevin Rudd, Australian Ambassador to the United States and former Australian Prime Minister to speak about his new book On Xi Jinping: How Xi's Marxist Nationalism is Shaping China and the World. He argues that there have been large shifts in China’s ideological worldview under Xi Jinping, creating a new form of “Marxist-Leninist Nationalism” which informs Beijing’s approach to politics, economics, and foreign policy. The event will also include commentary from speakers John J. Hamre, Jude Blanchette, and Charles Edel
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Nuclear Disruption: Navigating a Shifting Nuclear Landscape from Energy to Defense
Tuesday, October 22
9:00 – 11:30 AM ET
The nuclear sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation. On the civilian side, countries and industries are exploring nuclear energy in a push to decarbonize, especially as conflicts from Ukraine to Africa are disrupting the global supply of nuclear fuel. In contrast, on the military side, all nine nations with nuclear weapons are rapidly modernizing and expanding their nuclear arsenals. To learn more join the Stimson Center for their next event featuring experts Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Phil Chaffee, Kirk Schnoebelen, Ella Nilsen, Dan Grazier, Christina McAllister, Christopher Preble, and Cindy Vestergaard
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Explosive Triangle: Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Wednesday, October 23
10:00 – 10:45 PM ET
Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has broken a status quo that could carry potentially momentous consequences for a country and a region already marked by a year of conflict. Critical questions loom. What are Israel’s military objectives in the south and can they be achieved? How will Iran respond to the weakening of its billion-dollar proxy? And are there realistic opportunities for the international community, especially the United States, to pursue diplomatic options that could produce greater stability in Lebanon and along the Israel-Lebanon border? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with Kim Ghattas and Ambassador David Satterfield to address these and other questions on Carnegie Connects.
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WorldNow: America’s Cold Warrior Paul Nitze and National Security
Wednesday, October 23
6:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut when they host James Graham Wilson a historian at the US Department of State to speak about his new book America’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan where he traces Paul Nitze’s career path in national security after World War II.
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Pathways to tackling Africa’s Debt Crisis Through Improved Credit Ratings
Thursday, October 24
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Sovereign credit ratings play a crucial role in determining access to affordable financing. These ratings invariably contain some subjectivity. African countries often face suboptimal ratings due to subjective assessments. To address these challenges, a new credit ratings initiative has been established to level the playing field by equipping countries with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their ratings outcomes, and ensure more accurate assessments of their economic health. Join the Brookings Institute for their next event to learn more. It will feature experts Retselisitsoe Adelaide Matlanyane, Ahmed Shide, and Aloysius Uche Ordu.
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The Road to Investment, Peace, and Security in the DRC
Friday, October 25
12:00 PM ET
The DRC is the second largest country in Africa with one of the fastest growing populations in the world. As the DRC continues to grow as a major player, it will need support in ensuring democracy and human rights, combatting the ongoing climate crisis, securing supply chains of critical minerals necessary for the energy transition; and unlocking regional trade and investment as demonstrated through projects such as the Lobito Corridor. Join the Atlantic Council for their next event with speakers Mustafa Rawji, Samaila Zubairu, Fred Kempe, Doudou Fwamba Likunde, Peter Sullivan, Abdoul Salam Bello, Dave Peterson, Aurélien Mali, Mohan Vivekanandan, Calixte Ahokpossi, and Fawzi Abi Saleh
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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 the chance to be a part of WorldBoston’s Dinner Diplomacy program? Engage with international professionals of visiting delegations for a meal at your home. We have many opportunities this summer to get involved! Hosting visitors in an informal setting allows you to meet distinguished visitors from all over the world and learn more about their country, culture, and field of 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 supper hosting opportunities!
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The Council on Foreign Relations has opened their applications for the prestigious International Affairs Fellowship. Designed for mid-career professionals, this fellowship includes a placement with a professional resource in-person for 12 months. Fellows should anticipate a $120000 stipend for the entire year, with no other employee benefits, including health insurance. Interested candidates can apply between August 15th and October 31st, 2024.
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The 2025 United States Youth Ambassador Program application is now open. The Youth Ambassador Program brings together High School students and adult mentors from across the Western Hemisphere to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities. You can apply to be either a youth ambassador or an adult mentor. To be a youth ambassador you must be a U.S. citizen or resident, between 15-17 years old at the start of the exchange, and will graduate High School in 2026 or later. To be an adult mentor you must be a U.S. citizen or resident and actively work with youth in a High School or community setting. Exchange programs will occur in the summer of 2025. The priority application deadline ends October 21st and the application closes November 11th.
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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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