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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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Entrepreneurship and innovation: How Saudi women are leading the way
Tuesday, October 15
12:00 PM ET
Join the Atlantic Council for a roundtable discussion with fellows from their WIn Fellowship. This discussion will cover topics such as recent developments and policy initiatives, key sectors where Saudi women are making strides, the role of digital platforms in empowering female entrepreneurs, and predictions for the future of women entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia.
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Violence and Society Seminar: Political Responses from Latin America
Tuesday, October 15
4:00 – 5:30 PM ET
Over the past few decades, criminal and state violence have become a defining feature of everyday life and politics in Latin America. Why do some citizens pursue civic engagement after exposure to violence and not others? How is the left approaching insecurity, policing, and crime in Latin America? Join the Fredrick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University for their next event with experts Rebecca Bell-Martin, Rebecca Hanson, and Markus-Michael Müller
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Assessing Opportunities for Protection of Civilians in Sudan
Wednesday, October 16
1:00-2:30 PM ET
The war in Sudan is causing the fastest-growing humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world today. Since the conflict erupted, the international community has undertaken a variety of political initiatives aimed at achieving a ceasefire. But in the absence of such an agreement, the human toll of the conflict continues to mount. To learn more join the Stimson Center for their next event featuring experts Thomas Perriello, Quscondy Abdulshaf, Julie Gregory, Hardin Lang, Lisa Sharland, Rachel Stohl, and Daniel P. Sullivan
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China's Evolving Nuclear Policy: What It Means for U.S. Security and International Stability
Wednesday, October 16
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
For the first time in 44 years, China has just conducted a flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. Two months earlier, China’s ruling party declared that the country would “accelerate the development of strategic deterrent capabilities.” What is driving this expansion? What are its implications for U.S. security and international stability? And how can the risks of an arms race and nuclear conflict be mitigated? Join the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for their next event featuring James M. Acton, Fiona Cunningham, Tong Zhao, and William J. Hennigan.
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U.S.–China Science and Technology Exclusion: Pressures Building Toward Conflict?
Thursday, October 17
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Leaders in both the United States and China claim to have stabilized a relationship that recently seemed headed for open conflict. In particular, the realm of science and technology has quietly become a pivotal field of battle as each side restricts the other and tries to dominate the key sectors. How might tensions in this realm push toward geopolitical conflict, and what policies are required to limit that danger? Join the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft for their next event with experts Kendra Schaefer, Denis Simon, Geoffrey Gertz, and Jake Werner.
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Helping Communities Prepare for Climate Risks
Friday, October 18
2:00 – 3:15 PM ET
Our changing climate has implications for the safety, well-being, and resilience of our nation’s communities. The climate risks that many communities face are often compounded by social vulnerabilities. Yet, local leaders and community members often lack accessible and actionable climate services such as data, information, and tools that can help them make informed decisions about adaptation and resilience. To learn more join Brookings for their next event with speakers Xavier de Souza Briggs, Jainey Bavishi, Atyia Martin, and Rajul Pandya.
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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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