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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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Chat & Chowder | Breaking the Mold
Hybrid Event
Tuesday, November 12
6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Join us for this installment of our popular Chat & Chowder series, featuring Rohit Lamba, Assistant Professor of Economics at Cornell University. Lamba will discuss his new book Breaking that Mold: India's Untraveled Path to Prosperity.
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America’s Foreign Policy Future: A Post-Election Analysis
Tuesday, November 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Join the Stimson Center when they discuss the impact of the election on foreign policy. They will explore foreign policy risks, priorities, and the future of American interests through a range of regional lenses, including the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine, Russia, trans-Atlantic security dynamics, and the Middle East. The event will feature experts: Nancy A. Yousse, Amy Mackinnon, Kelly Griec, Rachel Minyoung Le, Robert Manning, Christopher Preble, Yun Sun, Elizabeth Threlkeld, Elias Yousif Sally Yozell, and Nudhara Yusuf.
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Investments for Influence? China’s Growing Role in Africa
Tuesday, November 12
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Since the mid-90s China has become Africa’s largest trading partner as well as its largest bilateral creditor through its Belt & Road Initiative that funds infrastructure, mining, and energy development projects. These projects have helped to modernize many countries, but at what cost? The BRI has helped make China a major power on the continent. It also led to numerous debt crises for recipients of Chinese investments. To learn more, join the World Affairs Council of Seattle for their next event when they host Jendayi E. Frazer and Dr. Deborah Brautigam.
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Ensuring U.S. Leadership in AI
Wednesday, November 13
9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
To secure and sustain its leadership in AI development, the United States must adopt a comprehensive strategy that integrates technological innovation with robust infrastructure planning. Join the Center for Strategic and International Studies for a discussion on how to create a cohesive framework for addressing the critical infrastructure gaps in data centers and energy systems needed to support AI’s rapid growth. This event will feature Senator John Hickenlooper, Chris Lehane, Chris Miller, Tanya Das, and Saif Khan.
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Lost Souls – Soviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War
Wednesday, November 13
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
The Western reception of refugees, emigres and dissidents from the Soviet bloc and Russia has been both a humanitarian policy, and an important part of strategy and propaganda against the West’s geopolitical and ideological adversaries. This strategy continued to a reduced extent after the Cold War and has now returned with full force as a result of the flight of Russians to the West as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. Join the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft for their next event when they host Sheila Fitzpatrick, Professor at Australian Catholic University to discuss her unreleased book Lost Souls: Soviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War.
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2024 Economic Outlook
Thursday, November 14
9:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Join the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for their next event to hear from leading experts in the fields of local, national, and global economics, entrepreneurship, AI, small businesses, and more. The program will focus on the economic outlook of Greater Boston and the Commonwealth, including reflections on rapid technology advancements, evolving workforce and industry trends, and global geopolitical implications for our city and state, to inform your strategic planning for 2025. It will feature experts Egon Zakrajšek, Grace Lee, Dr. Stephen Spinelli Jr., Caitlin Reimers Brumme, and Carol Meyers.
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The UN’s Pact for the Future: Between Aspirations and Reality in the UN System
In-Person Event
Thursday, November 14
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET
Join the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University for their next event with Rytis Paulauskas, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lithuania to the United Nations. This discussion will be moderated by Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School of Global Studies.
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The Festival of Italian Creativity in Boston will take place from November 19-21. The science, technology, and business days of the festival will spotlight six key themes designed to foster dialogue and networking. These sessions will address crucial cultural, social, technological, and scientific challenges that influence our shared future. Topics will include Life Sciences, Climate Sustainability, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Electronics, AI, and Space, creating a unique forum to connect with a remarkable lineup of leaders from both Boston and Italy, including scientists, professionals, entrepreneurs, professors, and innovators. Admission to the festival is free, but seating is limited, and registration is required. Register soon to ensure your participation.
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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 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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