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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 | Climate Technology
Hybrid Event
Wednesday, December 11th
6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Will the United States and other powerful countries approach current and future climate initiatives with an increased commitment to nationalism? Or could a spirit of international accord develop to confront the “common enemy” of climate change? Join us when we host Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO of MassCEC for our next Great Decisions Program.
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The World Ahead 2025: Top 10 Trends To Watch
Monday, December 9
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
After an unprecedented year of elections, new leaders around the globe who have promised change will be expected to deliver in 2025. The world will also be coming to terms with the outcome of America’s elections in November. New alliances are forming, and old ones are fraying in an increasingly tense and dangerous world. But the adoption of green tech continues to outpace the most optimistic forecasts, even as concerns grow over artificial intelligence and its voracious appetite for chips, energy, water, and data. To learn more, join the Tennessee World Affairs Council for their next event when they host Tim Standage, Deputy Editor of The Economist.
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The Arms Trade
Treaty at 10
Tuesday, December 10
9:00 – 10:15 AM ET
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) celebrates the tenth anniversary of its entry into force in December 2024. The anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the treaty’s development and aims and helps us look forward to the treaty’s implementation and future. Join the Stimson Center for their next event where they will discuss the first decade of the ATT’s implementation and the opportunities for the ATT in the future. The event will feature experts: Jennifer Cavenagh, Daniel Lee, Carina Solmirano, Rachel Stohl, and Roberto Dondisch.
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Relations with Turkey under Trump 2.0
Wednesday, December 11
9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
Over the past decade, the United States’ partnership with Turkey, a long-standing NATO ally, has been troubled by differences in approaches to the Middle East and Russia, Ankara’s illiberal turn under President Erdoğan, and the U.S. partnership with the Syrian Kurds. Donald Trump’s return to the White House offers both possibilities and challenges for a rethink in both capitals’ approaches to the relationship. What would recalibration look like for Ankara or Washington? Join Brookings for their next event when they host Evren Balta, Nicholas Danforth, and Rich Outzen.
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Understanding Climate Migration
Wednesday, December 11
3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Environmental causes for migration are not new, but as climate change and extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, domestic and international displacement will continue to rise. The World Bank has predicted as a worst-case scenario that up to 216 million people could become internally displaced by 2050, but if concrete steps are taken now, that could be reduced by 80 percent. Join the Seattle World Affairs Council when they host Dr. Kanta Kumari Rigaud and Mariam Traore Chazalnoël for their next event.
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The future of the African Union
Thursday, December 12
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
The term of African Union Commission Chairperson, HE Moussa Faki Mahamat ends in February 2025. This comes as the AU took its seat for the first time as a full member of the G20 in November 2024, signaling international expectations of a more assertive AU. The AU shapes the continent’s economic vision, including through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and crisis response. To learn more join Chatham House for their next event when they host, Rt Hon Raila Odinga EGH, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya and candidate for AU Commission Chairperson.
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Confronting Armageddon: Wargaming Nuclear Deterrence and Its Failures in a U.S.-China Conflict over Taiwan
Friday, December 13
12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
Join CSIS when they launch their report, done in collaboration with the MIT Security Studies Program Wargaming Lab, Confronting Armageddon: Wargaming Nuclear Deterrence and Its Failures in a U.S.-China Conflict over Taiwan. This study examines nuclear dynamics in a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a war that the authors hope will never occur and asks the question, what creates the greatest pressure for nuclear weapons use in such a conflict? The event will feature experts, Mark F. Cancian, Matthew F. Cancian, Eric Heginbotham, Lt Gen Wallace “Chip” Gregson, Charles Glaser, and Tong Zhao
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Join a dynamic, nonpartisan international affairs organization and play a key role in fostering international engagement.
Apply to be the Operations and Finance Manager. This management position is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in non-profit finance and operations functions.
The Operations and Finance Manager will oversee finance and operations functions and report to the CEO. Responsibilities include operations support, financial management and development of best practice process and procedures.
Ready to join the WorldBoston team? Please email a resumé and cover letter to opportunity@worldboston.org. No phone calls or inquiries.
Apply to be Manager of Citizen Diplomacy Programs. The Manager of Citizen Diplomacy will oversee different aspects of WorldBoston citizen diplomacy programs, particularly in sourcing and driving WorldBoston’s portfolio of Custom Visitor Programs.
This role involves project management role including creating and tracking proposals, programming visits, interfacing with visitors, and national programming partners in Washington, D.C. No phone calls or inquiries.
Ready to join the WorldBoston team? Email a resumé and cover letter to Joshua Bruno at jbruno@worldboston.org by Noon (12pm EST) Monday, December 9.
Learn more about both positions here!
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The Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) is a student-led, academic and cultural exchange program to build closer ties between young leaders in both countries. Each year, an equal number of students from the US and South Korea are competitively selected to spend time together in the summer, studying and analyzing US-South Korea relations while visiting diverse regions in both host countries. The conference will take place from July 12th – July 26th 2025. Applicants must be enrolled in university and have good academic standing and be proficient in English. The application closes December 22nd.
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The Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) is a student-led exchange program, initiated in 1934 by university students concerned by the breakdown of bilateral relations prior to the Second World War. Today, an equal number of students from the U.S. and Japan are competitively selected each year to spend three weeks together, studying and analyzing Japan-U.S. relations while visiting three to four diverse regions in the host country. The conference will take place in Kyoto, Osaka, Kunamoto, and Tokyo from July 31st to August 21st, 2025. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students. The application closes on December 27th.
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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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