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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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Monday, March 4
10:00 – 11:00 AM ET
How can cooperation between the EU and the US increase security in the region? Join the Center for Strategic and International Studieswhen they host AmbassadorCharles Fries, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense at the European External Action Service, to discuss the benefits of the US-EU partnership and future challenges.
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In-Person Event
Monday, March 4
12:30 PM ET
Why is DEI so relevant for schools of international affairs? Join the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University for this insightful discussion featuring Scott Taylor, Dean of the Pardee School, and Carla Koppell, Georgetown University’s Vice Dean for DEI.
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Tuesday, March 5
2:00 PM ET
As one of just 8 countries with territory in the Arctic, the United States has a responsibility to protect the region as it becomes an increasingly active security environment. Join RAND for a timely discussion featuring experts Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier, Scott Savitz, Abbie Tingstad, Stephanie Pezard, Yuliya Shokh, and Scott Stephenson.
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Wednesday, March 6
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
How will history view the Biden administration’s foreign policy? Join the Cato Institute for this discussion featuring Alexander Ward, author of The Internationalists, alongside former ccting US Secretary of Defense Chris Miller, and policy experts Justin Logan and Emma Ashford.
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In-Person Event
Wednesday, March 6
5:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Join the Mittal Institute at Harvard University for the launch of their new series exploring the regional and global implications of the Indian elections as the world’s largest democracy. This panel will feature expert remarks from Sandipto Dasgupta, Sushant Singh, and Raheel Dhattiwala.
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Thursday, March 7
9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
In December 2022, Japan introduced its new and ambitious defense plan, the first update to its security design since 1954. To assess Japan’s defense transformation, join the Hudson Institute when they host former National Security Advisor of Japan Shigeru Kitamura, Brigadier General James Wellons, and Sugio Takahashi.
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In-Person Event
Thursday, March 7
6:00 – 8:00 PM ET
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the United Nations Association of Greater Boston will take a look at the 5th UN Sustainable Development Goal, Gender Equality, during this program focused on “Financial Security and Independence for Women Worldwide”. The program will feature Elaine Martyn, Tara Kenney, and Malia Lazu.
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Friday, March 8
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
As the war in Ukraine rages on, it is important to reflect on the ways in which conflict impacts not only its citizens but human rights globally. Join the World Affairs Council of Connecticut for a special International Women’s Day event featuring Her Excellency Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States.
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The Center for a New American Security is hosting The Pitch: A Competition of New Ideas, its annual event to elevate emerging and diverse voices in national security. Selected applicants will make their pitch for innovative policy ideas to meet new challenges in U.S. national security policy in front of a distinguished panel of judges. The first round will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 24, and winners will present at the CNAS National Security Conference on June 6 in Washington DC. Applications are due on Monday, March 18.
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Sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mosaic Taiwan is a fellowship exchange program for young individuals in the US and Canada interested in global affairs to gain firsthand experience with Taiwanese culture and society. The program takes place in Taiwan from June 17 to June 28, 2024, and travel expenses are paid by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To participate, submit your application by March 8th.
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The Fletcher School’s Executive Education course, Making Change: How to Design Public Policies that Work, offers an in depth look at how public policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated, giving participants a robust framework to create effective policies in their communities. This course will be taught by Professor Carlos Alvarado-Quesada, former President of Costa Rica, and includes both live Zoom sessions and self-paced coursework from May to July. Use code ExecEdCarlos20 at checkout to get a 20% discount on the enrollment fee.
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Education First’s International Language Campus in Brighton is seeking individuals passionate about cultural exchange to serve as hosts for international students. Being a host family with EF is a unique, rewarding, fun, and educational experience for all members of the family and an opportunity to create long-lasting, global relationships. Hosts can be single family households, empty nesters, families with young children, etc., and will be offered a weekly stipend to offset meal costs.
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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 Natalie Mase, Director of Operations and Global Engagement Programs.
- 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.
- American Foreign Service Association Essay Contest: AFSA invites high school students to participate in an essay contest exploring how diplomats can continue to evolve their craft to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. Learn more and submit your piece here.
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The new U.S. Department of State ExchangeAlumni website offers alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, U.S. government staff, and partner organizations exclusive opportunities network, share highlights, post job listings, promote events, and more. Before accessing the website, ExchangeAlumni must register for an account with ECA’s Office of Alumni Affairs.
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