Dear Friends,
Welcome to this week’s WorldBoston Recommends email, highlighting high-quality programming for the upcoming week, 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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Wednesday, July 6th
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Join the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute for a discussion of the responses that African countries should mount to effectively respond to the climate emergency and contribute to global climate commitments. The panel will feature Colin Grant, Dr. Fernando Barrio, Khetsiwe Khumalo, Dr. Deepa Pullanikkatil, and Atâyi Babs.
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Wednesday, July 6th
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM ET
Democracy in the U.S. has suffered a series of setbacks in recent years, and the risk of further social division looms as issues like abortion rights and gun control rise to the top of the agenda. Join Chatham House for a discussion of global perceptions of the U.S. The panel will feature Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri, Sarah Baxter, and Gary Gerstle.
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Thursday, July 7th
9:00 – 9:45 AM ET
In this era of revived great power competition, the United States faces adversaries increasingly willing and able to challenge its global interests and project their influence. Join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs as they host Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, Kishore Mahbubani, and Ivo Daalder to discuss the new geopolitical order emerging from Russia and China’s efforts to counter U.S. power.
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Thursday, July 7th
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
The West has shown unity and commitment to Ukraine that would not have been forecast a year ago. But how does this conflict end? Join the Tennessee World Affairs Council and the American Council on Germany for a discussion with Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, about the latest developments of the conflict in Europe and put it in perspective by discussing the lasting consequences.
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Tune into this weekly podcast that breaks down international news and foreign policy developments without it feeling like homework. Each week, Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes walk you through the latest developments with a variety of experts and take you behind the scenes of big decisions with the people who were there. Count on hearing stories from the White House Situation Room, funny anecdotes, and maybe a few F-bombs along the way. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Have you taken our What in the World? quiz yet this week?
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