|
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,
|
Mary P. Yntema
President & CEO
|
|
|
Harboring Global Partnerships! An Evening of Networking
In-Person Event
Monday, August 26
5:30 – 7:30 PM ET
Join WorldBoston on August 26th at the Battery Wharf Hotel, Skylight Space, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for an evening of networking with globally and marine-minded professionals! As a coastal city, Boston has a vested interest in preserving our oceans and developing maritime infrastructure. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with others who share these interests. And that's not all—attendees will be entered into a raffle with exciting prizes! You could win a night’s stay at the Battery Wharf Hotel, a Museum of Science gift basket and Exhibit Hall passes, WorldBoston swag, and more!
All attendees must register beforehand. Space is limited.
|
|
|
|
|
The Wagner Group and Russia in Africa one year after Prigozhin’s death
Tuesday, August 20
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
In 2023, an airplane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the Russian private security company the Wagner Group, crashed, killing him and most of Wagner’s leadership. The deaths left uncertainties as to Wagner’s operations in the Middle East and Africa. In the year since, how has the Wagner Group maintained its operations and recreated its leadership? To learn more join Brookings Institute for their next event featuring, Angela Stent, Christopher Faulkner, Mark Galeotti, and John Lechner.
|
|
 |
|
Defining America's Future: The Role of Foreign Policy in 2024
Tuesday, August 20
3:00-4:00 PM ET
Both Republicans and Democrats are setting up camp in the Midwest this summer. How is foreign policy shaping the parties’ campaign strategies? How are voters across the country thinking about America’s role in the world? Learn about how global issues could sway the election's outcome and redefine the US position on the world stage at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs next event with Susan Rice, Gina McCarthy, and Rajiv Shah
|
|
|
|
AI and the Evolution of Biological National Security Risks
Wednesday, August 21
10:30 – 11:30 AM ET
In the wake of a global pandemic and rapidly advancing AI technologies, scientists and government leaders from around the world have sounded alarms about a changing biothreat landscape. What actions need to be taken now, and what emerging capabilities need to be monitored for future threats? To learn more join the Center for a New American Security for this timely event featuring Anita Cicero, Sonia Ben Ouagrham-Gormley, Stephanie Guerra, and Bill Drexel.
|
|
|
|
Will a Saudi-Israel Normalization Deal Undermine Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts?
Wednesday, August 21
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
The Biden administration argues that Saudi-Israel normalization would pave the way to settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But the impact of the previous normalization deals under the Trump administration’s Abraham Accords paints a very different picture. Join the Quincy Institute for their next event about the impact of the normalization deals on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with experts: Jeremy Pressman, Rula Jebreal, Jon Hoffman, and Trita Parsi.
|
|
|
|
South Korean Approaches to North Korean Human Rights: Civil Society Initiatives
Wednesday, August 21
7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Join the Stimson Center and 38 North for a discussion on how diverse South Korean civil society organizations are working to raise awareness, document, and improve the human rights situation in North Korea. This event features experts, Hanna Song, Kwang Baek Lee, Kyong-hui Choi, and Seung-hyeon Kim.
|
|
|
|
What is the Demographic Emergency in East Asia?
Thursday, August 22
9:30 – 10:30 AM ET
The shrinking and aging societies in Asia, particularly Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan, raised the concerns of long-term economic and societal implications of a decreasing workforce and a higher dependency ratio of the super-aged population to younger. Please join Andrew Oros, Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Washington College, and Jennifer D. Sciubba, President and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, for an engaging discussion on the intricate nature of demographic shifts in East Asia.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
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!
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
 |
|
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 to 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
