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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 | Lost Decade
Hybrid Event
Monday, September 9
6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
Join us for this installment of our popular Chat & Chowder series, featuring former Ambassador Robert Blackwill, Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and a senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Ambassador Blackwill will be discussing his new book Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power.
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Why do Autocrats Survive?
Tuesday, September 3
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Autocratic regimes have long endured. They adapt, survive, and learn from one another how to overcome political crises while also shaping international relations in profound ways. Modern autocracy has evolved from the ‘strong man’ model and now incorporates sophisticated surveillance technologies and financial structures. But are they more resilient? To learn more join Chatham House for their next event featuring experts Bronwen Maddox, Anne Applebaum, Ben Bland, and Sir John Jenkins
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Commercial Diplomacy for Developing Economies: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Tuesday, September 3
6:00 – 8:00 PM ET
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency links US businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries. Join the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire to learn more about the agency's pivotal role in fostering economic growth through international partnerships featuring Enoh T. Ebong, the Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
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Forecasting the Future for U.S.-Taiwan Economic Cooperation
Wednesday, September 4
9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
New administrations in Taiwan and the United States offer an opportunity to broaden economic and technological cooperation. Washington and Taipei have struggled to agree on and sign a bilateral trade agreement, but they have pursued market opening and an array of technology-related collaboration initiatives. To learn about this topic join the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for their next event, featuring Evan A. Feigenbaum, Tain-Jy Chen, Jason Hsu, and Erin L. Murphy
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Climate Capitalism: Winning the Race to Zero Emissions and Solving the Crisis of Our Age
ONLINE EVENT
Wednesday, September 4
10:00 – 11:30 AM ET
Akshat Rathi presents a narrative journey of how renewable energy transformation and climate-centered approaches are benefiting communities far and wide in his book, Climate Capitalism: Winning the Race to Zero Emissions and Solving the Crisis of Our Age. To learn more about his book join New America for their next event with Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter for Climate at Bloomberg News
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2024 Spotlight on Brazil: Faculty Flash Talks & Community Networking
In-Person Event
Friday, September 6
4:00 – 6:30 PM ET
Join the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies for this two part event to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. Harvard faculty will deliver short presentations on their research and ongoing initiatives related to Brazil. After the roundtable there will be a chance to network with new and returning Brazilian and Brazilianist students, faculty, and visiting scholars
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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 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.
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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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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.
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