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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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The Future of Global Engagement: Exploring WACA’s Influence on Education and Leadership
Tuesday, September 24
12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
To learn more about the importance of the WACA Council in engaging the public and leaders in global affairs and the impact of WACA in informing and educating students about global professional opportunities join the Tennessee World Affairs Council for their next event. It will feature the President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA), Matthew Hughes, and Hon. Karl Dean.
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The Israel-Gaza Crisis and US Policy
In-Person Event
Tuesday, September 24
4:00 – 5:15 PM ET
To learn more about U.S. policy for the Israel-Gaza crisis join the MIT Center for International Studies for their next Starr Forum with Dennis Ross, counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Melani Cammett, the Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs and director of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
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The Politics of Exit: Emigration, Collective Action and Agrarian Reform in Mexico
Wednesday, September 25
12:30 – 2:00 PM ET
Join the Fredrick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University when they host Emily Sellars, Assistant Professor at Yale University to discuss her new book “The Politics of Exit: Emigration, Collective Action, and Agrarian Reform in Mexico,” where she explores emigration, agrarian collective action, land redistribution and government repression in Mexico and in El Salvador.
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Thursday, September 26
9:30 – 11:00 AM ET
China continues to pursue a confrontational strategy with the U.S. and its allies across the security, economic, and technology domains. In its bid for hegemony, China has undermined critical global industries, sought control of supply chains, escalated its threats against Taiwan, and instigated dangerous crises with U.S. allies, all while supporting Russia’s devastating war against Ukraine. AEI’s Dan Blumenthal will lead a discussion with Amb. Robert C. O’Brien, on how the next president should shape U.S. grand strategy to counter the expanding scope of challenges posed by an increasingly aggressive China.
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Democracy in Exile: A Conversation with Belarus's Opposition Leader
Friday, September 27
3:30 – 4:30 AM ET
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emerged as a powerful voice for change in Belarus when she ran against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in the contested 2020 election. The results of the election led to the largest protests in the country's history. How has her role as opposition leader evolved while in exile? What strategies are Belarusian activists employing in their pursuit of free and fair elections, the release of political prisoners, and democratic reforms? Join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs for their next event featuring Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
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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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Sister Cities International has opened applications for Youth Ambassadors who will serve as guides and cultural ambassadors at the USA Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. The Department of State Youth Ambassador program is a long-standing U.S Government exchange program which began in the 1950’s. For decades, young Americans have served as docents or guides for USA Pavilions at International Expositions, or World’s Fairs. The opportunity to engage with millions of visitors of all ages and backgrounds throughout the six-month Expo is a once in a lifetime experience. Serving as the “Faces of America” is an important role at a World’s Fair as many of the visitors may have never met face-to-face with an American before. Applicants should expect either a 4 month or 8 month term and be 19-27 years old. Applications close October 1st, 2024
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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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