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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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Adapting US strategy to account for China’s transformation into a peer nuclear power
Monday, September 30
3:30 PM ET
China has embarked on an ambitious expansion, modernization, and diversification of its nuclear forces and established a nascent nuclear triad. This nuclear expansion, alongside China’s expanding capabilities in the space, cyber, and artificial intelligence domains, brings into question China’s nuclear intent and future deterrence posture given its core interests in the Indo-Pacific region. To learn more join the Atlantic Council for their next event with experts Eric Chan, John K. Culver, and Bonny Lin.
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Sudan’s Catastrophic War and the Gap in U.S. Leadership
Tuesday, October 1
6:00 PM ET
Sudan’s civil war has turned into the world’s biggest humanitarian disaster. The Sudanese military, ignited the civil war last year when it split into two factions, trapping the civilian population in the middle. As many as 150,000 civilians have died. 11 million have been forced from their homes. Hundreds of thousands live in famine conditions, and more than half the population, face acute hunger. But who’s leading the drive to end the conflict? Join the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs for their next event with speakers Cameron Hudson, senior fellow in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in E. Timor with Jaymi Smith
Wednesday, October 2
12:15 – 1:15 PM ET
Join the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading for their next event, featuring Jaymi Smith, Peace Corps volunteer in Timor-Leste. Smith will share her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer, including what it’s like to live and work in a completely different culture, and the important lessons she has learned about herself along the way. She will also introduce you to the rich culture and history of Timor-Leste.
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Trade Intervention for Freer Trade
Thursday, October 3
9:00 – 10:00 AM ET
The free trade consensus of the era of hyper-globalization has broken. Policymakers point to the decline of American manufacturing to question the assumption that trade, unfettered by national borders, can unleash prosperity for all. Under both President Biden and President Trump, the United States has wielded tariffs and industrial policy to reshape the international trade order to better serve American interests. A new trade policy consensus, however, has yet to emerge. Join Stewart Patrick, director of the Global Order and Institutions Program, for a conversation with Michael Pettis on these and other issues.
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The Balance of Restraint: How Warfighting Norms Reshaped Global Conflict Patterns
In-Person Event
Thursday, October 3
12:15 – 1:45 PM ET
Join the Belfer Center at the Harvard Kennedy School for their next event, featuring Katherine Irajpanah, Research Fellow, in the International Security Program. Irajpanah will present on how shifts in warfighting norms explain major changes in war duration and dynamics. Using a novel compilation of data on international conflict, she finds evidence that wars between unequal adversaries increased in duration after 1918, whereas wars between similarly capable adversaries did not.
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The United States and China in Latin America: Rivalry, cooperation, or something in-between?
Friday, October 4
11:00 – 12:30 PM ET
As the United States and China engage in strategic competition, how the two countries approach the Western Hemisphere will have lasting consequences. What is the nature of their interests in Latin America and where are these respective interests complementary and where are they competitive? How are countries in the region exercising agency to maximize their interests? What issues will frame how the United States and China relate to Latin America going forward? To learn more, attend this event which features speakers Ted Piccone, Valerie Wirtschafter, R. Evan Ellis, and Leland Lazarus
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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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