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
Please let us know if you have upcoming events you'd like considered for inclusion here, and also keep in mind opportunities we might feature. (Please suggest items by close of business on Thursdays )
We hope these recommendations help you stay internationally engaged, wherever you may be.
Best regards,
Mary P. Yntema President & CEO
The State of U.S-Africa Relations with Amb. Michael
HammerMonday, May 15 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
How can the U S engage with African nations to promote peacebuilding, democracy and the rule of law in the Horn of Africa? Join the Center on Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California, featuring Ambassador Michael Hammer, to discuss key issues related to U S foreign policy towards Africa.
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The Future of the USBrazil Relationship
Monday, May 15 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Relations between the U S and Brazil have been shaped by distinct geopolitical events in recent months, at the same time that both countries are grappling with economic and political challenges to stable democracy Join the Brookings Institution for a conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Thomas Shannon on the future of the U.S.Brazil relationship at this critical time.
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Naval Statecraft and Power in the 21st Century
Tuesday, May 16 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
How can naval statecraft be employed to combat China’s efforts to re-order the world to its interests?
Join The Heritage Foundation, featuring77th Secretary of the NavyAmbassador Kenneth J. Braithwaite andBrent Sadler, for a discussion of a new global framework that prioritizes strong naval statecraft
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U.N. Perspective Series: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
In-Person Event
Tuesday, May 16 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
Join the United Nations Association of Greater Bostonfor a panel discussion on Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure The program will feature leaders, both local and global, who are championing resilient infrastructure and innovation in the Boston community and beyond
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Molding a More Effective UN Human Rights Council
Wednesday, May 17 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Since its founding, the UN Human Rights Council has been both praised and criticized. What can governments do to ensure that the Council lives up to its potential?
Join the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for this conversation with Michèle Taylor, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, and Sarah Yager, Washington Director at Human Rights Watch
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Cities' Race to Attract Multinationals' Green Investments
In-Person Event
Thursday, May 18 12:00 - 1:15 PM ET
The window to secure a liveable planet is closing rapidly, and massive investments in clean energy infrastructure are needed to achieve global net-zero emissions by mid-century. Join theCenter for Emerging Markets at Northeastern Universityfeaturing Iiris Saittakari to discuss a framework for futurefacing manufacturing investments that targets necessary green economic transitions.
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