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
Great Decisions | Latin America and the Active NonAlignment Option
Hybrid Event
Wednesday, May 31 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET
From a left-wing surge to the rise of the non-alignment stance, recent political trends in Latin America will have a lasting impact on the region and the rest of the world Learn more at our upcoming Great Decisions program featuring Ambassador Jorge Heine. Join us for expert remarks, live audience Q&A, and networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants
Monday, May 29 9:00 - 9:40 PM ET
Tune into CAPRI’s 2023 Annual Forum, focusing on resilience in the Asia Pacific as it emerges from this latest crisis and prepares for future ones Join the Center for AsiaPacific Resilience and Innovation for this panel discussion on the importance of think tanks in today's world.
WATCH HERE
Partnership of Freedom: AUKUS Viewed by Its Architects
Wednesday, May 31 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Join the Hudson Institute China Center for a panel discussion with the architects of the AUKUS agreement, featuring former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Seventieth US Secretary of State and Distinguished Fellow Michael R. Pompeo on this monumental diplomatic and security achievement.
WATCH HERE
World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian
Hybrid Event
Thursday, June 1 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Tuesday, May 30 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Political instability in the Sahel is garnering international attention and concern. Join theMiddle East Institute and theAfrica Study Group for a panel discussion featuring Ambassador J. Peter Pham, LoriAnne Théroux-Bénoni, Jonathan Winer, Cheickh T. Bangoura, and Intissar Fakir on the outlook and challenges of a potential international response to the multifaceted crisis facing the Sahel
REGISTER HERE
Decoding Chinese Politics: Where is Xi Jinping Taking China in His Third Term?
Thursday, June 1 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET
Where are Chinese politics heading after Xi Jinping’s triumph at the 20th Party Congress in October 2022? Does Xi remain all-powerful? Join theAsia Society for a discussion with Christopher K. Johnson, Jessica Chen Weiss, Guoguang Wu, Jing Qian, and Neil Thomas on decoding Chinese politics
REGISTER HERE
Whither U.S.-Syria Policy?
Friday, June 2 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
The Arab League's decision to readmit Syria after more than a
Join the Boston Athenaeum for a conversation with Jane Olson on her book Global Citizen. Olson will recount her experiences in humanitarian intervention, highlighting the light and hope found in the midst of human suffering in war zones and places of extreme poverty around the world.
REGISTER HERE
decade of suspension signaled a regional push to normalize ties with President Bashar al-Assad Join the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft for an expert panel discussion on the implications of this decision, U S /EU relations with the Arab Gulf states, and the role of U S forces in Syria
REGISTER HERE
WorldBoston Event Reporting
Interested in international affairs and journalism? Then volunteer to report on WorldBoston's Global Engagement events! We are seeking individuals to write an article about one of our public programs: Chat & Chowder, Great Decisions, or special events The selected reporter will be responsible for creating an event recap, which will be posted on our website blogand amplified on social media. For programs with a ticket price, like Chat & Chowder, the reporter will get two free tickets to attend the event with a guest. For more information and to apply for a particular program, please email Natalie Mase, Director of Operations and Global Engagement Programs.
Realist Review Article Submission
Realist Review is a volunteer-run foreign policy publication that seeks to provide a fresh perspective on U S foreign policy based in restraint The 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 Accepted submissions will be published on their website LEARN MORE HERE
