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Indonesia is relatively unknown to most Americans despite the fact that it has one of the largest economies in the world. Why is this the case? What is the state of US-Indonesia relations, and what potential role can Indonesia play in world?

We’ll explore these questions on September 11th when we host former Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake Jr. for a Great Decisions program at the Boston Public Library. This event will feature an expert conversation, a live audience Q&A, and time for networking with other attendees in the Newsfeed Cafe.

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The Donor Days series highlights the people and organizations whose contributions help make WorldBoston’s mission possible. Today we feature The Fletcher School at Tufts University, an Ambassador Sponsor.

This past week, we had the pleasure of hosting an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) group from Kyrgyzstan focused on “Preventing Gender-Based Violence.”

While in Boston this group was able to meet with staff from the Family Justice Center and other supporting organizations to discuss how stakeholders work together to aid and support victims. Thank you to everyone who helped us welcome this delegation!

Make sure to get outside this weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather. Happy everyone!

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Calling all photographers! Are you interested in having your photos of Boston featured in WorldBoston's weekly BostonPhotoFriday? If so get in touch with Harrison Zeiberg, WorldBoston's Manager of Global Engagement Programs and Operations.

The Donor Days series highlights the people and organizations whose contributions help make WorldBoston’s mission possible. Today we feature Ramsay Thurber, an Ambassador Sponsor and a member of the WorldBoston Board of Directors.

In case you were unable to attend or just would like to rewatch WorldBoston's annual event, the recording of The State of the State Department & National Security is now live!

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The State of the State Department and National Security President Biden has often said, “The world is at an inflection point.” Indeed, the United States faces urgent international and transnational challenges. In ...

During this hot summer, we definitely recommend taking a walk and enjoying the breeze off of Boston Harbor. Happy , everyone!

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The Donor Days series highlights the people and organizations whose contributions help make WorldBoston’s mission possible. Today we feature Matthew Findlay, an Attaché Sponsor and a member of the WorldBoston Board of Directors.

This week, we have the pleasure of welcoming Miranda Kerr and Matthew Zuccaro to the WorldBoston team! Miranda and Matthew are both students at Northeastern University, and will serve as Program Associates for the next six months as part of the Northeastern Cooperative Education program. We look forward to working with them!

Happy Independence Day from WorldBoston!

The Donor Days series highlights the people and organizations whose contributions help make WorldBoston’s mission possible. Today we feature Leslie Griffin, an Attaché Sponsor and a member of the WorldBoston Board of Directors.

Last Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft of the Fletcher School for our annual State of the State Department program, this year focusing on national security. Thank you to Deputy Secretary Verma and Dr. Toft for a dynamic and engaging discussion and to our audience members who joined us and asked thoughtful questions. We also want to thank the Boston Public Library and the GBH Forum Network for collaborating with us on this special program. Lastly, we extend our gratitude to our generous sponsor The Lowell Institute for making our programming possible.

Our latest is now published! The recap of the State of the State Department & National Security with Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft was written by Alec Robinson, a recent McGill graduate in BA Joint Honors History and Anthropology.

Read the recap here: https://buff.ly/3VPP21Q

Happy , everyone! Today, we are featuring a photo of Boston sent to us by Fulbright Scholar Kevin Rafter. If you would like your picture of Boston to be featured on our social media, please contact Harrison Zeiberg, Manager of Global Engagement Programs and Operations.

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Today we bid a fond farewell to Noelle Hor and Naz Ozturk, who joined the WorldBoston team in January as Program Associates as part of Northeastern University's Cooperative Education Program, and have worked closely on our Global Engagement and Citizen Diplomacy programs during their six months with us.

Thank you to Naz and Noelle for their hard work during the last six months. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors!

During the summer months, Naz will continue to support the WorldBoston team in a remote capacity as a Global Engagement intern.

See Citizen Diplomacy in action! Last Thanksgiving, an IVLP delegation from across Africa focused on Youth and Civic Engagement participated in Dinner Diplomacy on Thanksgiving with host Vedna Heywood and her family in Plymouth. Over the last 8 months, Ms. Heywood has continued collaborating with one of her dinner guests, Alex Matere, of Kenya. Matere has now invited Ms. Heywood to give the keynote address at the Pan African Youth Convention in Kenya this month (Learn more here: https://buff.ly/45KZSuH)! Drawing from WorldBoston's organizational values, this post-program collaboration exemplifies the importance of hospitality and diplomacy, and how international cooperation and networking can be beneficial to all involved.

Dinner Diplomacy is a fantastic way to engage with international visitors and make lasting connections. Please reach out to Sarah Sibley ([email protected]) to learn about how you can become a host today!

Don't miss WorldBoston's annual event The State of the State Department & National Security. This year, we are honored to host Deputy Secretary Richard Verma, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources (U.S. Department of State) and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft, Academic Dean and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at (The Fletcher School at Tufts University). Registration closes today at 5:00PM.

Limited in-person seats are remaining! Register here:

The State of the State Department and National Security Join WorldBoston for our annual State of the State Department program, featuring Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft.

Join us NEXT WEEK for WorldBoston’s annual event, The State of the State Department, this year focusing on National Security. For this program, we are honored to host Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources (U.S. Department of State), in conversation with Dr. Monica Duffy Toft, Academic Dean and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Co-Author of Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of US Foreign Policy.

Don’t miss your chance to sign up for this timely event! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-the-state-department-and-national-security-tickets-899369607707

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. Join us in honoring this day as we reflect on the legacy of all of those who fought for equality and freedom.

We want to see your Boston! Boston stands out as a city filled with many different neighborhoods and sights, making the experience different for every individual. We want you to show us your photos of Boston for the chance to be featured on our social media as a part of . Contact Harrison Zeiberg, Manager of Global Engagement Programs and Operations, to learn more.

Looking forward to more clear skies this summer! Happy from the John W. Weeks Footbridge, one of the many bridges that connects Boston and Cambridge. We are now welcoming pictures of Boston from the WorldBoston community! Please contact Harrison Zeiberg to learn more.

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Our latest is now published! The recap on Chat & Chowder with Steven A. Cook was written by Lawrence Brown, a Northeastern University student who works as a writer at The Huntington News and 7 News WHDH-TV.

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Event Recap: Chat & Chowder with Steven A. Cook | The End of Ambition - www.worldboston.org On June 11th, WorldBoston hosted a Chat & Chowder program with Steven A. Cook, author of the book The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. Cook is Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies and Director of the International Affairs Fellowsh...

In case you missed our last program, or enjoyed it so much you want to see it again, our latest Chat & Chowder on The End of Ambition by Steven A. Cook is now live on our Youtube page!

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Chat & Chowder with Steven A. Cook | The End of Ambition In The End of Ambition, Steven A. Cook argues that while foreign policy analysts are rightly concerned U.S. engagement in the Middle East drains resources an...

Last evening, we had the pleasure of hosting Steven A. Cook (Council on Foreign Relations) for a discussion of his brand new book, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East.

Thank you to Mr. Cook for a dynamic and engaging presentation and to our audience members who joined us and asked thoughtful questions. Thank you also to James De Vellis, chair of WorldBoston’s Board who moderated last night's program. Lastly, we extend our gratitude to our hosts Foley & Lardner LLP and to our generous sponsor The Lowell Institute for making our programming possible. We hope to see everyone again at State of the State Department, our final program for this season, on June 25th!

“Diplomacy is not for your friends, it is for your opponents. We have forgotten about diplomacy as a tool of statecraft to the point where we get into a crisis and we feel as if all we have left is force.” - Monica Duffy Toft

Given the current state of American diplomacy, what are the next steps to enhancing U.S. international cooperation without the use of military force? Learn more at The State of the State Department & National Security at the Boston Public Library on June 25th. We are thrilled to host Deputy Secretary Richard Verma, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources (U.S. Department of State) and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft, Academic Dean and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Co-Author of Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of US Foreign Policy.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-the-state-department-and-national-security-tickets-899369607707

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The State of the State Department and National Security Join WorldBoston for our annual State of the State Department program, featuring Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft.

LAST CHANCE! Join us TOMORROW for Chat & Chowder, featuring Steven A. Cook to talk about his brand new book The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. Though the in-person program is sold out, you can still register virtually!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for this installment of our popular Chat & Chowder series featuring Steven A. Cook, to discuss his new book, The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. This event will be hosted in-person and streamed to Zoom.

Happy , featuring the beautiful Boston skyline. Wishing everyone a relaxing weekend!

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This week, we bid a fond farewell to Natalie, WorldBoston's Director of Operations and Global Engagement. In the past three years, she has played a key role in expanding WorldBoston's institutional impact and event capacity. She also pioneered WorldBoston's efforts in hybrid programming during the pandemic. We thank her greatly for all her efforts and wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.

In other news from the office, Harrison Zeiberg, who joined the WorldBoston team in February, will transition into the role of Manager of Global Engagement Programs and Operations. We are also thrilled to welcome Gene Fullam as Interim Operations Manager for the next six months!

“In an age of increased competition, of global interconnectedness, of growing authoritarianism, it is vitally important for America’s diplomats and development professionals to show up”. - Deputy Secretary Richard Verma

Learn more at WorldBoston’s special annual event, The State of the State Department, this year focusing on National Security. We are thrilled to host Deputy Secretary Richard Verma, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources (U.S. Department of State) to discuss the significant role of the State Department in American security. Deputy Secretary Verma will be joined in conversation by Dr. Monica Duffy Toft, Academic Dean and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Co-Author of Dying by the Sword: The Militarization of US Foreign Policy.

Join us for this crucial conversation at the Boston Public Library on June 25th at 6:00PM.

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The State of the State Department and National Security Join WorldBoston for our annual State of the State Department program, featuring Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Dr. Monica Duffy Toft.