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?? What a week at WorldBoston, as we kept up to date with TWO back-to-back powerhouse events! ?? First, last Thursday we hosted former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, as he engaged with the WorldBoston community to provide a sharp analysis on his book "Midnight in Moscow" and the Russia-Ukraine war. Thank you to Ambassador Sullivan for lending his expertise and answering our guests' questions. To add on to the excitement, yesterday we kept the momentum going when we heard from Distinguished Professor of International Politics and Associate Dean of Research at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Dr. Daniel Drezner, on the Great Decisions topic of "U.S. Changing Leadership in the World's Economy." Thank you Dr. Drezner for your insightful presentation and expert insights. Thank you to Foley & Lardner, the Boston Public Library, the GBH Forum Network, and the Lowell Institute for being our program partners, and thank you to all of those who attended these exhilarating events both in-person and virtually to keep such important discussion alive! ?? ??

Ahead of Mayor Michelle Wu's third annual State of the City Address tonight, we at WorldBoston want to kick off our Community Resource Spotlight series by recognizing the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for their engagement in citizen diplomacy. James Reginald Colimon, MBA, Deputy Director of Global Affairs and Protocol, has collaborated with WorldBoston over the years to coordinate meetings across departments and welcome international visitors on behalf of the Mayor. We love hearing how James welcomes each IVLP (International Visitor Leadership Program) delegation with flags from the respective countries visitors are from! We’re excited to continue collaborating with the City of Boston and share more stories from our community resources.

This weekend, WorldBoston hosted its 18th annual Academic WorldQuest trivia competition at Emmanuel College! We had 17 teams compete, testing their knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. Congratulations to all schools that competed, and best of luck to our first-place team from Somerset Berkley Regional High School as they gear up for the National Competition in Washington, DC!

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Your questions on the topic "U.S. Changing Leadership in the World's Economy" will be answered with Dr. Daniel Drezner, Distinguished Professor of International Politics and Associate Dean of Research at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and author of the Great Decisions chapter itself! Our program includes Dr. Drezner's presentation, live audience Q&A, and networking with other global citizens in the Newsfeed Café. ? ?? Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library ??? 6:00 - 7:30 PM ?? Register: https://buff.ly/Fz6jjgp See you there!

Nobody wants to miss it! In-person registration for our March 13th Chat & Chowder with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan is FULL! ??? Don't want to miss the Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State? Virtual registration is still available! Sullivan will discuss his book, "Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir From the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West", taking time to lend his experienced intel, answer your pressing questions, and network with YOU over a bowl of chowder or a beverage! ?? Don't miss your chance to be a part of crucial dialogue on the dynamic conflict of Russia's war in Ukraine with one of the most prominent voices in U.S.-Russia relations. Register today! This hybrid event will host in-person participants at the law offices of Foley & Lardner LLP. Register virtually: https://buff.ly/SqK5IkQ

?? ?? Happy Women's History Month! ?? ?? This March, WorldBoston recognizes the women who past and present have championed international dialogue, peacebuilding, and cultural exchange. Both on the global stage and within our own community in Boston, women in international affairs have acted as human rights advocates, diplomats, educators and mentors, community leaders, and builders of a more peaceful, interconnected world.

Spring Into Global Engagement with THREE Must-See Events in Full Bloom! ?? May 7 | Great Decisions with Dr. Sugata Bose Join us for an outstanding evening with former member of Parliament in India and Gardiner Professor of Oceanic History and Affairs at Harvard University, Sugata Bose. Bose will teach us about India as an emerging major power in world affairs, occupying a pivotal position between China, the United States, and the Global South. What are India’s choices and opportunities for regional and global leadership? Expect insightful expert remarks, audience Q&A, and networking in the Newsfeed Café! ??Boston Public Library Rabb Hall | 6:00 - 7:30 PM ?? Register now: https://buff.ly/XqsMvzI ?? May 20 | Chat & Chowder with Stephanie Baker Senior writer at Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Business Week, Stephanie Baker will give a topical discussion on her book, "Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia." Baker will answer your insights into economic statecraft and rearranging global alliances. This event includes expert insights, audience Q&A, and a selection of chowders. ?? Foley & Lardner, LLP | 6:00 - 7:30 PM ?? Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/x4I0eCo ?? June 17 | Great Decisions with Dr. Kori Schake Join us for a spectacular evening with leader of the foreign and defense policy team at the American Enterprise Institute, Dr. Kori Schake. Dr. Schake will take us through the topic "The Future of NATO and European Security." This event will include expert remarks, audience Q&A, and networking in the Newsfeed Café! ?? Boston Public Library Rabb Hall | 6:00 - 7:30 PM ?? Register now: https://buff.ly/ynbi1pD Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the conversations shaping our world!

Global Connections in Action! This past week, WorldBoston had the pleasure of hosting an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Multi-Regional Project on the topic of “Rule of Law and the U.S. Judicial System.” Our lovely delegation met with the Division of Administrative Law Appeals, the Boston Police Department, the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at the Center for Law and Equity at Northeastern University School of Law, State Representative Michael Day, Chairperson of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary at the Statehouse, and the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. The highlight of the trip was definitely when the group even received an exclusive inside tour of the Massachusetts Appeals Court from former Chief Justice Ireland! Thank you to everyone who helped welcome this delegation of 24 visitors from 24 countries, and for supporting our Citizen Diplomacy work!

WorldBoston is excited to introduce you to our third ever Green Room Scholar! Natalia Kirilova is a senior at UMass Boston studying International Relations and Environmental Science! Natalia will be attending our March 13th Chat & Chowder event with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan. WorldBoston's Green Room Scholars initiative brings a scholar from a WorldBoston partner university right into the "Green Room" of our public events to help greet the speaker and later create a recap for worldboston.org.

A hearty "arigato!" to our friends at the Japanese Consulate for the wonderful community celebration of the birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito last week.?Great to see that Consul General Takahashi is a member of Red Sox Nation!