The mission of WorldBoston is to foster engagement in international affairs and cooperation with peoples of all nations. As globalization increasingly shapes every aspect of life on our planet, so does the Greater Boston region increasingly experience, and even help shape, these global trends. By means of their nationally-recognized global engagement and citizen diplomacy programs and our networking and community events, every year WorldBoston provides people from all over the world – and people right here – hundreds of opportunities for learning and connection.
WorldBoston
33 Broad Street, Suite 803
Boston, MA 02210
617-542-8995
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Natalie Mase, Manager of Operations and Global Engagement Programs, Email, 201-655-1154
Mary Yntema, President & CEO, Email, 617-542-8995
Sarah Sibley, Vice President for Citizen Diplomacy, Email
Jeffery Cymrot, Board Chair, Email, 617-542-8995
Ramsay Thurber, Board Member and Governance Chair, Email, 617-542-8995
June 6 | Great Decisions | War Crimes
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators. How will the war crimes committed in Ukraine be dealt with?
Join us for a timely discussion of this topic with Dr. Michael E. O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution.The program will feature expert remarks from Dr. O’Hanlon, live audience Q&A, and time for networking and discussion with other globally-oriented participants.
This program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.
Register In-Person here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-decisions-with-dr-michael-e-ohanlon-war-crimes-tickets-565329434557
Register Virtual here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mtcRGGuGQKWs5hunvbodZw
June 12 | Chat & Chowder with Hassan Abbas
Join us for this installment of our popular Chat & Chowder series, featuring Dr. Hassan Abbas, Distinguished Professor of International Relations at the Near East South Asia Strategic Studies Centre (NESA), National Defense University, to discuss the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Chat & Chowder programs are an excellent opportunity to engage with expert speakers and to network with other globally-oriented participants in an informal environment. Each event features a presentation, audience Q&A, dedicated time for networking, and (of course!) a selection of chowders and beverages.
Never attended Chat & Chowder before? No prior knowledge is required, and your first program is FREE. Because there is a limited number of free tickets, we appreciate your commitment to attend this program once you have registered.
Advance registration is required. We cannot accommodate walk-ins for the in-person program.
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