I will deliver a speech and slideshow about China and the United States during the 2020-21 Sherman Teichman EPIIC Colloquium titled, “China and the World.”

My friend Ruby Easton invited me to speak to her and her fellow residents at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass.

I’m returning to my home parish to speak to longtime friends and church newcomers about my world travels and State Department experience.

I will be speaking about “Window Seat on the World” - especially relevant in these times - at a Chat & Chowder event organized by WorldBoston. The event is open to the general public, as well.

I’m looking forward to a hometown crowd as I address the North Andover Town Democrats - and anyone else who wants to attend - in my local library.

I have been invited to address students, faculty, and members of the public at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

The precise starting time and location will be updated closer to the event.

Books will be available on site for purchase and inscription.

My college friend Steve Miller has invited me to the library in his hometown to speak about “Window Seat on the World,” show selected slides from our travels, and sign copies of the book for all buyers.

The precise starting time and location will be updated closer to the event.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry will join me for a conversation about diplomacy - moderated by CNN anchor John Berman - during a joint appearance at the UMass Club in Boston.

Details will be announced closer to the event.

I will appear at a great independent bookstore in the town where I grew up to speak about “Window Seat on the World,” show selected slides from our travels, and sign copies of the book for all buyers.

With a convention of chief communications officers in Boston, I will speak about the impact of current U.S. diplomacy on global business.

Steve Brown from WBUR radio, a former Statehouse colleague, will interview me about my book. I will also show slides from our travels during the discussion.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start. The discussion and a book-signing should finish by 8 p.m.

Books will be available for sale on site.

Host, fellow Bay Stater, and campaign road warrior Julie Mason will interview me about my book in advance of its July 9 release date.

The program airs from 3-6 p.m. on SiriusXM Channel 124. I expect to be on during the 4 p.m. hour.

NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell, host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will interview me about my book in advance of its July 9 release date.

The program will air in Boston at noon on MSNBC.

People living elsewhere should check their local listings for air time and the proper channel from their television service provider.

CBS News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan, moderator of “Face the Nation,” will interview me about my book in advance of its July 9 release date.

The program will air in Boston at 10:30 a.m. on WBZ Channel 4.

People living elsewhere should check their local listings for air time and the proper channel from their television service provider.