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The Wilson Center @wilsoncenter.org · Apr 7
Dear Members and Friends of the Wilson Center, As you probably know, the Wilson Center is complying with a March 14th Executive Order to reduce to its minimum statutory functions. As a result, we are no longer continuing with planned Wilson Center programming and activities. The Wilson Center will maintain a few fellowships to continue our statutory mandate to produce scholarship-driven analysis to inform and support public policy. Thank you for your support.
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Dear Members and Friends of the Wilson Center, As you probably know, the Wilson Center is complying with a March 14th Executive Order to reduce to its minimum statutory functions. As a result, we are no longer continuing with planned Wilson Center programming and activities. The Wilson Center will maintain a few fellowships to continue our statutory mandate to produce scholarship-driven analysis to inform and support public policy. Thank you for your support.
April 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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"The humanitarian situation in #Myanmar was already dire, and the earthquake only adds to a number of crises across the country." Learn more in this #NeedToKnow with @indopacificprogram.bsky.social's @lucasdeanemyers.bsky.social. buff.ly/YsyfHsu
Myanmar’s Junta and the 2026 Elections: A Fig Leaf for Legitimacy?
NOTE: This interview was recorded before the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, March 28. Please see the statement from our guest, Lucas Myers, which follows the episode…
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March 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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🌐 Join @indopacificprogram.bsky.social on March 31 for a conversation on collaboration between #Japan and the United States on advanced #technology & the role of #AI in the labor market. RSVP ⬇️
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Innovation Ties and US-Japan Advanced Tech Workforce Investments
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March 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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🎧 H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, joins experts from our Africa Program to discuss the future of US-#Africa trade and opportunities for mutual benefit by initiatives like the #AfCFTA.

Listen to the #podcast ⬇️
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One Continent, One Market: How the AfCFTA Can Redefine US-Africa Trade
H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), joins co-hosts Oge and Witney on Beyond a Single Story. Over the course of the conversation, Wamkele shares…
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March 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🌽 What’s happening with GMO corn in Mexico? 🇲🇽

This infographic breaks down:
🟢 The status of Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn 🟢 The impact on U.S.-Mexico trade relations
🟢 The ongoing USMCA dispute over agricultural policy

📊 Explore full infographic:
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March 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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🔎 Who is responsible for increasingly frequent damages to undersea #infrastructure in the #BalticSea?

@wilsoncentergep.bsky.social maps the latest developments of these cases 👇
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Mapping Undersea Infrastructure Attacks in the Baltic Sea
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March 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Foreign interference in European elections has reached Cold War levels — from vote-buying in Moldova to disinformation campaigns in Romania. Read Rickard Lindholm’s latest piece on why democracies are struggling to respond — and how they can fight back.

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Increased Election Interference Activity in Eastern Europe Reveals Difficulties for Democracies to Fight Back
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March 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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"Free and fair elections are routinely expected in #Canada, but, for Canadians, the next federal general election is looking like an election about being free and treated fair," writes Canada Institute Director @uscanada-sands.bsky.social. #CanadaElection buff.ly/fGeEdlE
Canada's 2025 Election: A Referendum on US-Canadian Relations
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March 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🔉 EVENT: Turning the Tide: Combating Latin America's Wildlife Trafficking Crisis
🗓️ Date: April 3, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET
📍 Location: Online only
🎤 Host: @wilsoncenter.org

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Turning the Tide: Combating Latin America's Wildlife Trafficking Crisis
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March 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Protests erupted in #Turkey over the arrest of #Istanbul mayor & presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu. @wilsoncentermep.bsky.social Program Coordinator @yusufcan.bsky.social provides insight into the political landscape in Turkey and the country's next presidential election.
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A Shift in Power: CHP Win Ushers in Recalibration in Turkish Politics
The CHP defeated leading AKP in a surprise reversal in Turkey’s municipalities. Driven by worsening economic conditions, voters supported CHP’s welfare policies. This will mark a major reset in…
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March 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Tomorrow is #WorldWaterDay! 💧

Learn more about the importance of international water cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and global #climate uncertainty in this @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social blog by Susanne Schmeier, Melissa McCracken, & Aaron Wolf 👇
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Harnessing the Benefits of Water Cooperation in an Increasingly Complex World
In an era of apparent decline in international cooperation and rising crises, freshwater offers an area in which joint approaches remain absolutely essential—especially since water often [...]
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March 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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What has #Sweden contributed to #NATO in its first full membership year?

@wilsoncentergep.bsky.social Program Associate & Research Director @jasoncmoyer.com provides an overview of Sweden's value in the alliance and its importance to security in the Baltic Sea and Arctic region ⬇️
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From Partner to Ally: Sweden’s First Year in NATO
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March 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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📆 Join us on March 26 for a film screening hosted by @wilsoncentercef.bsky.social @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social, @latamprog.bsky.social & @dceff.bsky.social on the fight against the illegal shark fin trade & possible solutions to protect this species vital to our world's oceans 🦈 buff.ly/dtB4QCa
March 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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What are the possible paths forward to preserve #SouthSudan’s fragile peace?
Check out this compilation of resources by the Africa Program on peace & security dynamics in South Sudan amid escalating tensions ⤵️
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Situation Update: Tensions Escalate in South Sudan
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March 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Mark Carney officially replaces Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, facing a tough fight against Conservatives. With US-Canada trade tensions escalating, what’s next?

@xavierdelgado.bsky.social of the @wilsoncenter.org
breaks it down. 🎙️👇 #cdnpoli #uscanada

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Mark Carney to Lead Canada Amid Rising Trade Tensions With US
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March 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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#SouthKorea's political climate is divided ahead of the ruling on former President Yoon's impeachment. Korea Center Senior Associate Kayla Orta provides insight into the backlash over Yoon's martial law declaration & what it meant for Korea's democracy. #SmartTake
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Protests Erupt as South Korean President Faces Backlash Over Martial Law Declaration
South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing national security threats and "anti-state forces." The move marked the first martial law…
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March 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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My latest at @wilsoncentermep.bsky.social @wilsoncenter.org

#Syria hangs by a thread while #US sanctions block reconstruction. Rebuilding and security in the post-war Syria is increasingly linked.

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Syria Hangs By A Thread While US Sanctions Block Reconstruction
Major US Sanctions are a major barrier to reconstruction in Syria. With violence erupting on the country’s coast, US policymakers remain skeptical of lifting sanctions on the new government, which des...
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March 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🎧 In this #NeedToKnow episode, @wilsoncentergep.bsky.social Director Robin Quinville provides an overview of the current political state in #Germany amid recent elections, economic challenges, and the evolving US-#EU relationship. Listen here 👇
The Ties That Bind: The Status of the Transatlantic Partnership after Germany's Elections
In this episode of Need to Know, Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program, joins host John Milewski to break down Germany’s recent elections, the rise of the far right,…
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March 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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🎥 Attend a screening of The Shark Fin Hunters: documentary follows an environmental prosecutor in Peru fighting against illegal shark fin trade.

🦈 Followed by a discussion with Jeremy Young, Josh Rushing (Aljazeera English), Sharon Guynup (NatGeo), and Ben Freitas (WWF).

🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/41Atz07
March 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Welcome to our 2025-26 Kissinger Institute Wilson China Fellowship class! 🎉

Learn more about our new fellows & their work on policy-relevant issues vital to understanding the rise of #China and its implications for the US and the world ⬇️
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Wilson Center Announces 2025-26 Wilson China Fellowship Class
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March 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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@wilsoncentermep.bsky.social's Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s #InternationalWomensDay and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” buff.ly/7WmjUEq
Securing a Digital Future for Women and Girls in MENA
Program Associate Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s International Women’s Day and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” She...
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March 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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EVENT | Join us for an online discussion with Christoph von Marschall, @tbenner.bsky.social and Robin Quinville on the future of Germany's foreign policy in the wake of the elections. RSVP ➡️ buff.ly/nSq1RVf
March 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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"What exactly are #Tariffs? How do they work? Who ultimately pays the price? And what could happen to #USMCA if similar tariffs are imposed? Let’s break it down," write @diegotmec.bsky.social and Valeria Moy. buff.ly/yWuZPWH
Tariffs 101: What Are They, Who Foots the Bill, and Who Wins (if anyone)?
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March 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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ICYMI | What are the geopolitical implications of the ongoing demonstrations in #Georgia for the United States and the EU? Read the excellent analysis by Giorgi Benashvili for @wilsoncenter.org ⤵️
Turmoil in Georgia: Geopolitical Implications for the United States and the EU
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March 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Leaders in #China will convene this week to discuss government priorities for the next year. Kissinger Institute Director Robert Daley discusses the future of US-China cooperation and competition in this recent Wilson Quarterly piece. buff.ly/eAMV2ow
One Mountain, Two Tigers
The Director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute on China and the United States Robert Daly, examines the growing competition between the United States and China. He explores the political and ...
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March 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM