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May 5, 2023[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
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Canada and the Biden Administration's Historic Bipartisan Economic Investments [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]“We saw Canada increase investment in clean tech manufacturing, net zero power generation, and critical minerals. All of which work toward advancing our countries’ shared goals on climate change and energy security.” -US Ambassador to Canada David L. Cohen.
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Battle for Democracy in Venezuela: A Conversation with Former Interim President Juan Guaidó The Future of Central Asia’s Development: Between Russia and China
“For those who are fighting for our freedom against the dictatorship, we face the threat of torture, prosecution, and being vanished, and this is why we came to talk about this, why I went to Colombia... I was hoping to bring the voices of many Venezuelans, to make them heard.” “Our vision, both in Kazakhstan, and increasingly in Central Asia, is to be neither a chess board, nor a field for great power contests, but rather a space for great cooperation and progress.” -Yerzhan Ashikbayev, Republic of Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United States.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] Video | Smart TakeThe Coronation of King Charles III
“King Charles of course is defender of the faith, the head of the Church of England...but we’re told that the coronation will also reflect the modern United Kingdom. This is something that is important to King Charles. It will include representatives of the various religions, in what is of course a very diverse United Kingdom.” -Philip Reeker, Global Europe Program Chair
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The Farm Bill: What do Farmers and Ranchers Want From the Legislation? It Isn’t Just TikTok: Americans Like Other Chinese-Owned Apps Too
Having mother nature as your business partner is as risky as it gets, says Andrew Walmsley, senior director of Government Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation. He speaks about how the farm bill can help mitigate those risks for farmers and ranchers—and much more—on the latest Need to Know Podcast. “While the use—and potential misuse—of personal data has drawn much of the political attention in the TikTok debate, there’s another aspect that deserves greater attention: its place in China’s global soft power efforts,” writes Ambassador Mark A. Green.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] VideoHow the US Trade and Development Agency Advances American Economic Leadership
“By having a staff that understands both the landscape in terms of the countries, and USTDA’s mission, you really are getting to the perfect blend where your project development is going to be on point, and really relevant to the stakeholders on the ground.” -Enoh T. Ebong, Director of the US Trade and Development Agency
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NOW Logo [[link removed]]An “Indispensable Nation” in a “Turbulent World”: Can the US Still Lead?
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Robert J. Lieber, Professor Emeritus of Government and International Affairs at Georgetown University, discusses his new book, Indispensable Nation: American Foreign Policy in a Turbulent World . In it, he argues, “in a world full of revisionist powers, America’s role is more important than ever.”
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Upcoming Events
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Ukrainian Wartime Art: A Decolonial Perspective [[link removed]]Tuesday, May 9 // 11:00 am­–12:00 pm (ET)
Women, Business and the Law 2023: Findings and Reform Efforts in the Middle East [[link removed]]Tuesday, May 9 // 12­–1:30 pm (ET)
Tackling Climate Super Pollutants in China [[link removed]]Tuesday, May 9 // 2:30–4:00 pm (ET)
Reigning in the Methane Hoofprint of Cows in California [[link removed]]Wednesday, May 10 // 12–1:15 pm (ET)
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Wilson In the News
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A Top US Diplomat is in Brazil as That Country Seeks Recognition as a Global Player (NPR) [[link removed]]
“By attempting to dismantle or by questioning existing powers like the United States and Europe, I think that Lula has triggered more suspicion than confidence.” -Bruna Santos
Might the Politics of the South China Sea Weaken the High Seas Treaty? (The Strategist) [[link removed]]
“A last-minute addition pushed by China—seemingly to protect its interests in the South China Sea—has important implications for the [treaty’s] application to the Southern Ocean,” writes Evan T. Bloom, who analyzes the wide-ranging treaty focusing on high seas conservation.
Army Facing Challenges in Recruiting New Soldiers (Fox News) [[link removed]]
“The only way you can succeed in combat—from a bit of experience—is to train extremely hard. There’s no way you can train hard without being exposed to danger.” -Ambassador James Jeffrey
Tracking the Impact of US-China Tensions on Global Financial Institutions (NPR) [[link removed]]
“This has been a very closely watched pot. The United States and Japan have been suspicious of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank from the very beginning, but in fact, its won quite wide acceptance, and the quality of its lending has been good." -Robert Daly


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