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May 19, 2023

Wilson Weekly

Prospects for G7 Leadership in a Fractured World

With no end in sight to the war in Ukraine and the risks to global stability remaining high, pressure is mounting on the world’s most advanced economies to address global risks to security and growth. Our leading experts discuss expectations for the upcoming G7 summit.

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Blog | Asia Dispatches

Pakistan At a Dangerous Crossroads

“Despite a semblance of uneasy calm returning to the streets after four tumultuous days, this should not be misconstrued as an end to the crisis sparked by Khan's arrest.” -Baqir Sajjad

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Blog | Enheduanna

Celebrating the Courage of Women Journalists

“These [women journalists] are not one step removed from the social, economic, and political upheaval they witness... They frequently put their lives on the line to deliver the news as it unravels at their doorsteps.” -Zahra Hankir

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Spring 2023

Is Globalization Rising Once Again?

With worldwide investments ranging from public equities to real estate to tech and beyond, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a major stakeholder in the global economy. Journalist Afshin Molavi interviews UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade H.E. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi for the latest issue of the Wilson Quarterly.

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Blog | The Russia File

The Future Is a Hard Sell in Russia

“There is an invisible struggle taking place within the Russian community, one that is more significant than the endless squabbles between those who have left the country and those who have remained. The divide in question is between those who have a stake in the present and those who would rather bet on the future.” -Maxim Trudolyubov

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Blog | Stubborn Things

The Sahel Now Accounts for 43% of Global Terrorism Deaths

“According to the Global Terrorism Index, two Sahel countries—Mali and Burkina Faso—are among the world’s five countries most impacted by terrorism deaths. With 1,135 terrorism deaths in 2022, Burkina Faso now accounts for more terrorism deaths annually than any other country.” -Ambassador Mark A. Green.

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Video | Smart Take

Thailand's "Move Forward" Party Seeks to "Demilitarize" Country After Stunning Election Win

“The implications of this election are somewhat uncertain, however there are a few paths it could take...including in the worst-case scenario, a potential coup, which the Thai military has done 12 times in the past 100 years.” -Lucas Myers

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Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative Marks 1st Anniversary: The world is on fire!

John Thon Majok, Director of the Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI) at the Wilson Center highlights the initiative at its one-year anniversary and discusses RAFDI’s mission to bring new perspectives, constructive dialogue, and sustainable solutions to policymaking that improves the future for refugees and displaced people.

Upcoming Events

Wilson China Fellowship Conference 2023

Monday, May 22 // 9:00 am–4:15 pm (ET)

Policing the Religious Message in MENA: Has it Worked and What are the Outcomes?

Tuesday, May 23 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

The Inner-Workings of the Mexican Supreme Court: Opening the Black Box

Tuesday, May 23 // 11:00 am–12:30 pm (ET)

Beyond Debt Traps: The Co-Production of China-Latin America Relations

Thursday, May 25 // 10–11:15 am (ET)

Wilson In the News

Haiti is a Failed State. It Needs an International Force to Bring Security, Stability (Miami Herald)

“Contributing further to the chaos and instability is the fact that after Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated, there is not one elected leader left in the country. Elections are desperately needed but without security, elections cannot occur.” -Eddy Acevedo

Border Crossings Down, Border Agents Concerned About Spike (News Nation Now)

“Border security is obviously really important, and at the same time we need a system that allows people to come here to, among other things, address labor shortages, and for those who have a legitimate fear of persecution at home.” -Andrew Rudman

Turkey Presidential Race Likely Headed to Run-Off (BBC)

“You will continue to have pressure on liberal institutions, the media, the judiciary, and perhaps more, that’s the biggest concern that people outside and inside Turkey have. What Washington really doesn’t want again is some kind of messy, violent, or fraudulent election.” -Ambassador James Jeffrey

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