Building a Competitive US-Mexico Border Conference

Wednesday, June 21 // 9:00 am–2:30 pm (ET)

The ninth edition of the annual conference will consider a range of cross-border issues including infrastructure, trade disruptions, and post-pandemic-era border management.

This daylong conference will feature panel discussions with US and Mexican lawmakers, officials, and private sector representatives to spark a vibrant and productive dialogue focused on further strengthening the competitiveness of the US-Mexico border region.

Still To Come This Week

Book Talk | Cooperating for the Climate with Joanna Lewis

Tuesday, June 20 // 9:30–11:00 am (ET)

Drawing on her new book, Dr. Joanna Lewis will discuss her comprehensive analysis of international clean energy partnerships with China, the path forward for China in clean energy development, and its implications for global governance and bilateral relationship with the United States.

Voices Behind the News: Promoting Freedom of Expression & Strengthening Independent Media in Central America

Tuesday, June 20 // 11:00 am–12:30 pm (ET)

Join the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, the US Department of State, USAID and the US Mission to the Organization of American States for our second dialogue in a series of conversations about the “Voices” initiative. These dialogues involve senior US government officials and civil society leaders from Central America that Under Secretary Uzra Zeya has called the “building blocks of democracy.”

The US-ROK Alliance at 70: The Outlook After the Washington Declaration

Thursday, June 22 // 9:00 am–1:15 pm (ET)

In the aftermath of successful state visit by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which included the issuance of the Washington Declaration intended to strengthen extended deterrence, the Korea Center and the East Asia Foundation will host a special forum with members of the Korean National Assembly and the US Congress and other experts on the outlook for the US-ROK alliance for the next 70 years.

Wartime Attitudes and Identity in Frontline Ukrainian Cities

Thursday, June 22 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Professors Karina Korostelina and Gerard Toal will present new survey findings from their ongoing National Science Foundation sponsored research project on Ukrainian social attitudes. The results reveal changes in the concepts of Ukrainian national identity, dynamics of attitudes and feelings toward Russia as well as perceptions and support for war, peace, and international aid.

Israel at 75: The Views From Latin America

Friday, June 23 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

As Israel celebrates 75 years of statehood, it is a moment to mark how Israel’s influence and reach extends well beyond its immediate neighborhood. Nowhere is that more true than in the Americas. Join us for this event to discuss the relationship between Latin America and Israel, as well as the ongoing challenges and implications for the US.