For several years Lebanon has endured a complex series of crises—the collapse of its financial sector, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut port explosion, and political upheaval at the highest levels of government. In a new white paper produced by the Middle East Program, Global Fellow David Hale offers viable policy recommendations for Lebanon, the region, and the United States.
“When RT en Español launched in 2009, it exploited anti-Western fatigue and the desire for a more ‘multipolar world order’ that was in fashion in some parts of Latin America. Since then, RT’s popularity across television and social media platforms has only skyrocketed, with RT en Español’s social media presence outpacing those of Western Spanish-language mass media outlets.” –Read more from Ambassador Mark A. Green.
“When it comes to crypto, sometimes the code is not written very well and so it has vulnerabilities in it that allow the money to be stolen or exploited in some fashion. There’s no trusting anymore of specific entities or people when you’re using blockchain technology, with some caveats.” –Laura Shin
The Wilson Center Mourns the Loss of Longtime Fellow James Reston, Jr.
“Jim Reston was a beloved Wilson Fellow who contributed so much to our community. His voluminous writings on historical and contemporary topics are a lasting legacy. Jim’s breadth and depth of knowledge reflected his abiding curiosity about the world around him—and a commitment to making it better.” -Robert Litwak
Reforming Multilateral Development Banks in a Post-Pandemic World
From poverty to educational inequality to growing climate crises, former President of Peru Francisco Sagasti, and US Assistant Secretary for International Trade and Development Alexia Latortue, discuss the role of multilateral banks in helping to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
“Data policy has long been one of the most complex issues EU and US policymakers grapple with, as the fundamental legal standards differ between Europe and the US. Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to establish a deal.” Read more from Eric McLellan and the Global Europe Program.
Update on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The View From Parliament
“Almost every night around 1:00 am we hear this terrifying sound. The sound of air raid sirens, which means you need to wake up your family and go to a safe place… Every time we go to bed in the evening, we do not know if we are going to wake up.” -Kira Rudik, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and leader of the Golos party.
Update on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The View From Parliament
“His goal right now is avoiding prison. That’s his priority above everything, and making sure that his sons are protected from prison as well.” –Bruna Santos
“The India-Myanmar border—like many in South Asia—is tense. Groups in Myanmar have provided sanctuary to some militants from Manipur, and New Delhi and Naypyidaw have recently collaborated on efforts to apprehend the rebels.” –Michael Kugelman
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