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September 8, 2023

Wilson Weekly

Xi Jinping’s Pending Absence at the G20

“Xi’s skipping the G20 adds to a convincing body of evidence that China does not aspire to rule the world; it wants to lead the developing half of it.” Find out more from Robert Daly.

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Africans’ Reactions to Disputed Elections and Coups Show Discontent with Democracy

“The coup in Gabon was the eighth on the continent in just three years, and occurred just about a month after Niger’s own presidential guard ousted that country’s democratically elected leader.” Learn more from Oge Onubogu about Africa’s discontent.

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Event | Video

Journalism in the Age of Spyware: Defending Freedom of the Press and Countering Threats Posed by Surveillance Technologies in Latin America

For journalists in Venezuela, the only option for investigative reporting under government surveillance is to “go offline,” explains Ewald Scharfenberg, co-director of the news website Armando.info. “I know it sounds desperate.”

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Reflections on Afghanistan, Two Years On

What do a human rights activist, an Afghan artist, and NGO leader have in common? They and other Afghan leaders all shared insights about the state of Afghanistan two years since the Taliban takeover. Check out this series of short videos from Hindsight Up Front Afghanistan.

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Podcast | Need to Know

Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis: The Plight of Afghan Refugees

John Thon Majok of the Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative discusses the cloud of uncertainty that millions of Afghan refugees are facing two years after the Taliban takeover. That and more in this timely interview.

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Blog | Stubborn Things

Taipei, Beijing, and the “Status Quo”

Back after a short summer hiatus, the latest Stubborn Things blog reveals that more than 88% of Taiwanese people want to maintain the status quo with China—at least for now. Read more from Ambassador Mark A. Green.

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The Wilson Center's 2024-2025 Fellowship Competition application is now open! Join a diverse cohort of experts tackling important global issues as you delve into your own research.

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Space is Getting Crowded: Threats and Challenges Posed by Orbiting Debris

Explore space in this edition of Wilson Center NOW, as Sophie Goguichvili, of the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program discusses the increasing problem with “space junk” and highlights a new interactive feature, Launching into Orbit, which takes the user through five layers of orbit used for satellites and other space bodies.

Upcoming Events

One Year After Mahsa Amini’s Death: The Impact of Female Protests in Iran

Tuesday, Sept. 12 // 12–1:30 pm (ET)

Two Years After Moïse Assassination: The Impact of Gang Violence in Haiti

Wednesday, Sept. 13 // 10:30–11:30 am (ET)

Scenarios for Post-Putin Russia

Wednesday, Sept. 13 // 2:30–4:00 pm (ET)

China’s Clean Energy Partnerships in the Global South

Thursday, Sept. 14 // 10:30–11:45 am (ET)

Wilson In the News

Strengthening Economic Ties with Taiwan Means More Trade Deals (The National Interest)

"While on a recent trip to Taipei led by Wilson Center President and CEO Amb. Mark A. Green, I spoke with Taiwanese leaders. They made it clear that while it is vital to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to defend itself, war remains avoidable." -Eddy Acevedo

The Health and Geopolitical Impacts of Japan’s Fukushima Wastewater Release (WBUR)

"Right now, the Chinese economy is facing a great deal of pressure, and this is one way for the anger of the nation to be united against a common enemy." -Shihoko Goto

Drug Cartels Exploit Ecuador Banana Industry to Ship Cocaine (AP)

"These lax border controls have made it easy to transport merchandise through the porous border, and that has led to competition to control transporting routes." -Beatriz Nice

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