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September 15, 2023[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
Women Lead a Year of Trial and Protest in Iran: Reflections from the Middle East Women’s Initiative [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]Marking the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, the Middle East Program Women's Initiative releases a nuanced collection of insights from distinguished scholars on the movement that followed, helping readers understand its impact on Iran, the region, and beyond.
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Scenarios for Post-Putin Russia Kim and Putin Meet in Russia: What Can Each Gain?
Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine demonstrates that the Putin regime is not interested in lasting peace between Russia and its neighbors. So, what is the best possible version of Russia’s future? The Kennan Institute hosted this gripping conversation to explore that question and more. “Kim Jong Un probably sees his Russian sojourn as a prelude to eventually reaching out to other countries. China first, and then perhaps also South Korea, the United States, and beyond.” Hear more from Wilson Center Fellow Sung-Yoon Lee about Kim J0ng Un’s long game.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] InteractiveLaunching Into Orbit: A Spotlight on Satellites
66 years after the first satellite, Sputnik I, was successfully launched into orbit by the Soviet Union, the impact of satellites is more integrated into our lives than ever before. Journey through five layers of orbit with the Science and Technology Innovation Program’s new interactive feature, as they explore what is put into space, and where.
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The Wild Card of Youth Voters in the Taiwan Elections Two Years After Moïse Assassination: The Impact of Gang Violence in Haiti
“Young voters in Taiwan are increasingly frustrated with the two main political parties, the Democratic Progressive Party and the Kuomintang. They see both as establishment parties that are more focused on the past, and less on the future. They are also dissatisfied with the status quo and want more progressive policies.” -Will Hung tells us just what that means for Taiwan’s 2024 elections. The security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, with gangs reportedly controlling more than 80% of the capital. Violence and kidnappings are at record levels, and Haitians continue to risk their lives to reach the United States. A UN Human Rights expert on Haiti, Chile’s Ambassador to the US, and a State Department official discuss solutions with Miami Herald correspondent Jacqueline Charles.
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NOW Logo [[link removed]]Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: An Assessment of the State of the War
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW Peter Zwack provides an update on the ongoing Ukrainian counter offensive against Russia, the mood among the Ukrainian population and leadership, and the continued focus on increasing supplies of military equipment and diplomatic support from western nations.
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Cobalt and the EV Supply Chain [[link removed]]Monday, Sept. 18 // 10–11:00 am (ET)
Understanding the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis: US-Mexico Solutions [[link removed]]Monday, Sept. 18 // 11:00 am –12:30 pm (ET)
Combating Green Corruption: Fighting Financial Crime as a Driver of Environmental Degradation [[link removed]]Tuesday, Sept. 19 // 9–10:30 am (ET)
The UK Labour Party’s Foreign and Defense Priorities: A Conversation With David Lammy and John Healey [[link removed]]Friday, Sept. 22 // 9–10:00 am (ET)
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Wilson In the News
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Two Women Vie for Power in Mexico [[link removed]]
“The reality of women has not really changed in Mexico. It’s actually gotten worse for them. Political violence for women is something that needs to be taken seriously, especially if we have two women running for the highest office in Mexico. In 2021 there were 35 assassinations during the election cycle in Mexico—21 were of women.” -Lila Abed
Kim Jong Un to Visit Russia (France 24) [[link removed]]
“This really comes in the face of a stronger US, South Korea, and Japan trilateral relationship. I think North Korea recognizes its isolation in the region, and as tensions continue to rise between the US and China, they may be looking for allyship beyond the Indo-Pacific.” -Kayla Orta
The Maldives’ Presidential Race Has Geopolitical Stakes (Foreign Policy) [[link removed]]
The Maldives prepares for a presidential runoff with consequences for great-power competition, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif could return from self-exile, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wraps up a rocky trip to New Delhi. This and more from Michael Kugelman in this week’s South Asia Brief.
How Kim Jong Un became Prince Charming (UnHerd) [[link removed]]
“Contrary to popular perceptions, the North Korean dictator is not “crazy” or “unpredictable”. He does not go berserk without restraint but methodically and calculatedly resorts to limited attacks and varying degrees of provocations, followed by de-escalation and diplomatic outreach.” -Sung Yoon-Lee


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