Wilson In the News
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Two Women Vie for Power in Mexico
“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)
“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)
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)
“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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