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October 20, 2023

Wilson Weekly

The Hamas-Israel War: Analysis from Wilson Experts and Alums

Hamas' unprecedented assault on Israel and the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict represents an important inflection point in the region. The Middle East Program convened David Hale, Guy Laron, and Dalia Dasa Kaye for an insightful discussion with Merissa Khurma on the latest developments.

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The Russia File | Blog

Putin Hints at a Mediator Role but Sides with Hamas

“For Vladimir Putin, the attack and the anticipated ground invasion of the Gaza Strip present an opportunity to shed his pariah status and elevate his profile as the Middle East faces its most dangerous crisis in years.” Learn more from Izabella Tabarovsky.

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Smart Take | Video

Daniel Noboa Elected Ecuador's Youngest President Ever

“The assassination of candidate Fernando Villavicencio really woke up the electorate, and really made this election historic for Ecuadorians. They had to decide, they had to choose the way of governing they wanted for their country.” Get more insights from Beatriz Nice.

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Publication

Africa's Youth Can Save the World

If Africa’s leaders succeed in realizing the potential of their youthful populations as they pioneer clean energy growth, they will not only improve the lives of Africans. They will also deliver huge benefits to the entire world. Find out more in this new report from the Environmental Change and Security Program.

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CTRL Forward | Blog

Future of Open Science Policy: Sustaining Open-Source Innovation

“The transformative potential of open science extends beyond accessibility; it holds the promise of fundamentally reshaping the process of science,” write Alison Parker and Pranav Moudgalya. “However, open-source software and hardware for science lack institutional support.”

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Viewpoints | Article

A Reminder from Israel and Gaza on the Importance and Limitations of Environmental Peacebuilding

In Jerusalem for meetings with environmental leaders, Global Fellow and environmental journalist Peter Schwartzstein awoke to sirens and the sounds of rockets flying in from Gaza. His meetings were canceled, leaving him to consider the reality of conflict dynamics and the subversion of environmental peacebuilding “wins.”

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Israel at War with Hamas: Regional Perspectives

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Merissa Khurma of the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program and Izabella Tabarovsky of the Kennan Institute discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the threat of the war expanding to neighboring states, and the Biden administration’s shuttle diplomacy in the region.

Upcoming Events

A New Chapter for Paraguay: A Conversation with President Santiago Peña

Monday, Oct. 23 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Book Talk | Putin’s “Turn to the East” in the Xi Jinping Era

Monday, Oct. 23 // 2–3:00 pm (ET)

Looking Deeper: Reshoring and the Semiconductor Workforce

Tuesday, Oct. 24 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Book Talk | Far From the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents

Wednesday, Oct. 25 // 1:30–3:00 pm (ET)

Wilson in the News

Latin America’s Tradition of Protest Is Under Threat (Foreign Policy)

“At times, violence by protesters and damage to public property triggers confrontations with police and the armed forces. In all cases, heavy-handed responses to protests fuel anti-government sentiment, adding new grievances that inspire new demonstrations.” -Benjamin Gedan

Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on the Morality of US China Policy (Sinica Podcast)

“I think that as Americans, the most powerful nation on earth, we have to constantly remind ourselves of the limited moral capability of nations, including our own, otherwise, we make the mistake of thinking that America’s power is an instrument of God’s will.” -Robert Daly

What Pro-Palestinian Protests Mean for Pakistan (Foreign Policy)

Pro-Palestinian protests rock Pakistan, India’s Supreme Court declines to legalize same-sex marriage, and Beijing marks 10 years of the Belt and Road Initiative. This and more from Michael Kugelman.

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