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December 8, 2023

Wilson Weekly

US-ROK-Japan Trilateral Relations

Following this summer’s historic Trilateral Summit at Camp David, members of the Wilson Center’s 2023 Trilateral Commission assess areas of risk and opportunity for trade and supply chain resiliency among the US, Korea, and Japan. They also explore areas of new growth for the partnership, including the dual challenge of climate and energy policy. That and more from our half-day conference.

WATCH NOW

Event | Video

Applying Strategies for COVID-19 Vaccination to Routine Immunization

"Successful vaccination not only entails managing logistics of vaccine delivery, but also building widespread trust in vaccination, including among the health personnel prioritized for vaccination and tasked with providing the service.” -Dr. Folake Olayinka, USAID

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Article

Three Key Issues Ahead of Mexico's 2024 Election Cycle

As the Mexican presidential cycle gets underway, the likelihood of each candidate winning, or the role that the Lopez Obrador government will play in deciding this outcome is top of mind. But Miguel Angel Toro makes the case that much more attention should be paid to the policies that the candidates promise to implement if elected—and lays out his top three priorities for voters and policymakers.

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G20 Dialogues

Tapping into the Center's one-of-a-kind Brazil Institute, this new initiative delves deeply into Brazil's 2024 presidency of the G20. By inviting a broad spectrum of contributors for articles, events, and other dynamic content, the G20 Dialogues will bring new information and analysis leading up to the 2024 G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

EXPLORE NOW

Enheduanna | Blog

The Precedent of October 7th in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Systemic Gender and Sexual-Based Violence

“Concern over how to address gender and sexual-based violence in wartime has been discussed repeatedly among scholars and practitioners. Yet despite the existence of a robust debate, international institutions whose jurisdiction includes addressing such events, like the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs or UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, have not even fully recognized the extent of the violence committed on October 7th.” -Noa Balf

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New Security Broadcast | Podcast

The Arc | Dr. Yvonne Su on Climate Migration, Equity, and Policy

“The history of colonization has a huge impact, not just on the countries that experience [climate change] physically, but also on people’s mindset.” -Dr. Yvonne Su

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Shihoko Goto Named New Asia Program Director at Wilson Center

“What’s going on in Asia these days is extraordinarily important for American foreign policy and leadership. I’m thrilled that Shihoko will be at the helm during these exciting times,” said Wilson Center President and CEO Ambassador Mark A. Green. “Her expertise will help ensure the Asia Program at the Wilson Center remains the foremost platform for fostering deeper understanding of regional policy matters, both challenges and opportunities.”

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The Power of the Arts in War Time: Ukrainian Artists Confront Russia

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Distinguished Fellow Blair Ruble discusses his new book, “The Arts of War: Ukrainian Artists Confront Russia, Year One,” which highlights the ways Ukrainians have long explored the meaning of their country and culture through the arts. It also explores how the arts and their creators have empowered Ukrainians to confront the Russian invaders.

Upcoming Events

A Conversation with Arab and Islamic Ministerial Delegation

Friday, Dec. 8 // 12:30–1:30 pm (ET)

Suharto's Cold War: Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and the World

Monday, Dec. 11 // 4–5:30 pm (ET)

Achieving Health For All: Lessons from Strengthening Health Systems in the COVID-19 Response

Tuesday, Dec. 12 // 9–10:30 am (ET)

Defectors: How the Illicit Flight of Soviet Citizens Built the Borders of the Cold War World

Monday, Dec. 18 // 4–5:30 pm (ET)

Wilson in the News

The Biden Approach to Israel (WBUR)

“I thought it was absolutely essential that he do what he did, and I think it's very much characteristic of, as you described, his philosophy toward the relationship.” -David Hale

Israel Strikes Hamas in Southern Gaza (Bloomberg TV)

“They’ve promised to be much more careful. They’ve gotten a lot of warnings as we’ve just heard from Jake Sullivan, and now Secretary Austin. We’ll have to see how this rolls out, but this is not easy. To protect civilians, they have to pay in time or Israeli casualties, both of which are precious to them.” -James Jeffrey

India’s BJP Scores as National Elections Loom (Foreign Policy)

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party stormed to victory in three big state elections on Sunday, wresting power away from the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, and retaining control of the government in Madhya Pradesh. -Michael Kugelman

How to Solve the Unsolvable Softwood Lumber Dispute (The Hill)

“The 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement offers a template. Using a combination of export charges and quotas, the agreement stabilized the market for nearly a decade.” -Marc L. Busch

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