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December 21, 2023

Wilson Weekly

Ukraine in Europe: One Hard-Earned Step Closer

On December 14, 2023, the European Council adopted an historic decision to open membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, and to grant candidate status to Georgia. All three have followed a long and arduous path toward European integration, however, Ukraine is paying the most exorbitant price. Read more from Mariana Budjeryn.

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Viewpoints | Article

US Weighs Risky Response to Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping from Yemen

The Houthis in Yemen have sworn to attack any ships destined for Israel in the Red Sea. Israel is pressing Biden to retaliate, but the Saudis urge caution. While the president weighs the response, free navigation will be at risk. Read more from David Ottaway.

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New Security Broadcast | Podcast

Unpacking the Impact of the Fifth National Climate Assessment

In this new episode of New Security Broadcast, Lauren Risi talks with three contributing authors featured in the recently released fifth National Climate Assessment. Together, they discuss the implications of climate change for national and international security policy.

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US Extended Continental Shelf

Explore the Polar Institute's comprehensive hub dedicated to the United States Extended Continental Shelf, or ECS, and allow us to take you on an informative journey through the depths of maritime boundaries and resources. Dive in to learn more about the background and impact of the US ECS Project.

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KennanX | Podcast

Georgia's Democratic Vision with Tinatin Khidasheli

Ukraine isn’t the only country that’s fighting Russian influence for its democratic future. Tinatin Khidasheli, Georgia’s first female minister of defense, joins Jill Dougherty to discuss tensions between Georgia’s government and its civil society over the direction of the country’s future.

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Africa Up Close | Blog

Gender-Based Violence and the Tigray Conflict in Ethiopia: Accountability and Resolution

“Attention must also be paid to the extensive systems of oppression against women that engender and allow these sorts of large-scale GBV campaigns that devastate women, girls, and entire communities.” Find out more from Milkee Bekele & Torianna Eckles.

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Kissinger Biography Separates Man From Myth

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW John Milewski is joined by the Kissinger Institute’s Robert Daly and historian and author Thomas Schwartz. They discuss Schwartz’s latest book, Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography, which seeks to separate the man from the myth and provide a greater understanding of one of the most complex figures in US political history.

Wilson in the News

Latin America’s Critical Minerals: An Indispensable Component of Alternative Energy (Latin Trade)

“The marvel of critical minerals is that they could drive a sustainable development boom in Latin America with abundant reserves, new technologies and disruptive innovation leading the way." -Jerry Haar and Eva Cristina Manotas Rodriguez

Pakistan’s Army Chief Comes to Washington (Foreign Policy)

Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir arrives in Washington, India’s Supreme Court upholds the 2019 decision to repeal Indian-administered Kashmir’s special autonomous status, and the US Treasury Department sanctions two former Afghan lawmakers. This and more from Michael Kugelman in the South Asia Brief.

Explaining Brazil #274: Brazil and the G20 (The Brazilian Report)

“I think Brazil’s presidency marks a significant milestone in the country’s role in the global diplomatic stage. But its ability to be coherent with its goals and the priorities outlines, and its ability to deliver that, I think that’s where the main challenge, the main risk lies.” -Bruna Santos

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