Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem came together for a “fireside chat” as part of the Canada Institute’s Washington Forum on the Canadian Economy. The discussion provided insights into the economic outlook, monetary policymaking strategies in their respective nations, and more.
Middle East Tensions Rising in the Aftermath of Iran’s Attack on Israel
Join the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program Director Merissa Khurma for a discussion about the recent direct attack by Iran on Israel and its implications for the region. Khurma provides insights into the shifting dynamics and potential consequences of this escalation, highlighting the delicate balancing act for countries like Jordan and the critical role of US leadership in pursuing de-escalation and stability.
The Significance of Migration Ahead of the 2024 European Parliament Elections
How the European Union deals with migration has wide repercussions that go beyond its “soft power credentials” abroad. Its internal politics are also affected. What has been a political game-changer, however, is the instrumentalization of the migration debate. Find out more from Dimitris Tsarouhas.
Climate Priorities in the Middle East and North Africa
Conflict in the Middle East has once again threatened to push climate change off the top of policymakers’ agendas. This Occasional Paper examines climate strategies and actions in Middle East and North Africa states by evaluating gaps and challenges, and provides specific recommendations for policymakers, partners, and the international community to bolster adaptation, mitigation, and resilience efforts in a fragile region on the frontlines of climate change.
New Cold Wars: America's Struggle to Defend the West
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist David Sanger, a Distinguished Wilson Center scholar, and Wilson Public Policy Fellow Mary K. Brooks discuss their new book New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion and America's Struggle to Defend the West. The book covers 30 years of Washington's growing awareness of Vladimir Putin's and Xi Jinping's ambitions and culminates in the Biden administration's efforts to contain China's technological progress and push back on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Greenland's Strategic Shift: Securing a Prosperous Future
Dr. Rebecca Pincus, director of the Polar Institute, and Mr. Kenneth Høegh, head of representation for Greenland discuss Greenland's new foreign, security, and defense strategy, "Greenland in the World: Nothing About Us Without Us." They explore why Greenland is forging its own path in defense and security, what it means for Greenland's future, and the broader implications for an ever-evolving Arctic.
The Trilateral Deal Between the US, Japan, and the Philippines: Impact on Security and Economics
Wilson Center NOW talks with Ambassador Kristie Kenney, former senior US diplomat who served as the 32nd Counselor of the US Department of State and Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador, the Philippines, and Thailand. She discusses the first-ever US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit held in Washington last week and explains how the summit highlights the importance of the US Indo-Pacific strategy—and could even change the military and economic security dynamic in the region going forward.
The Trilateral Deal Between the US, Japan, and the Philippines: Impact on Security and Economics
“It’s certainly not over. I suspect the Iranians are pulling back now because they don’t want to continue into a total war, but they will continue this through other means.” -David Hale
"I think we have crossed a threshold. The shadow war that has played out between Iran and Israel since 1982 is out in the open. There’s no going back—the threat is very real.” -Robin Wright
“The rapid advance in military collusion between the two pariah states raises growing concerns in capitals around the world, including Beijing.” -Sung-Yoon Lee
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