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The Ukrainian Military Assistance Act Will Improve Situation for Ukraine [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]“Most important, the US aid package shores up the ability of the Ukrainian leadership to plan its defense operations and economic steps for the next ten to twelve months.” Mykhailo Minakov details what is in the new aid package, what is coming from other countries, and just what it means to Ukraine’s ongoing resistance to Russia’s invasion.
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Power to the People: Revisiting Senegal’s Political History India's General Elections 2024: Prime Minister Modi Seeks Third Consecutive Term
Senegal’s political history shows a tension between state attempts to stifle democracy and the people’s efforts to disrupt and subvert these attempts. Successive governments have consistently tried to suppress criticisms or impinge upon voting. Senegalese citizens, particularly its youth, takes the challenge head-on. Read more from James Fisher. “We have seen growing crackdowns on dissent. And what's particularly concerning for many observers of India is that the country's secular traditions, which are constitutionally protected, appear to be under peril due to Prime Minister Modi's strong emphasis on Hindu nationalism.” -Michael Kugelman
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[link removed] [[link removed]] Event | VideoUS Leadership Matters in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis
The number of people forcibly displaced by conflicts, persecution, violence, and other human rights abuses has more than tripled since 1997, a trend that is likely to worsen in the years ahead unless something is done to reverse it. The Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative provides guidance and actionable recommendations for the US government and others in a new report.
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Partner, Competitor, and Rival: Germany-China Relations After Scholz’s Visit Avian Flu in Antarctica
A week ago, German Chancellor Scholz wrapped up his second visit to China since taking office. The German government published its first “China strategy” last year, siding with the European Commission’s hardline policy toward China. But is Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s heart in it? Learn more from Klaus Larres and Lea Thome. Antarctic experts Dr. Michelle Wille of the University of Melbourne and Dr. Meagan Dewar of the Federation University Australia explain the severity of the HPAI virus, which has been confirmed in Antarctica. This illuminating discussion covers the history of avian flu, the discovery of it in wild birds, and the threat the virus poses to the Antarctic ecosystem and regional biodiversity. Learn more in this Polar Institute video.
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Report Stresses Importance of US Leadership in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the new Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative Working Group Report, US Leadership Matters in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis , with co-authors, John Thon Majok, James Hollifield, and Susan F. Martin. The report provides guidance and actionable recommendations for the US government and others on ways to protect, assist, and find sustainable solutions for refugees and other displaced people.
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Report Stresses Importance of US Leadership in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis
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Violence Against Women Is at the Center of Mexico’s Security Crisis (America’s Quarterly) [[link removed]]
“The violent episodes that took place in Taxco offer a window into broader dynamics of violence, state neglect, and impunity in Mexico, and their different impacts on women and girls. They underscore the urgent need to foster a gender perspective within Mexico’s justice and security apparatus, as well as recognize the state’s responsibility in the makings of this crisis.” - Global Fellow Gemma Kloppe-Santamaría
Get Everyone to the Developing Table to Harness AI (Latin Trade) [[link removed]]
“Artificial intelligence (AI) is often referred to as an ingredient technology, less a standalone tool and more a technology that can be incorporated in anything for a major boost to capabilities and productivity. With technology like this, we must bring everyone together to harness it for improved economic opportunity and quality of life.” -Kellee Wicker
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In India, the question is not whether Modi and his party will win but by how much. Find out more from Michael Kugelman in this South Asia Brief.


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