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May 3, 2024

Wilson Weekly

Environmental Journalists on the Frontlines of Democracy

Environmental journalists are increasingly under attack as they seek to document the human and environmental effects of corruption and illegal natural resource exploitation. This World Press Freedom Day, we highlight the need to protect those who report on the environment.

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Article

Balancing Act: Charting the Course for EU Enlargement and Reform

The European Commission recently delivered on its promise to bring enlargement back into the limelight. But as Maša Ocvrik writes, the to-do list to make this happen is long and ambitious and will require strong political will from all actors involved.

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A Conversation on the Impending Famine in Gaza with Shaza Moghraby

In this interview the World Food Program Spokesperson Shaza Moghraby discusses impending famine resulting from the war in Gaza. She examines forced displacement and the ongoing humanitarian crisis, gives an update on the state of humanitarian aid, describes how the agency evaluates conditions on the ground, and more.

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Spring 2024

Out Now: Kennan Institute 50th Anniversary Edition of the Wilson Quarterly

As the US faces the most challenging times with Russia since the end of the Cold War, the Wilson Quarterly dedicates its spring 2024 edition to US-Russia relations as part of the Kennan Institute’s 50th anniversary year. With contributors from the Kennan Institute’s deep bench of experts it explores US-Russia relations, Russia’s anti-democratic tactics at home and abroad, the far-reaching impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, and more.

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Focus Ukraine | Blog

Insights from the US Experience Can Help Ukraine Serve Its Veterans Better

As Ukraine grapples with the effects of Russia’s ongoing war, the Ministry for Veterans Affairs acknowledges the urgent need to revamp support systems. Kateryna Odarchenko and Elena Davlikanova offer recommendations to support Ukraine’s growing community of veterans.

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Africa Up Close | Blog

Social Media and Democratic Transitions in Kenya: A Double-Edged Sword

Fraud, violence, human rights abuses, media closures, and intimidation of the judicial system has characterized Kenyan elections since the controversial 2007 elections. Social media in Kenya has proven to be a resilient alternative communication channel with important implications for the democratization process in Kenya. Fredrick Ogenga has more.

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Event | Video

Report Launch | Crypto in Venezuela: Two Sides of a Coin

Venezuela has shifted from an oil economy to a criminal economy, making it ripe for bad actors to exploit crypto currencies. But there is enormous potential for digital money to help the poor move up the economic ladder. A new report from the Science and Technology Innovation Program explores both sides of the crypto coin.

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China-US Relations: Did Secretary Blinken’s Trip Move the Needle?

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW Kissinger Institute Director Robert Daly discusses Secretary Blinken’s recent trip to China. He elaborates on whether a new Cold War has developed between the two nations, how the Biden administration’s goal of “managed competition” with Beijing is playing out with continued tensions over the South China Sea, Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

China-US Relations: Did Secretary Blinken’s Trip Move the Needle?

Upcoming Events

EU-US Arctic Cooperation

Monday, May 6 // 10–11:30 am (ET)

Report Discussion: Plan for Postwar Gaza

Tuesday, May 7 // 10–11:30 am (ET)

No More Lost Decades: Opportunities From Nearshoring, the Energy Transition, and Other Drivers of Sustainable Growth

Thursday, May 9 // 12:30–1:30 pm (ET)

Wilson in the News

China-Maldives Military Agreement: An Upgrade to the Bilateral Relationship (9 Dash Line)

“The Maldives finds itself caught in a tug-of-war between India and China. However, Malé under Muizzu’s presidency has shown increasing openness toward China as it strives to navigate the balance between the two countries and maintainits own sovereignty.” -Lea Thome

How Brazil Plans to use the G20 to be a Climate Leader (The Brazilian Report)

As Brazil prepares for its role in the upcoming COP30, the country’s leadership in global climate finance is increasingly recognized. Learn more from Bruna Santos.

China's Business Practices Unfair (NewsNation)

“I think America is coming to a greater realization is that the China practice is to subsidize to create excess capacity and then use that excess capacity to flood the global market.” -Mark Kennedy

Having Exhausted All Other Possibilities, Congress Does the Right Thing (The National Interest)

“But moments like the final passage of this assistance package show the world that, just as America never turns its back on key allies and important challenges, they should never fully count us out.” -Amb. Mark A. Green

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