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June 7, 2024[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
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Modi Declares Victory Despite Weaker Mandate [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]“Coming out of this election, you're going to see Modi facing the pressures of having to govern within a coalition while having to grapple with an opposition that is, emboldened by its performance in the election.” -Michael Kugelman
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This Time, the Joke’s on Them—Citizens Mock the Islamic Regime After Raisi’s Death Collisions: The Origins of the War in Ukraine and the New Global Instability
Through jokes and memes about the recent death of former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, Tara Kangarlou investigates Iranians’ grievances with the current regime and prospects for change in the upcoming presidential election. Kennan Institute Advisory Council Chair Michael Kimmage discusses his new book, which chronicles the long march to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting in 2008 and covering developments in Ukraine, Europe, Russia, and the United States. Kimmage also provides vital historical context.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] Africa Up Close | BlogSouth Africa’s Historic Election: A Chance to Renew the Nation’s Promise
“Democracy was a big winner in South Africa’s election last week... But democracy was a big loser in the election, too... The strangeness of this political moment is that all this will soon be forgotten.” Read more from Terence McNamee.
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Strategic Competition and the Case for UNCLOS Wilson China Fellowship Conference 2024
“The US can no longer afford to stand outside key global institutions: doing so only cedes the playing field to Beijing. One critical piece is global oceans governance. More than 90% of the world’s economy relies on a system built on the bedrock of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS. Learn more from Troy Bouffard. Research from the 2023–24 Wilson China Fellows is an important part of providing policymakers with trusted information. Here, they present their projects on topics ranging from Communist Party propaganda to US-China strategic competitiveness and more. A lively discussion with program alumni and other experts ensues at the fourth annual Wilson China Fellowship Conference.
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NOW Logo [[link removed]]Breaking Down the Results of Mexico’s 2024 General Election
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Lila Abed, acting director of Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute, discusses the results of Mexico’s 2024 general election, the landmark victory of Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female leader, and the domestic and foreign policy implications of the Morena Party’s landslide win.
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Breaking Down the Results of Mexico’s 2024 General Election
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The Changing Nature of Security Threats in the Central Sahel Region: The Rise of Self-Defense Groups and Private Security Companies [[link removed]]Monday, June 10 // 1–2:00 pm (ET)
Zhou Enlai: A Life [[link removed]]Tuesday, June 11 // 9:30–11:00 am (ET)
Midwives Are Key to Climate Resilience [[link removed]]Wednesday, June 12 // 9:30–11:00 am (ET)
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Wilson in the News
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Mexico’s Next President Must Have a Plan to Protect Oil, the Nation’s Greatest Asset (San Diego Tribune) [[link removed]]
“In the same way that violence and crime are still existential issues for the country, corruption is endemic, and poverty and inequality are a chronic curse, energy policy remains mired in a vision of the past that will hinder efforts to advance both prosperity and certainty." -Duncan Wood and Jeremy Martin
Mexico Set for Historic Election on Sunday After Violent and Polarized Campaign Season (PBS Newshour) [[link removed]]
“[Sheinbaum] would, in essence, continue what many have called the militarization of previous civilian forces in Mexico. And there's a lot of concern, because the military is not necessarily trained on protecting human rights and making sure that when they are dealing with these new responsibilities, that they carry it out in a very responsible and legal manner.” -Lila Abed
Modi Hits a Roadblock (Foreign Policy) [[link removed]]
After a decade of always bouncing back, the Indian leader and his Bharatiya Janata Party suffer a setback at the ballot box. Read more from Michael Kugelman in this week’s South Asia Brief.


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