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July 12, 2024[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
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NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit: Standing the Test of Time [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]"The fact that Europeans are spending more for their own defense than ever before and are providing more than the United States in support of Ukraine–a narrative that has been slow to catch on in Washington–was made abundantly clear at the Washington Summit." -Read more from Jason C. Moyer
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Population and Development in the 21st Century Why We Fight Over Canadian Defense Spending
Thirty years ago in Cairo, 179 governments aligned in groundbreaking recognition that population issues are deeply intertwined with human rights, gender equality, and sustainable development, which started a seismic shift in related policies. This World Population Day we check in on progress with leaders on population and development. "Despite threats from figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Canada remains hesitant to increase its defense spending significantly. The latest Canadian budget plans to raise defense spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030, far below the NATO target. This reluctance raises a crucial question for Washington policymakers: why does the US continue to press Canada on defense spending?" -Read more from Christopher Sands
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[link removed] [[link removed]] Stubborn ThingsAverting Our Eyes in Sudan
“Sudan doesn’t have the same diaspora connections as Europe and the Middle East. It isn’t close to our shores like Haiti. But on the list of highest levels of human suffering—a list nobody wants to be on—it might just top them all.” Amb. Mark A. Green has more in his latest blog.
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Iran’s Surprising Election: Pezeshkian Beats the Odds Breaking the ICE: White House Announces New Polar Pact with Canada and Finland
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated hardliner Ali Jalili in Iran’s election, signaling public desire for change. However, Pezeshkian’s success depends on the Supreme Leader's approval and parliamentary support, facing significant obstacles. Haleh Esfandiari has more. "Icebreakers are remarkable vessels. They're highly specialized, and they are really hard to build, which is one of the reasons that we're seeing this announcement now." -Rebecca Pincus, PhD
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NOW Logo [[link removed]]France's Surprising Election Results: What Comes Next?
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Global Fellow William Drozdiak, author of “The Last President of Europe: Emmanuel Macron's Race to Revive France and Save the World,” discusses the recent legislative election in France. In surprise results, left wing alliance New Popular Front candidates won a plurality of seats after the second round. Drozdiak discusses what’s next in President Macron’s efforts to form a coalition government and what the fractured election results could mean for the second largest economy in Europe going forward.
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France's Surprising Election Results: What Comes Next?
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Upcoming Events
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Unlocking Green Hydrogen Development in South America [[link removed]]Monday, July 15 // 11am-12:30 pm ET
Enterprise Diplomacy: Colombia FTA Case Study [[link removed]]Tuesday, July 16 // 11am-12:00 pm ET
Book Event with President Duque - Our Future: A Green Manifesto for Latin America and the Caribbean [[link removed]]Wednesday, July 17 // 10-11:00 am ET
Launch of USAID’s Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy [[link removed]]Thursday, July 18 // 1-2:00 pm ET
History Maker: What Mexico's New President Means for US Economic and Trade Relations [[link removed]]Friday, July 19 // 11am-12:00 pm ET

Wilson in the News
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NATO Summit In Washington Addresses Global Challenges (VOA) [[link removed]]“There’s a lot of attention being paid to this current NATO summit, in part due to the number of elections taking place across the United States and Europe, there’s concerns about continued allied unity for Ukraine. This is not just an opportunity to celebrate NATO’s tremendous achievements. There’s a lot of work to be done.” -Jason C. Moyer
How to Manage and De-risk an Emerging Cold War II with China (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists) [[link removed]]“Both powers want to avoid war, but not at the cost of questioning their interests or values. Each is determined to neither fight nor lose. The only strategy open to them, therefore, is to build a framework for peaceful rivalry.” -Robert Daly and Robert Litwak
Hardliner Squares Off Against Reformer in Iran’s Presidential Election (CNN) [[link removed]]“Voter turnout was a stunning rejection by the vast majority of Iranians—60% opted not to go to the polls, despite the fact that there was a reformist to vote for.” -Robin Wright


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