Wilson Weekly

The Department of Defense New Arctic Strategy: An In-Depth Discussion

Amanda Dory, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy sets the stage for a conversation with experts about the Arctic’s current geopolitical state, the Department of Defense’s pivotal new strategy, and its profound implications for the future of Arctic security.

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Unleashing the Power of US-Japan Economic Security Cooperation

Promoting economic security has emerged as a key interest in the US-Japan alliance, most notably to coordinate on the advancement of critical technologies. At the same time, both the United States and Tokyo are invested in securing the competitiveness of the industries of the future within their own borders. Our experts came together to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Article

Celebrating Refugee Talents: The 2024 Refugee Olympic Team

Refugees and forcibly displaced athletes have their lives, including their careers in professional sports, disrupted by conflict and other displacement challenges. However, the 2024 Paris Olympics is host to the third Summer Refugee Olympic Team, which provides elite refugee athletes with the chance to compete at the highest level while representing millions of other forcibly displaced people worldwide. Estelle Erwich has more.

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Press Release

Wilson Center Presents Trotter Award to Congresswoman Barbara Lee

“Congresswoman Lee has been a steadfast advocate for social justice, equality, and human rights for people around the world. From her long-time leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa to her tireless advocacy of stronger ties between the US and Caribbean nations, she has made a remarkable difference in American foreign policy. She represents everything that the Trotter Award stands for.” -Wilson Center President and CEO Ambassador Mark A. Green.

Days Later, Global Fallout from CrowdStrike Outage Continues

“While this was not an attack, it did not stem from a malicious actor, we still need to remember that most actors take advantage of chaos and are actively doing that right now.” -Kara Struckman

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Need to Know

NATO at 75: Reflecting on the Alliance's Legacy and Future

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and Ambassador Philip Reeker, Chair of the Global Europe Program explore the legacy of NATO, and its future as it responds to a growing and evolving array of global challenges.

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Sudans Working Group: Addressing Critical Issues Through Inclusive Dialogue

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we learn all about the Wilson Center’s Sudans Working Group with Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center’s Africa Program, and co-chairs Ambassador Nureldin Satti and Ambassador Donald E. Booth. Established in 2009, the Sudans Working Group engages US, African, and international policymakers in policy dialogue aimed at advancing peace, security, and development between and within Sudan and South Sudan.

Sudans Working Group: Addressing Critical Issues Through Inclusive Dialogue

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Wilson in the News

Dictators Weaponizing Refugees Should Be Held Accountable (National Interest)

“Countless refugees and migrants flee horrific and oppressive conditions, but there is an element in forced displacement that does not receive enough attention: the weaponization of migration by dictators.” -Eddy Acevedo

Lila Abed: “The Bilateral Relationship Between the US and Mexico is One of the Few That Affects the Daily Lives of Millions of People” (El Pais)

Read this enlightening interview with the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute Director Lila Abed.

Ask An Expert: Is Russia Ready to Negotiate a Prisoner Exchange? (CBS News Radio)

“The Russians are taking hostages for a rainy day, and I think Mr. Gershkovich was another attempt to have another person in the fold for another potential negotiation.” -William Pomeranz