STILL TO Come THIS WEEK
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Monday, October 21 // 4:00 - 5:30 pm (ET)
The Sandinista Revolution and its victory against the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua gripped the United States and the world in the 1980s. But as soon as the Sandinistas were voted out of power in 1990 and the Iran Contra affair ceased to make headlines, it became, in Washington at least, a thing of the past.
Tuesday, October 22 // 10:00–10:40 am (ET)
Lithium, copper, and many more critical minerals are vital to manufacture clean energy technologies. To reduce dependency on China for these minerals and accelerate decarbonization efforts, the Biden administration has been working to ramp up domestic mining and production. Because of pollution and land degradation concerns, these efforts have intensified conflicts among US mining industry, environmentalists, and indigenous communities.
Tuesday, October 22 // 12:30 – 1:30 pm (ET)
Amidst the horrors of a full-scale invasion, many in Ukraine believe that Ukrainian culture has undergone a renaissance: new bookstores are opening, theaters are drawing crowds, and art exhibitions are breaking attendance records. Andriy Lyubka will discuss how, after the onset of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian culture became a vital component of the country’s defense strategy. Beyond strengthening national identity and boosting morale, Ukrainian artists and cultural figures have provided both financial and material support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Lyubka will present his nonfiction book War from the Rear, and share his volunteer efforts, which have raised over $1.5 million and resulted in the purchase of more than 310 vehicles for the front lines. He will also highlight other significant initiatives within Ukrainian culture and art that actively support the military.
Wednesday, October 23 // 1:15 – 2:15 pm (ET)
In recent weeks, a stressed Pakistani economy has shown some signs of stabilization, with decreases in inflation and improvements in foreign reserves. In September, the International Monetary Fund finalized a new $7 billion loan. However, the economy continues to face major obstacles, from high debt to competitiveness constraints and structural challenges.
Thursday, October 24 // 2:00 – 3:00 pm (ET)
As financial leaders across the global gather in Washington for the October IMF and World Bank meetings, global demand for investments in infrastructure, supply chains, and renewable energy will be among key issues discussed. Join us for a conversation with the leaders of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) on how Japan and the United States are investing in global growth respectively, and prospects for JBIC and DFC to cooperate to advance economic security worldwide.
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