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November 8, 2024

Wilson Weekly

Washington’s New Pivot: US Election Results and Implications for the Indo-Pacific

Donald Trump’s return to the White House could reshape Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy, and redefine the security, economic, and political landscape across the region. With perspectives from Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines, experts discuss how shifts in US priorities and a reshaping of US foreign policy interests more broadly could impact regional relations.

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Need to Know

Political Shockwaves: Navigating Japan's Uncertain Future

“Until this election, Japan was a source of great stability amid a lot of global uncertainties...This is a big deal.” -Shihoko Goto

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MENA360°

NGO’s Soft Power in Kuwait: A Shift in Control or Core Management?

In Kuwait, civil society organizations have grown in importance, stepping in to address societal needs where the government falls short. Despite facing regulatory restrictions, they play a crucial role in governance, service provision, and shaping social development.

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Fall 2024

Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War

“The stark gap between the ideals of international humanitarian law and the reality of war is alarming. Violations of these laws erode trust not only between communities and those armed with weapons, but also between humanitarian organizations and those they seek to assist.” -Fabrizio Carboni, Head of Regional Delegation to the United States and Canada for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Africa Up Close

Reflections After the BRICS Summit: Membership, Payment Systems, and What Lies Ahead

“BRICS will not fundamentally change the global order, but the international order is evolving rapidly, independent of any one informal group.” -Gustavo de Carvalho

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Publication

Boosting US-Japan Cooperation with Latin America in Critical and Frontier Sectors

Collaborations between the United States and Japan are the best option for meeting the infrastructure needs of Latin America and the Caribbean and offering alternatives to Chinese financing. Those findings and more in a new Wilson Center report by Margaret Myers.

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Threat Multiplier: Climate Change and National Security

“Security is all about stability, and we no longer have stability in our natural systems because of a disruptive climate. That’s the threat multiplier, on top of all the other threats we face.” -Sherri Goodman

Upcoming Events

Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for 21st-Century US-Africa Relations

Wednesday, Nov. 13 // 10:00 am–12:00 pm (ET)

The Drying Out of Central America

Wednesday, Nov. 13 // 11:00 am–12:00 pm (ET)

Surviving and Thriving: Ukraine's Economy During and After the War

Thursday, Nov. 14 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Wilson in the News

UK Should "Expect" Trump to Follow Through on Imposing 20% Import Tariffs (Sky News)

“I think that the institutions in America will persevere, they will get us through what is likely be a tumultuous period of reflection. If you look back at history, we’ve been through this before, but this will be a particularly anxious time.” -Phillip Reeker

In South Asia, Expect Continuity From Washington (Foreign Policy)

US South Asia policy will likely have considerable continuity in Donald Trump’s second term, Indian firms and individuals are caught up in US sanctions for Russian business connections, and Canada accuses Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a campaign against Sikh activists on its soil. This and more from Michael Kugelman in this week’s South Asia Brief.

Ukraine Fires on North Korean Troops in Russia, Kyiv Says (Global News)

“This takes and extends the war into another country, but also raises the stakes for the US and its allies.” -Troy Stangarone

Japan’s Surprise Election Result Could Spell the Return of "Revolving Door" Leadership (East Asia Forum)

“The latest election results should make clear to the Liberal Democratic Party that its dominance in Japanese politics cannot be taken from granted, and that reform from within is much needed.” -Shihoko Goto

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