Wilson Weekly
August 16, 2019

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Decoding the Disinformation Problem

 Video & key quotes

Moderated by CNN anchor Kate Bolduan, executives from Facebook and Microsoft examined the disinformation landscape, offering an historical overview of disinformation campaigns, assessed current patterns of disinformation campaigns, and discussed challenges ahead – including protecting vulnerable places with the potential for violence.


Young Women Lead the Way in MENA

 Blog Post

As the world marked International Youth Day this week, the Enheduanna blog featured new posts by three young women from Lebanon, Oman and the United Arab Emirates who, in spite of their global travels and ambitions, chose to stay and make an impact locally, all while defying stereotypes through their commitment to innovation and voice.


An Update on the Hong Kong Protests

 Need to Know Podcast

In this episode of the Need to Know podcast, Kissinger Institute Director Robert Daly provides an update on the latest protests on the streets of Hong Kong.

 

More Than Neighbors: U.S.-Mexico Trade

 With deep manufacturing ties and huge cross-border trade flows, the economic prosperity of the United States and Mexico is profoundly linked. Learn how in this short explainer.

 

 

Wilson in the News

Much of Argentina Wants Its Populists Back (NPR)

“Though he [Argentina President Mauricio Macri] remains beloved by Western governments and investors, his pro-market policies are broadly considered a failure at home,” writes Ben Gedan.

In Hong Kong, What Happens Now that Beijing Has Called the Protests a ‘Color Revolution’? (Washington Post)

“The official rhetoric is escalating. Here’s what that means,” writes Global Fellow Michael C. Davis.

Kurds and Arabs in Northeast Syria: Power Struggle or Power Sharing? (The National Interest)

“Stabilizing and rebuilding the diverse and complex region of northeastern Syria may prove even more difficult than defeating ISIS,” write Amy Austin Holmes and Wladimir van Wilgenburg.

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