Wilson Weekly

The Legacy of the Pacific War: 75 Years Later

Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, not only brought an end to World War II, but it also signaled the emergence of the United States as a Pacific Ocean power. The outcome of the war still defines diplomatic, security, economic, and social ties within Asia, and U.S. relations with countries in the region. The Wilson Center’s Asia Program has curated a collection of essays and interviews with analysts and former policymakers to assess the continuing consequences of victory.

Expert Analysis

The Belarus Election and its Aftermath

“The clock is ticking for Lukashenko,” says former U.S. Ambassador to Belarus Kenneth S. Yalowitz, “owing to his weakened domestic base, mismanaged reaction to the new coronavirus, and a stagnating economy.”

Commentary

Black Lives Matter and the Berlin Wall

Hope Harrison writes that “Blacks who experienced the Berlin Wall—whether as tourists or standing guard at the Wall as a member of the U.S. armed forces—felt the pain and irony of the U.S. devotion to protecting the freedom of West Berliners from communism while discriminating against Blacks at home.”

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E Pluribus Aluminum?

The signing of a new North American trade agreement has not dimmed the ongoing battle between the U.S. and Canada over aluminum. Our regional experts break down the latest tit-for-tat tariffs.

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The Clock is Ticking for TikTok

One of the hottest video sharing platforms is made in China. But amid growing tensions between the U.S. and the PRC, TikTok has become a target. Rui Zhong breaks down how a popular app may be too popular for its own good.

Collection

100 Years | Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote

One hundred years ago this month, the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in the U.S., ensuring that the right to vote could not be denied "on account of sex." Explore how Wilson Center experts have examined the fight for women's equality throughout the world and the barriers that yet remain.

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MENA Workforce Facing Perfect Storm of Challenges

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Indians Cheer VP Nomination for Kamala Harris (ET Now)

“She has never really worn her Indian- American identity on her sleeve,” says Michael Kugelman. “But she has certainly not shied away from it… and has highlighted her Indian roots on many occasions.”

“Not One Women Less, Not One More Death:” Feminist Activism and Policy Responses to Gender-Based Violence in Latin America (Georgetown Journal of International Affairs)

The hard work to quell the epidemic of violence against women has just begun. “Public naming and repudiation of violence against women is itself a seismic shift—but it is not enough,” write Anya Prusa, Beatriz Garcia Nice, and Olivia Soledad.

Israel and UAE normalize diplomatic relations (Meet the Press)

Robin Wright says the surprising move in the Middle East “reflects the changing balance of power, the changing issues in terms of security.”