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April 30, 2021

Wilson Weekly

President Biden’s First 100 Days: Is America Back?

The Administration has hit a key milestone: 100 days in office. What’s been accomplished so far? Read and view how Wilson Center experts have assessed White House progress on key global issues since Inauguration Day.

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

EVENT | Video & quotes

Russia’s Role in Southeast Asia and its Future Trajectory

"After the February 1st military coup that happened in Myanmar this year, Moscow has sought to fill the diplomatic void in a way that no other country has," says CSIS Senior Associate Amy Searight.

EVENT | Video & quotes

The Future of Africa-UK Relations Post Brexit

A look at Africa’s relationship with the United Kingdom, this talk explores shared challenges ranging from peace and security, immigration, and the ongoing global health crisis.

The Rise of China

The rise of China has important implications for the U.S. and the world. Based off the year-long work of the Wilson Center’s 20-21 China Fellows, this collection of essays explores a range of topics—from the situation in Xinjiang to China’s role in the global energy and electricity sector.

UNFPA Launches Report on Women and Their Body Autonomy

Millions of women across the world are denied the right to make choices for their own bodies. The 2021 UNFPA report looks at bodily autonomy as it relates to gender-based violence; health care; and contraception.

PODCAST | Need to Know

What is Real? A Deep-Dive into Deepfakes

So called "Deepfakes" leverage powerful technologies to spread disinformation. Public Policy Fellow Melissa Griffith takes a look at the rapidly-evolving technology behind this threat to our democracy.

A New Era of U.S.-Japan Relations?

What is the impact of the recent Suga-Biden summit? Asia Program experts provide post- summit analysis, looking at areas of future cooperation, technological advancements, and the overall implications of the summit for bilateral and regional relations.

Upcoming Events

Russia in the Middle East: National Security Challenges for the United States and Israel in the Biden Era

Wednesday, May 5 // 9:30–11 a.m. (ET)

Global Britain: The Future of the United Kingdom’s Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy

Wednesday, May 5 // 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ET)

Test Gods: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut

Thursday, May 6 // 12–1 p.m. (ET)

Mexico's Mid-Term Elections: What's at Stake and What to Expect

Thursday, May 6 // 3–4:30 p.m. (ET)

Wilson In the News

World Sees India Situation as Catastrophic, Nightmarish; Government Appeared Complacent, Slow (The Wire)

“This tragedy that India is going through right now is clearly a tragedy for India, but also a tragedy for the world,” says Wilson Center’s Michael Kugelman.

Migrant Surge from Northern Triangle Countries (C-Span)

How is the Biden administration dealing with the migrant surge from Northern Triangle countries? Latin American Program Director Cynthia Arnson takes a look.

20 Years in Afghanistan. What’s Next? (KQED)

Robin Wright takes a look at the legacy of America’s longest war. The panel discussion looks at the current state of the Taliban, the potential for civil war, and what’s at stake as the U.S. brings troops home.

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