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July 16, 2021[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
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Press Freedom, Afghanistan Coalitions, and Lithium [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]In the latest Stubborn Things , Wilson Center President, Director, and CEO, Ambassador Mark Green examines the battle over COVID-19 coverage, the international presence in Afghanistan, and the concentration of “white gold” in three Latin American nations.
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North American Development Bank [NADB] 25th Anniversary Event Tokyo and the Long Game for the Olympics
Mexico’s former Ambassador to the U.S Geronimo Gutierrez observes that “the opportunities and the challenges that we face in the border region calls on [the NADB] to be truly a border organization." The vision for Tokyo 2020 sought “to use the power of sport to offer hope to the Japanese people, and promote national spirit, unity and confidence," says Heather Dichter, Associate Professor at De Montfort University.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] A System of International Collaboration
Hedley Bull famously described the international system as an “anarchical society.” So how can states collaborate on geopolitical challenges in a time when this “society” is increasingly “anarchical?” Baroness Catherine Ashton and Robert S. Litwak outline three collaborative modes that meet our global moment.
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Cybersecurity on the Final Frontier: Protecting Our Critical Space Assets from Cyber Threats Repression in Nicaragua: Ortega Attacks Opposition in Run-up to Election
Erin Miller, Executive Director of Space ISAC, says designating space systems as “critical infrastructure” enhance the flow of essential information and make these critical systems “more secure and resilient." In a new video produced by the Latin American Program, prominent political leaders, journalists, and diplomats describe Nicaragua's escalating repression and the stakes for the international community.
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Upcoming Events
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The Political Economy of Democracy and Peacebuilding in Africa in the COVID-19 Era [[link removed]]Monday, July 19—Friday, July 23 // 8:30am–12:30pm (ET)
Beyond Afghanistan: U.S. Perspectives on the Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations [[link removed]]Monday, July 19 // 10:30am–12pm (ET)
Ransomware Everywhere: Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace [[link removed]]Wednesday, July 21 // 3–4:30pm (ET)
The Selling of a Centennial, 2021 : What the Chinese Communist Party’s Propaganda Reveals About the CCP [[link removed]]Friday, July 23 // 3–4:30pm (ET)
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Wilson In the News
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Chancellor Merkel Visit Highlights U.S.-German Ties [[link removed]] (WBUR/NPR)
“The relationship has gone well,” says Daniel S. Hamilton, “but [Chancellor Merkel] has been a bit hesitant to fully embrace the Biden Administration’s agenda.”
How Cuba Protests Reveal Biden's Political Challenges In South Florida (NPR) [[link removed]]
"So far, the administration has really been walking on eggshells when it comes to Cuba policy," says Benjamin Gedan.
Zelenskiy Consolidates Power As Heavyweight Interior Minister Steps Down (RFE/RL) [[link removed]]
“I think that this shows that Zelenskiy is more confident and wants his own people in these positions," says William Pomeranz. “He is potentially consolidating his power.”


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