The Global Impact of 9/11: Twenty Years On

Thursday, Sept 9 // 10–11:30am (ET)

The September 11, 2001 attack on the United States redefined international security threats and altered the nature of warfare globally. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, the Wilson Center examines the lasting impact of 9/11 and the global war on terror internationally, with specific regional focus on the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe.

Experts will discuss the enduring legacy of 9/11 in terms of conflict and regional instability, jihadism, politics, and U.S. global leadership.

Germany and Great Power Competition

Wednesday, Sept. 8 // 10–11am (ET)

Join us for a transatlantic discussion of how Germans are debating their future Great Power relationships just weeks before the German federal elections.

Hindsight Up Front: Implications of Afghanistan Withdrawal for China and Russia

Friday, Sept. 10 // 9–10am (ET)

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power have major implications for two key U.S. competitors: China and Russia. What do developments in Afghanistan mean for their interests and for their relations with Afghanistan? Join the Wilson Center for the latest event of its “Afghanistan: Hindsight Up Front” initiative as we address these questions and more.

Chinese Finance in Latin America

Friday, Sept. 10 // 11:30am–1pm (ET)

In Latin America, what have been the impacts of China's state-led capitalism, and the costs and benefits of state versus market approaches to development? How does China's "patient capital" affect governance and related issues of transparency across the Americas? How will Chinese leaders react to the ongoing struggles of Latin American countries with debt and dependency? Join the Latin American Program, the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, the Mexico Institute, and the Brazil Institute for a discussion of these issues.

Brazil-USA Economic Relations: A Partnership for Development

Friday, Sept. 10 // 2–4pm (ET)