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September 24, 2021

Wilson Weekly

Humanity in Motion and Colombia: A Conversation with President Iván Duque

“I strongly believe there are many faces to displacement and massive migration, definitely violence is one, and in a country like Colombia, if we want to put an end to that particular situation, we definitely have to look at illegal mining and we have to look at illegal drugs."

—Colombian President, Iván Duque

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What Happened in Canada’s 44th General Election?

The September 20 Canadian federal election, abruptly called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, followed a 36-day campaign marred by heckling, protestors, and attack ads. The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute gathered political experts from coast to coast to assess the outcome.

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Latin America in the Face of a Socioeconomic Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic hit Latin America hard. While vaccination rates are climbing and the region is beginning to catch up to the rest of the world, it continues to face social and economic crises. Former Presidents of Bolivia and Costa Rica provide compelling analysis.

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NEW REPORT

Four National Security Questions to Ask About the Use of Satellites in 5G Networks

5G networks offer near ubiquitous, instantaneous coverage for a massive number of connected devices. But, if you are a policymaker concerned with data-centric national security risks, what questions should you ask and why do the answers to those questions matter?

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International Underground Railroad Month

The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute partnered with the National Park Service and the Embassy of Canada to commemorate International Underground Railroad Month with this rich discussion between historians, scholars, and descendants, highlighting the relevance of this history today and the legacy of Freedom Seekers.

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NEW BOOK

Worlds Apart: A Documentary History of US-Iranian Relations, 1978-2018

A relationship beset with extraordinary acrimony, the U.S. and Iran rarely see eye-to-eye, if only to avoid war or nuclear catastrophe. Carefully selected collections of White House, CIA, State Department, and other records, inform the new book Worlds Apart: A Documentary History of US-Iranian Relations, which examines what is at the core of this troubled rivalry.

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Climate Change and the Brave New World of Geoengineering

“We have a technological third option and it’s broadly called geoengineering, and what this is, is climate manipulation technologies that we can use to offset the worst parts of climate change.” —Beth Chalecki, Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Nebraska Omaha

Climate Change and the Brave New World of Geoengineering

Upcoming Events

Book Launch: Mohammed bin Salman: The Icarus of Saudi Arabia?

Wednesday, Sept. 29 // 10–11:30 a.m. (ET)

Antarctic Science: Contributions to Environmental Policy and Understanding Climate Change

Wednesday, Sept. 29 // 1–2:00 p.m. (ET)

Babi Yar: Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Tragedy

Thursday, Sept. 30 // 10–11:30 a.m. (ET)

All Systems Go: Integrating Climate Security Across the U.S. Government

Friday, Oct. 1 // 8–9:00 a.m. (ET)

Wilson In the News

Christopher Sands Previews Canadian Elections and U.S. Canadian Relations (C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal”)

“For many Canadians, the U.S. seems to be very distracted now and not as helpful a partner as they’d hoped.”—Christopher Sands

Amid Skepticism, Biden Vows a New Era of Global Collaboration (Daily Comment, New Yorker)

“Just eight months into his Presidency, Biden is already trying to hit reset on his foreign policy.” —Robin Wright

Capitulation Will Only Embolden the Maduro Regime (National Review)

“It is baffling that the opposition is demanding electoral conditions, yet agreed to participate in the November local elections without any pre-conditions before the negotiations in Mexico began.”—Eddy Acevedo

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