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October 15, 2021

Wilson Weekly

Navigating the Arctic's 7 Cs

Can you name the Arctic’s 7 c’s? And why are they an important part of identifying the best solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges? This new monograph walks you through them with insights and learnings from leading experts.

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Egypt’s Digital Future: A Conversation with the Egyptian Minister of Communication and Information Technology

A fiber optic cable from Cape Town to Cairo and advancements for women in the workforce are just two of the ways Egypt’s digital future is bright. Connect to your Wi-Fi and catch up on the latest.

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Wilson and Trotter: Beyond the Oval Office

“The Trotter-Wilson conflict was a proclamation of Black power, rather than a fruitless attempt to affect immediate bureaucratic change. By demanding that Wilson explain himself, Trotter held the president personally responsible for federal segregation and the administration's betrayal of Black voters.” —Kerri Greenridge

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Russian Investigative Journalism and the Pandora Papers

Just when you thought the Pandora Papers story couldn’t get any more explosive, the Kennan Institute brings you this scintillating conversation about the role of independent Russian journalists in the groundbreaking investigation.

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Congressional Testimonies

Tunisia: Examining the State of Democracy and Next Steps for U.S. Policy

“Tunisia is on a slippery slope as we witness some democratic backsliding. Recent action by President Saied, call into question if Tunisia is still heading down a democratic path. We have seen this playbook before.”—Eddy Acevedo, testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee

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Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, and the Digital Age

“Today, there are not significant incentives for the private sector to include ethics directly in the development process. At the current pace of advancement, companies cannot afford to develop slowly—or a competitor might be able to bring a similar product to market faster.” —Meg King testifying before the House Financial Services Committee's Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence

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Life Under Taliban Rule: “Exactly What I Feared”

This edition of Wilson Center NOW looks at life under the Taliban now that U.S. and NATO forces left Afghanistan after 20 years of conflict.

Upcoming Events

Launch | The Mosaic Approach: A Critical Minerals Supply Chain Report

Monday, Oct. 18 // 2–3:00 p.m. ET

Hindsight Up Front: U.S. Policy Priorities in Afghanistan

Tuesday, Oct. 19 // 3–4:00 p.m. ET

Politics and Civil Society in Belarus a Year After Mass Protests

Wednesday, Oct. 20 // 12–1:30 p.m. ET

Book Talk | Welp: Climate Change and Arctic Identities

Wednesday, Oct. 20 // 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET

Wilson In the News

The Korean Invasion (Foreign Affairs)

Can cultural exports give South Korea a geopolitical boost? Sue Mi Terry talks Squid Game and more in this provocative look at the growing popularity of Korean entertainment.

Opinion: Why the Nobel Peace Prize award is a huge blow to Facebook (Washington Post)

Nina Jankowicz tells us why awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to two journalists is a big victory for free expression, but a blow to Facebook.

Blinken Hails New Chapter in U.S.-Mexico Security Ties (VOA)

Andrew Rudman offers poignant context to the latest security talks between the U.S. and Mexico.

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