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Ukraine and the Arctic: Perspectives, Impacts, and Implications

“In the past eighteen days you and I have witnessed the fabric of Arctic cooperation fraying because of the actions of one Arctic nation, outside of the Arctic region. But the implications of these actions have rippled through every facet of the Arctic,” said Mike Sfraga, Founding Director of the Polar Institute and Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, in his opening remarks of this riveting dialogue between leading Arctic experts.

Putin’s Colossal Intelligence Failure

“It’s telling that when Putin massed his military on Ukraine’s border under the guise of exercises this winter, he did not fool the United States but managed to bluff his own people, from the top of his entourage to the rank-and-file soldiers who suddenly found themselves in the line of fire.” —Lucian Kim, Fellow, and Moscow Bureau Chief of NPR

2022 Latin American Program Awards

The Latin American Program honored five prominent civic and corporate leaders at a Wilson Awards Gala, held in Miami on March 8, in a ceremony coinciding with International Women’s Day. Watch the ceremony and learn more about the impressive honorees.

Reducing the Risks in the Arctic During a Time of Increased Volatility

In this instructive essay, Denmark’s Foreign Minister examines how a dramatically changed Arctic security environment bring challenges – and opportunities.

The Power of Ukrainian Song

In this eloquent blog post, Blair Ruble draws on the history of arts in Ukraine to make the case that a night at the theater, the concert hall, or a night club is always about more than an entertaining backdrop to the political and economic forces that really matter.

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