Victory Day Celebrations During Russia’s War of Aggression

Monday, May 9 // 1–2:30 p.m. (ET)

Under Putin’s regime, Victory Day became a focal point of Russia’s national identity and a symbolism-packed event, whose underlying messages of heroism and victimhood seemed to unite most Russians. However, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine throws much of this into question, at least for a portion of Russian society.

What will Victory Day commemorations look like this year? What messages will the Kremlin seek to communicate as it looks to shore up support for its war in Ukraine? What impact will it have for Russians’ sense of national identity? We will address these questions and more in this discussion.

Going Digital: Latin American Digital Leaders on the Future of Digital Media

Monday, May 9 // 12–1:00 p.m. (ET)

How can governments use telecommunications policy to accelerate digitalization in Latin America? How can the Summit of the Americas promote regional cooperation in this critical economic area? Join the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program for a conversation with senior South American officials on the front lines of the region’s digital transformation.

The Man Who Understood Democracy: The Life of Alexis de Tocqueville

Monday, May 9 // 4–5:30 p.m. (ET)

In 1831, at the age of twenty-five, Alexis de Tocqueville made his fateful journey to America, where he observed the thrilling reality of a functioning democracy. From that moment onward, the French aristocrat would dedicate his life as a writer and politician to ending despotism in his country and bringing it into a new age. In this authoritative and groundbreaking biography, leading Tocqueville expert Olivier Zunz tells the story of a radical thinker who, uniquely charged by the events of his time, both in America and France, used the world as a laboratory for his political ideas.

Climate Action Down on the Farm: Food and Climate Nexus Opportunities in China and the U.S.

Tuesday, May 10 // 9–10:30 a.m. (ET)

At this May 10th China Environment Forum event, panelists will give an overview of the global food-climate challenge and delve into opportunities for China and the United States to target the food system to help reach their carbon neutral and short-lived climate pollutant reduction goals.

Kennan Long View Series | There is Nothing for You Here

Tuesday, May 10 // 1–2:00 p.m. (ET)

Fiona Hill is among the leading Western experts on Russia and the former Soviet Union. Her distinguished career has combined government service, work at the Brookings Institution and many publications. In her widely acclaimed book, There Is Nothing for You Here, Fiona Hill has synthesized memoir, history, political analysis and policy recommendations. One of its subjects is Putin’s Russia—how it came into being and what its foreign policy is. Another of its subjects is the dilemma of inequality and of class- and gender-based prejudice in Russia as well as in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Lifting the Fog of War in Ukraine: A Discussion with Jamie Fly and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Tuesday, May 10 // 3–4:30 p.m. (ET)

As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, the information space has emerged as a critical battleground to shape perceptions of the war and Russia’s actions in occupied territories. The Wilson Center is hosting a conversation between Ambassador Mark Green, the Wilson Center President and CEO, and Jamie Fly, President and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), which has been a critical source for unbiased news and information throughout the conflict.

Africa’s Policy Priorities for Food Security and Nutrition

Wednesday, May 11 // 9–11:00 a.m. (ET)

This event will consider key issues, challenges, and opportunities related to Food Security and Nutrition on the African continent. African Union Commission leaders will assess CAADP progress and identify priorities going forward. U.S. interagency representatives will highlight areas for enhancing U.S.-AU cooperation, including U.S. Government support for key strategies.