Wilson In the News
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In South Asia, a Reminder that Poor Economics can be Poor Politics (The Wire)
Sanjay Kathuria writes the fate of Pakistani and Sri Lankan leaders is a timely reminder that good economics may not always be enough to get leaders re-elected, and poor economics can hasten their political exit even if they have illustrious surnames.
William Pomeranz on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (C-SPAN)
“There are indications that within the Russian military there is some discontent in terms of how the invasion has proceeded. Gauging Russian public opinion is very difficult, as Russians are not ready to voice their independent opinion on this invasion.” The Kennan Institute’s Will Pomeranz on Washington Journal.
Westminster 2.0 Links U.S. Democracy to Global Freedom (Real Clear Politics)
As the world watches Ukraine fight for freedom and democracy, Wilson Center President & CEO Mark Green and Kenneth Wollack, Chairman of the National Endowment for Democracy, draw lessons from Ronald Reagan’s famous Westminster speech, 40 years ago this week, which is more relevant than ever. Read more in their op-ed.
North Korea Tensions Heighten (CBS)
“We don’t have a whole lot of options, right? But that said, will this deter North Korea from conducting a nuclear weapons test? No, it will not. It will absolutely go through more testing and for us to actually get to the negotiations phase, we will have to go through another round of crisis.” —Sue Mi Terry, Director of the Asia Program.
There’s a Reason Kim Jong-un Wants Us to Know About North Korea’s Covid Outbreak (New York Times)
“It’s a frightening prospect for an unvaccinated, undernourished nation of 25 million people. But bad news does not escape North Korea without a reason. Finally acknowledging a viral outbreak may be part of a strategy by its leader, Kim Jong-un, to re-engage with the outside world. The world should be ready to engage, too,” writes Fellow Jean Lee in the New York Times.
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