Trade, Minerals, and the Green Transition in Greenland: A Conversation with Prime Minister Múte B. Egede

Wednesday, June 15 // 1–3:00 p.m. (ET)

Greenland has recently become an epicenter of interest in natural resource investment and development in the Arctic. With accessible deposits of minerals needed to satisfy rising global demand, and fisheries exports as a key component of Greenland’s economy, as well as other trade products, Greenland is poised to capitalize on its strategic geographic location and natural resources. However, investments in these and other areas must limit environmental impacts on the fragile Greenlandic ecosystem and more broadly consider how to implement the Green transition. How can such investments bolster Greenland’s economy? What role can the United States play in facilitating environmentally and socially responsible development?

Join the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute and the Greenland Representation in Washington, DC for a conversation with Greenland Prime Minister Múte B. Egede about these topics, followed by an expert panel discussion.

The Marshall Plan at 75: Lessons for Ukraine?

Monday, June 13 // 2–3:00 p.m. (ET)

June 5 marks the 75-year anniversary of George Marshall’s famous speech at Harvard, which initiated the post-war European aid program now known as the “Marshall Plan.” In that speech, Marshall outlined the need for economic aid to help Europe and its citizens to recover from World War II. Up until now, the Marshall Plan is one of the boldest and biggest success stories of economic growth and democratization. Join us for a conversation about the lessons we can draw from the Marshall Plan for today—when Russia’s war in Europe again threatens security and economic stability.

The Way Forward for Japan – U.S. Cooperation Under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Tuesday, June 14 // 9–10:15 a.m. (ET)

Join us for a discussion on the outlook for Japan-U.S. economic cooperation in light of the emergence of new trade deals, and how shared economic values between the two countries can help further prosperity as well as democracy and the rule of law in the region.

The Power of Partnerships: Country Perspectives for Sustainable Global Health and Family Planning Programs

Tuesday, June 14 // 9–1o:30 a.m. (ET)

Join the Wilson Center’s Maternal Health Initiative, in collaboration with USAID’s MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership, for a panel discussion on country perspectives on partnerships for sustainable health care, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists will discuss lessons and insights on building equitable and empowering partnerships, deploying participatory and sustainable capacity development approaches, and fostering inclusive processes that support accountability.

The Soviet Myth of World War II: Patriotic Memory and the Russian Question in the USSR

Tuesday, June 14 // 2–3:00 p.m. (ET)

How did a socialist society, ostensibly committed to Marxist ideals of internationalism and global class struggle, reconcile itself to notions of patriotism, homeland, Russian ethnocentrism, and the glorification of war? Title VIII Research Scholar Jonathan Brunstedt will address this question through the lens of the myth and remembrance of victory in World War II—arguably the central defining event of the Soviet epoch

The Impact of Violence Against Women on Central American Migration

Wednesday, June 15 // 9–11:30 a.m. (ET)

Join the Latin American Program and the George W. Bush Institute to discuss how policies and programs can respond to the serious violations of agency and human rights perpetuated against women and girls that result in instability and migration from the Northern Triangle.