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June 24, 2022[[link removed]]Wilson Weekly
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China’s Strategic Calculations in the Russia-Ukraine War [[link removed]]
[[link removed]]“The war has opened up some major opportunities for China. A weakened Russia may drive Moscow away from the West and closer to Beijing as China’s ‘junior partner,’ which is exactly how China has seen the relationship over the years.” Read more from Iliya Kusa, who examines China’s risks and opportunities stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Eighth Annual Building a Competitive U.S.- Mexico Border Conference LGBTQ+ Rights in the Americas: A Decade of Progress
This daylong conference featured lively discussions with U.S. and Mexican lawmakers, diplomats, and private sector representatives. Watch the vibrant and productive dialogue focused on improving border management and strengthening the U.S.-Mexico border region's competitiveness. This special episode of Americas 360 takes a deep dive into the strides and futures of LGBTQI+ rights in the Americas with panelists Daniela Campello, Benjamin Gedan, Andrew I. Rudman, and Christopher Sands, moderated by John Milewski.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] The Wilson Center Announces 2022-2023 Fellowship Class
“The Wilson Center’s mission has never been more important. Our fellows are the core of that mission, given to us more than 50 years ago by Congress to ‘strengthen the fruitful relationship between the world of learning and the world of public affairs,” said Ambassador Mark Green, President and CEO of the Wilson Center when announcing our new class of fellows.
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Only 93 Countries of the Human Rights Council’s 193-member General Assembly Voted to Suspend Russia In Colombia, ‘Very Different Leadership’ Awaits
“That means—despite plenty of evidence of human rights violations—that most of the General Assembly did not.” Read more from Wilson Center President and CEO Mark Green in his latest blog. “The fact that voters chose Petro speaks to deeper trends shaping Colombia’s politics.” Learn more about how the recent Colombia elections will impact U.S.-Latin America relations in this insightful analysis from Theodore Kahn.
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Pride Month Special Edition: The Global Struggle for LGBTQI+ Human Rights
John Milewski and Alex Long conduct a joint interview with Ian Lekus from the Council for Global Equality in this special edition of Wilson Center NOW. They explore the setbacks and progress for equality in the global north and south.
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Upcoming Events
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Hindsight Up Front | Defining a Successful Resolution to Russia’s War in Ukraine [[link removed]]Monday, June 27 // 2­–3:00 p.m. (ET)
Winning the Human Race Against Time: A Conversation with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan [[link removed]]Tuesday, June 28 // 10–11:00 a.m. (ET)
U.S. Diplomacy for LGBTQIA+ Rights Around the World: A Snapshot and a Look Forward [[link removed]]Wednesday, June 29 // 2–3:00 p.m. (ET)
Environment of Peace — Security in a New Era of Risk (U.S. Report Launch) [[link removed]]Wednesday, June 29 // 2–3:30 p.m. (ET)
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Wilson In the News
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Colombia Ventures into the Unknown with Election of Leftist President (PBS NewHour) [[link removed]]
“Colombia and the United States have been partners in efforts to suppress coca and the production and export of cocaine. And so, shifting away from that and implanting another strategy that is unproven and unknown, I think, is going to create friction.” —Cynthia Arnson
Fears Grow Over Iran’s Nuclear Program as Tehran Digs a New Tunnel Network (New York Times) [[link removed]]
“Iran’s move at Natanz amps up pressure on the United States to reach a new deal by highlighting the risk of a nuclear breakout should diplomacy fail.” —Rob Litwak
Former U.S. Ambassador says Lifting China Tariffs Could Slash Inflation by 1% Over Time, Help Biden in Midterms (CNBC) [[link removed]]
“If he simply unilaterally lifted those tariffs without getting anything from China, he would get a lot of pressure from Republicans, especially in the Senate, who would call him soft on China." —Robert Daly
Israeli Leaders Agree to Dissolve Parliament (CBS News) [[link removed]]
The Israeli prime minister and foreign minister have agreed to dissolve the nation's parliament, prompting the country to hold its fifth election in the past three years. Former Ambassador James Jeffrey tells us what it means for the future of Israel.


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