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July 22, 2022

Wilson Weekly

Wilson Quarterly Summer Issue

As the world sits on the hinge of history, the Wilson Quarterly’s summer issue examines the ever-widening impacts of the Russia Ukraine War. With introductory insights from foreign policy leaders, and features from experts on Russia, Putin, European security, energy, sanctions, and more, you will not want to miss Ripples of War.

DIVE IN

Event | Video

USMCA at Two: What Comes Next?

The Canada and Mexico Institutes marked the second anniversary of USMCA with this event focused on identifying priorities for the months and year ahead. Introductory remarks by Congressman Kevin Brady set the stage for a discussion with business and trade leaders moderated by Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne.

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Podcast | Need to Know

Analyzing Refugee Challenges Using Lived Experience

“In the discourse we often have the fear factor… but we also want to show that they are real human beings, like us… and understand what they can contribute to the global community we all share,” says John Thon Majok, Director of the Wilson Center’s new Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative, himself a former refugee.

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EXPLAINER

Rival Islamists in 2022

Islamism is an umbrella term for a complex spectrum of groups from centuries past and present. It encompasses political parties—like the Muslim Brotherhood—and militant movements—like al Qaeda. This explainer tells you all you need to know about current day rival Islamists.

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PODCAST | KENNANX

Russia’s New Expats

Host Jill Dougherty shares the second part of her conversations with Russian journalists—both those now in exile and those who remain in the country—about how their lives have changed after the Kremlin’s crackdown on independent media and full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Food Insecurity Worsening in Wake of Invasion of Ukraine

“There’s definitely a growing awareness of the inter-connectedness of these issues. I think the tension always comes between needing to be quick with responses, but being wise to the long-term implications.” -Lauren Herzer Risi, Program Director of the Environmental Change and Security Program.

Food Insecurity Worsening in Wake of Invasion of Ukraine

Upcoming Events

How Sustainability and Technology are Reshaping China and the World’s Future—A Green Tea Chat with UPenn’s Scott Moore

Tuesday, July 26 // 9–9:30 a.m. (ET)

The Sources of Soviet Knowledge: A Look at the History of the Great Soviet Encyclopedia

Tuesday, July 26 // 1–2:00 p.m. (ET)

A Conversation with President Irfaan Ali of Guyana

Tuesday, July 26 // 1–2:00 p.m. (ET)

Open Data: What’s Next in Policy and Practice?

Tuesday, July 26 // 2–3:30 p.m. (ET)

Wilson In the News

U.S., Europe Swelter Under Historic Heatwave; Britain Sees Record-High Temperatures (CBS News)

“It is a complex challenge, but as we often say, ‘a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.’ We have both the crisis of Putin’s war in Ukraine and now we have the heat emergency raging throughout Europe. We should be accelerating into the energy transition now.” –Global Fellow Sherri Goodman

Sink or Swim: How Companies Are Surviving Supply Chain Disruptions (National Interest)

“Perhaps the most profound impact of the global pandemic on business is how international companies structure, plan, and operate their enterprises. Among the most dramatic changes is the higher premium placed on agility, resilience, and risk mitigation.” –Global Fellow Jerry Haar

Biden aims to reset diplomatic relationship during Saudi Arabia meeting (CBS News Radio)

“It means that President Biden, in his own words… is putting American national interests—integrating, unifying, and maintaining stability in the Middle East, as part of his overall global response to Russia and China—ahead of specific human rights issues, including very serious ones such as the death of Jamal Khashoggi.” -Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair, Middle East Program

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