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September 9, 2022

Wilson Weekly

What China’s Heatwave Tells Us About the Future of Climate Action

“The extent to which a huge portion of the world’s manufacturing capacity is centered in parts of China heavily exposed to climate risk strengthens the case for supply chain diversification.” Scott Moore unearths this and other valuable lessons in his New Security Beat blog.

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Queen Elizabeth Dies

“As the baton passes to his Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, who will be crowned King, we look for the continuity of support knowing that he will wish to fulfill the legacy of her Majesty the Queen.... Her knowledge and experience has been invaluable to prime ministers and ministers...it is a moment of great sadness.” -Baroness Catherine Ashton remembers Queen Elizabeth II.

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Publication

The Kims Aren’t Just Looking at Things: What Leadership Events Can Tell Us About North Korean Politics

Kim Jong Un has defied expectations by not just surviving but by consolidating power. Co-authors Edward Goldwing and Peter Ward explain how the North Korean regime pulled off its second leader succession in this new publication.

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Wilson Center Selects Michael Kugelman as Director of New South Asia Institute

“Michael has the experience and background to bring this new initiative immediate credibility and propel its success. At a time when the region is rife with complex challenges, the South Asia Institute will help to build a better understanding of the region in Washington and offer sound assessments with an eye toward facilitating more stability and growth.” -Wilson Center President and CEO Mark Green.

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Liz Truss Becomes UK Prime Minister

“She is taking on the role of Prime Minister in some very tough times. She knows the challenges that lie ahead, the biggest will be finding the resources to tackle them. And that’s why we will also be watching who she appoints to her cabinet.” -Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program.

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Article

Something New, Something Old – Finland on the Verge of a New Russia Relationship

“Contrary to the idea that Helsinki was afraid of Russian military action against Finland, the decision to apply for NATO membership in May was based above all on proactive risk management.” Read more from Foreign Policy Advisor for the National Coalition Party in Finland, Henri Vanhanen.

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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: An Update

“It is unclear who has the upper hand right now. Clearly neither President Putin nor President Zelenskyy is in the position to back down... I don’t see any room right now for negotiation or an early end for this war,” Kennan Institute director William Pomeranz, in conversation with Robin Quinville, director of the Global Europe Program.

Upcoming Events

Peacebuilding in Africa: Adapting to a Changing World

Monday, Sept. 12 // 1:30–2:30 p.m. (ET)

Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire

Monday, Sept. 12 // 4–5:30 p.m. (ET)

200 Years of Bilateral Relations: The Perspective of the US Ambassadors

Tuesday, Sept. 13 // 3:30–5:00 p.m. (ET)

Terrorism in Africa: State of Play and Solutions

Wednesday, Sept. 14 // 3:30–5:00 p.m. (ET)

Wilson In the News

Xinjiang: A Region of Suspicion and Subjugation (The New Statesman)

Chinese authorities have long treated the region of Xinjiang and its people—the Uyghurs—with suspicion. Katie Stallard argues the abuses there can no longer be ignored in this must-read essay.

Russia and China Launch Joint War Games (Fox News)

“Russia doesn’t really want to be, in the long term, a sort of poor younger brother in a partnership with China. And China doesn’t want the albatross of all of Putin’s adventurism hung around its neck in every instance. But when they can have low-cost or no-cost unity, we’ll see unity.” -Robert Daly

Competing in the 21st Century: Is Geography No Longer Destiny? (National Interest)

“True, in our age of globalization geography is important, but it is no longer destiny; and competitive locales have the opportunity to pursue a dual strategy of economic development: upgrading their existing assets and advantages and developing and sustaining new ones. Miami is a prime example.” Read more from Global Fellow Jerry Haar.

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