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September 16, 2022

Wilson Weekly

Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Annual Conference

Consecutive shocks including COVID-19, economic decline, climate change, and rising food insecurity are bringing dramatic shifts to the global peacebuilding landscape. Learn from dozens of African, US, and international leaders who engaged in a dynamic three-day conference hosted by the Southern Voices Network for Peace. Watch or listen to one or all of the insightful sessions.

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Blog Post | Polar Points

The EU and the Future of Arctic Cooperation in the Northern Dimension

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought all Arctic fora to a standstill. For the EU, this directly impacts the Northern Dimension, a joint policy program that includes, among other efforts, environmental goals. In this Polar Institute blog post, Iris Thatcher posits, “the EU still has the ability to commit to specific black carbon targets as a whole, while planning better coordination.”

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Event | Video

200 Years of Bilateral Relations: The Perspective of the U.S. Ambassadors

“Their testimony suggests that the perception of the American ambassador as a figure larger than life, with unlimited access to the president, has evolved as the Cold War ended and Mexico became more democratic. Nowadays, access seems to depend more on the president’s personal style.” -Dolia Estévez, journalist and author, who is among the participants in this event commemorating 200 years of formal diplomatic relations between the US and Mexico.

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Deadline Approaching

Wilson Center 2023–24 Fellowship

The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program. Applications due October 1st! Find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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Blog Post | Focus Ukraine

Life in the Occupied Areas in Ukraine

“In major cities, the Russians have created military patrols: armed soldiers walk in groups in the streets and monitor how the locals behave. A person can be arrested for any criticism of these soldiers or patrols.” Read more about daily life in occupied Ukraine from Katerina Sergatskova as part of our Hindsight Up Front: Ukraine series.

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Podcast | Need to Know

The Arctic is Hot

“The US now naming an Arctic ambassador-at-large, or identifying the position, is an important piece of upping our game in the Arctic... This will help elevate our focus on Arctic issues, which is ever more important because of Putin’s war in Ukraine,” says former US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Sherri Goodman.

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Developing Countries and Climate Change

“These countries are faced with this kind of dilemma: do they exploit their resources and in the best case, use those monies to advance the good fortunes of their people... or do you wait for the rest of the world... to help you out.” -Ruth Greenspan Bell, public policy fellow with the Environmental Change and Security Program.

Upcoming Events

Roundtable Discussion on the National Guard: The Militarization of Mexican Security

Monday, Sept. 19 // 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (ET)

Can Technology Solve the Trust Challenge in America’s Supply Chains?

Tuesday, Sept. 20 // 10–11:00 a.m. (ET)

Remembering the Queen: A Conversation with Louis B. Susman

Tuesday, Sept. 20 // 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET)

Beijing's Plans to Decouple from the Dollar

Thursday, Sept. 22 // 10:30–11:30 a.m. (ET)

Wilson In the News

Ukraine Says It Has Reclaimed Territory Back to Russian Border in Northeast (CBS News)

“What is happening is frankly, immensely consequential. The Ukrainian military, the nation, has pulled together its capabilities. It’s used intelligence, smart application of force, initiative, to identify vulnerability in the Russians...This will be studied.” -Global Fellow and retired US Army Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack.

After a 6-month Arctic Council Pause, it’s Time to Seek New Paths Forward (Arctic Today)

“There are strong economic and science links among the other Arctic states, as well with non-Arctic states active in the region, that in no way depend on Russia... And yet, in the long term, there is no meaningful pan-Arctic cooperation without Russia.” Read more as Senior Fellow Evan Bloom offers a path forward during this tumultuous time in the Arctic.

Taiwan Arms Package From US Will Make it a More “Prickly Porcupine” (CNBC)

“It’s radar systems, it’s harpoons, it’s a new kind of force structure that America has been advocating for some time. Something that is more mobile, more responsive, and it will make Taiwan a more prickly porcupine.” -The Kissinger Institute’s Robert Daly.

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