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March 10, 2023

Wilson Weekly

Democracy and Governance in Africa: A Look at Elections in Nigeria and Across the Continent

Go behind the scenes and beyond the headlines of Nigeria’s historic presidential elections with Ambassador Mark A. Green and Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Special Presidential Representative for the US-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation. Fresh from co-leading the NDI/IRI International Election Observation Mission to Nigeria—Africa’s most populous country and one of the world's largest democracies.

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Podcast | Need to Know

The Future of Cryptocurrency: Public Policy and Regulatory Challenges

“The regulators are going to do something, it’s just a question of what. The financial instruments we have right now are not really well suited to this kind of framework. One of the problems is that Cryptocurrency was designed as a decentralized system, but many people are using it as a centralized system.” -Kellee Wicker, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Program.

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Event | Video

Strengthening US Cooperation on Marine Protection in Latin America

You'll stand at attention for this event with US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, Colombia’s National Navy Commander Admiral Francisco Hernando Cubides, and Director of US National Maritime Intelligence Integration Rear Admiral Michael Studeman. This high-level dialogue, held alongside the Our Ocean Conference in Panama, focused on efforts to support marine protection and combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

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Blog Post | Enheduanna

For Iranian Women, a Bittersweet Celebration

“Despite unending official harassment and repression, on this International Women’s Day, Iran’s women have something to celebrate after all.” Read more on why International Women’s Day is a bittersweet celebration for many Iranian women this year.

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The Changing Geopolitics of Critical Minerals and the Future of the Clean Energy Transition

Political support for renewable energy has increased over the past decade, but this has yet to translate into concrete political solutions, in part due to increasing conflicts around critical minerals. We examine the changing geopolitics of critical minerals and what it means for clean energy.

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George W. Bush: Smart Development, New Partnerships, Lessons for Today

“We hear voices on the right and on the left questioning our support for Ukraine, arguing that we have more pressing problems at home...That's a false dichotomy. The truth is that great nations don't choose between the child at home and the child abroad. They help both."-Gary Edson, Deputy National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. Hear more from this impressive gathering of leaders that includes Josh Bolton, Henrietta Fore, and Stephen Hadley.

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China-Russia Relations in the Shadow of the Invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further strained already tense relations between China and the West. In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, and Joseph Dresen, Senior Program Associate of the Kennan Institute discuss the increasingly close economic and military ties between China and Russia, and the ensuing tensions.

Upcoming Events

The Blue Planet Turns Green: Algae Fouls Waters as the World Struggles to Grow More Food in a Changing Climate

Monday, Mar. 13 // 9–10:30 am (ET)

Confronting Saddam Hussein: George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq

Monday, Mar. 13 // 4–5:30 pm (ET)

Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield

Friday, Mar. 17 // 10–11:00 am (ET)

Wilson In the News

South Korea Takes a Brave Step Toward Reconciliation with Japan (Washington Post)

“Taking steps to resolve historical disputes would seem like a no-brainer from the standpoint of South Korean security...But the move carries considerable political risk for Yoon.” -Asia Program Director Sue Mi Terry and Max Boot

Nigeria Postpones State Elections Amid Presidential Vote Controversy (New York Times)

“States are grooming grounds for governors who want to be Nigeria’s next president. Some governors oversee budgets that are larger than other West African countries.” -Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu

State Issues Travel Warnings in Mexico After Deadly Cartel Kidnapping (CBS8)

"The US Department of State has placed a warning on five other Mexican states, including Baja California, as a no travel warning due to the large amounts of crime and kidnapping." -Lila Abed, Deputy Director, Mexico Institute

Tensions Continue to Rise Between US and China (NewsNation Live)

“Relationships are bad and they’re getting worse. And if they continue along this track, if we cannot arrest this fall through diplomacy, then the odds of conflict between the two countries will go up... We need to cool down the rhetoric on both sides and we need to start meeting with each other.” -Robert Daly, Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

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