NOTE: This interview was recorded before the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, March 28. Please see the statement from our guest, Lucas Myers, which follows the episode…

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H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), joins co-hosts Oge and Witney on Beyond a Single Story. Over the course of the conversation, Wamkele shares…

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The CHP defeated leading AKP in a surprise reversal in Turkey’s municipalities. Driven by worsening economic conditions, voters supported CHP’s welfare policies. This will mark a major reset in…

In an era of apparent decline in international cooperation and rising crises, freshwater offers an area in which joint approaches remain absolutely essential—especially since water often [...]

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South Korea faces an unprecedented political crisis after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing national security threats and "anti-state forces." The move marked the first martial law…

Major US Sanctions are a major barrier to reconstruction in Syria. With violence erupting on the country’s coast, US policymakers remain skeptical of lifting sanctions on the new government, which des...

In this episode of Need to Know, Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Europe Program, joins host John Milewski to break down Germany’s recent elections, the rise of the far right,…

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Program Associate Faria Nasruddin introduces the publications for this year’s International Women’s Day and reflects on this year’s theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” She...

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The Director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute on China and the United States Robert Daly, examines the growing competition between the United States and China. He explores the political and ...

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the recent trade agreements between the US, Canada, and Mexico, with guests Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico…

Iman Brin documents the destruction of Lebanese cultural heritage resulting from Israeli airstrikes and ground invasion in the south of the country, as well as the impact of this destruction on people...

How climate change is endangering maternal health in India, causing pregnancy loss and worsening mental health.

Demonstrations and rallies are being held across Israel Monday as the country marks 500 days since Hamas launched its deadly October 7 attacks in 2023. Over the weekend, Hamas released three more…

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Dr. Becca Pincus, Director of the Polar Institute, is joined by experts Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer from Trent University and Dr. Suzanne Lalonde from Université de Montréal for a compelling conversation…

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, a...

Over the last four decades, contracting HIV has been transformed from a fatal diagnosis to a manageable chronic illness. Political will and financial commitments have reduced new HIV infections [...]

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The blog of the Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program, with contributions from the Maternal Health Initiative, China Environment Forum, and more

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As a new administration arrives in Washington and the 119th Congress begins, most foreign policy discussions are focused on Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The Western Hemisphere should also find…