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Sanctions relief has opened a path toward Syria’s economic recovery, but rebuilding investor confidence will require more than lifting sanctions. Jill Jermano examines the risks still facing Syria’s reconstruction and the steps needed to support investment wilsoncenter.org/article/lim…
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How can Congress balance the protection of the American public from AI risks while still committing to the promotion of innovation? Visiting Fellow Michael Frank outlines three policies for Congress to consider addressing AI safety interests. wilsoncenter.org/article/thr…
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What can newly declassified CIA files reveal about the evolution of al-Qaeda? Fellow Javid Ahmad examines how Osama bin Laden’s decentralized network of partnerships helped shape al-Qaeda and how that model continues to influence terrorist threats today. wilsoncenter.org/article/cia…
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For a century, sporting competitions across the Americas have created opportunities for countries to come together. Fellow Luisa Blanco discusses what that history of cooperation can teach us as the Western Hemisphere looks toward the 2028 Olympics wilsoncenter.org/article/hun…
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If you are interested in conducting research at the Wilson Center and engaging with policymakers and fellow researchers, the 2027–2028 Wilson Center Research Fellowship application closes in 2 weeks. Learn more: wilsoncenter.org/article/wil…
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China's global influence may be greater than we think. Research Fellow @LelandLazarus examines three ways the United States may be underestimating China's reach, from the Global South and AI to its growing connections with criminal networks abroad.
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Europe's eastern border challenges go beyond tanks and troops. Distinguished Fellow @jillrussia discusses how the weaponization of migration is creating pressure along the borders of Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
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With many North American sports leagues kicking off their fall events, Visiting Fellow Joshua Peng writes about how they are leveraging global games, strategic diplomacy, and international expansion to reach into international markets. wilsoncenter.org/article/spo…
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Across NATO's eastern flank, officials are increasingly concerned about Russia's gray zone tactics. Distinguished Fellow @jillrussia discusses how drones, fires, and other ambiguous attacks are creating a new challenge for NATO.
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What will Venezuela's transition mean for the people living through it? Distinguished Fellow @leopoldolopez discusses what comes next for Venezuela and why its people will be central to the country's future. Watch the rest of the videos in on the Wilson Center website.
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Apply by Sunday for the Wilson Center Congressional Fellowship Program This six-week, nonpartisan program equips Congressional staff with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s foreign policy landscape. Learn more and apply: wilsoncenter.org/congression…
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What role will Venezuela’s military play in its transition? Distinguished Fellow @leopoldolopez discusses the importance of military reform and institutional stability for Venezuela’s democratic future. Follow along for more videos in the series. youtube.com/shorts/-PcYncgkL…
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What will Venezuela’s economic transition require? Distinguished Fellow @leopoldolopez discusses the country’s energy potential and why economic recovery will go hand in hand with political transition and the rule of law. Follow along for more. youtube.com/shorts/GKjTZnf50…
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What will Venezuela’s political transition look like? Distinguished Fellow Leopoldo López discusses steps toward a return to full democracy, including creating a new electoral board and the path to future elections. Follow along for more videos in the series.
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