China and India. Two massive neighbors, with big problems growing between them. Asia Program associates Michael Kugelman and Lucas Meyers help us sort it out and see what could be on the horizon for US foreign policy should the region become a hotspot.
We've heard for years that China has leverage over North Korea. But do they? and if they do, how much, and does that align with US strategy? Robert Daly and Sue Terry discuss.
You know China, and you know the European Union. But do you know their relationship? And how could it affect US Foreign policy? Wilson Fellow Nicola Casarini talks with us about this complicated relationship and where we could see it impact us in the future.
The first in a new series from the Need To Know Podcast - "Relationships and Rivalries." In this series, we'll take a look at how other countries relate to one another - and where the hotspots could be if the US becomes involved in a region. In this episode, we dive into the relationships that Mexico has with leftist leaning governments such as Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua.
Latin American Program Director Dr. Cindy Arnson and Ambassador Mark Green hear from Colombian President Iván Duque and have a conversation with him about the challenges in South America and in dealing with migrants from Venezuela.
In this special event episode, we drop in on a discussion with the Ambassadors from the Abraham Accords signatory countries for their perspective, one year later. Hosted by Ambassador James Jeffrey, the event also includes a message from Ambassador Gilad Erdan, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. and United Nations.
China's recent crackdown on many things cultural rang some alarm bells. But what does it mean in practice? And what should US policymakers think about it? We talk to China experts Aynne Kokas and Robert Daly to understand.
Amy Austin Holmes has been tracking attacks that Turkey has been making against Kurdish and Yazidi regions in Iraq and Syria for quite some time. And with so much going on in the world, many may have missed the fact that Turkey has struck again, this time killing a popular Yazidi leader within Iraqi territory. Check out some of Amy's work on this issue here: https://thehill.com/opinion/international/569838-as-afghanistan-crumbles-turkeys-airstrikes-set-up-the-next-disaster?rl=1 https://www.wilso...
The withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces from Afghanistan, the rapid deterioration of the Afghan government and military, and the return of the Taliban will have profound implications for the future of South Asia. Check out our “ Afghanistan: Hindsight Up Front ” initiative as we discuss the future of the region with leading journalists, former diplomats, and thought leaders from India and Pakistan.
Bringing back our former congressional staffer round table with Monica Pham and Natalee Binkholder to discuss the top ten things that are common in good staffers. Take a listen. If you are on the Hill, maybe you can find some ways to grow professionally, and if you want to work on the Hill, this is a good start to know what you have to do. Happy August everyone!
This event is a part of our series, Hindsight Up Front, examining the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan. Search for "Wilson Center Special Events" or go to our Apple Podcasts page to find more!
This event is a part of our series, Hindsight Up Front, examining the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan. Search for "Wilson Center Special Events" or go to our Apple Podcasts page to find more!
They're right on our northern border, they have close ties, a lot of trade, a lot of love, so you really need to know more about Canada. That is why we started the Canusa Street podcast! And here with me today are hosts Scotty Greenwood and Chris Sands.
Nicaragua's president has jailed the opposition ahead of the presidential election in a bid to stay in power. Global Fellow Eric Olson takes us through the situation, and what it means for US interests (and dollars) in the region.
We catch up with resident Afghanistan expert Michael Kugelman, hearkening back to our last Afghanistan episode in May. We evaluate his predictions, and how he sees things going as US troops continue to pull out of the region.
If you've gone shopping for lumber lately, you know. Prices are sky high. But why? Of course we know the pandemic has affected supply chains, but with lumber, there is more going on. Canada Institute Director Chris Sands helps us understand the complexities of the lumber market and the interplay with our northern neighbors.
Media Studies expert, China watcher, and friend of the Need to Know Podcast, Aynne Kokas comes back to talk about John Cena's faux pas regarding China and Taiwan - and why western celebrities always seem quick to apologize for such things. Also see Aynne's recent congressional testimony here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/article/us-china-relations-improving-us-competitiveness-through-trade
After 20 years, the United States will be withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. Our resident South Asia expert Michael Kugelman walks us through the hurdles and challenges we will have to watch out for in the foreseeable future. Plus, a quick look at the COVID-19 resurgence in India.
Kissinger Institute experts Rui Zhong and Bradley Jardine stop in to discuss Xinjiang and the challenge this particular human rights issue poses for policymakers.
Public Policy Fellow Dr. Melissa Griffith helps us go beyond the headlines and the jargon to understand the technology that produces deepfakes, how it is used for good and bad, and what policy options exist in the public and private sectors to address the challenges of this rapidly evolving technology.
A new roundtable features Monica Pham and Natalee Binkholder, two former hill staffers who helps us go inside the hallowed halls in search of bipartisanship hiding in plain sight.
With a new surge of migrants at the southern border, we have the opportunity to introduce our new Mexico Institute director, Andrew Rudman. Also check out this recent Mexico Institute report on sustainable migration policy
Public Policy Scholar and author Diana Villiers Negroponte joins us to discuss her new book about how one administration navigated domestic and foreign challenges to usher in a new world and end the Cold War.
The military has taken power in Myanmar. What does this mean for democracy in the country and for minorities? Prashanth Parameswaran and Lucas Myers from the Wilson Center's Asia Program help us ground truth.
Poisoning his underwear was Plan C in dealing with Alexei Navalny. So what's next for how Putin deals with a leading opposition figure in Russia? Yuval Weber joins us to explain the Navalny agenda and it's true impact inside Russia.
Nonpartisan information on Russia is hard to find. But we have it here with four of our best scholars on Russia letting us know what to watch for with Russia in a new year and new administration, but also how US policymakers should frame their thinking on Russia.
Brenda Wineapple, author of "The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of A Just Nation," comes by to talk about the first presidential impeachment, and why we should care about it 153 years and four more impeachments later.
Historian and author John Ferling helps us understand other hyperpartisan eras in American politics, particularly the 1790s. We discuss the election of 1800 and its parallels with today, and how we've been through tough politics before.
To start the new year, Wilson Center CEO, Former Congresswoman Jane Harman joins us to discuss the protests and riots at the Capitol on January 6th, including a possibility for the parties to reconcile, and the state of the intelligence community leading up to that day.
Tom Kellermann of VMware was prescient in our last episode, suggesting there was more going on than we then knew about cyber intrusion into corporate and government networks. Now we know more, so we thought we'd have him back -- and we answer some of your questions too!
