Wilson Quarterly

With so much talk about #tariffs, #trade, and related global #economic activity, we thought it a good time to recirculate a recent issue focusing on the #globaltrade. To open the issue, Ambassador Mark Green reflects on his time as a teacher in East Africa and later as USAID administrator to show how trade translates to the very human nature of seeking partnerships to advance the futures of individuals, communities, and nations. Other contributors include former Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso, who shares his vision for stronger US trade relations. In a Q&A with Afshin Molavi, the UAE’s Trade Minister reflects on the #AbrahamAccords impact on trade in the #MiddleEast. Baroness Catherine Ashton, in conversation with Robin Quinville, looks at the role trade will play in rebuilding #Ukraine. We also have analysis from Michael Kugelman (on how the Abraham Accords have benefitted India), Lucas Myers (about Indonesia’s increasing role in the Indo-Pacific), and Jeffrey Kucick (in a Q&A with WQ editor Stephanie Bowen about inclusive trade and its ability–or not–to heal the wounds of globalization). There is so much more to this issue, which brings insights from The Wilson Center programs, including the Wilson Center | Indo-Pacific Program, Wilson Center | Global Europe Program, Wilson Center | Middle East Program, and more. https://lnkd.in/gwGjbuqb

With all the talk about #immigration we wanted to share a past issue titled, "Humanity in Motion." This edition from the fall of 2021 is still quite relevant. It examines the immense challenges that #humandisplacement poses to individuals, regions, and nations as conflict, climate, and other factors compel populations to move. With a mix of essays, first-person accounts, testimonies, and an interactive feature, the Wilson Quarterly delivers perspectives from world leaders, US legislators, scholars, journalists, and #refugees that illuminate many complexities and solutions to one of the key issues facing global governance and development today. It is also an example of what the WQ does best: explore a single topic to help readers understand the nuances of the issue at hand. https://lnkd.in/gYFdM9dP

One of the nation’s premier journals since 1976, the Wilson Quarterly offers fresh takes, on-the-ground reporting, and thought-provoking perspectives through carefully curated essays and multimedia pieces. Each issue focuses on a single topic or theme that is shaping our world, presenting a compelling range of angles and voices. Whether exploring specific regions, political developments, social trends or history, the award-winning WQ aims to inform, intrigue, and inspire. The publication is published digitally, and is free to subscribers. Come on in and stay a while! https://lnkd.in/g7EDAqkq

With attention on the Putin-Trump meeting today we thought it a good time to recirculate our special issue drawing on 50 years of expertise from The Wilson Center's Kennan Institute. Cofounded in 1974 as a joint initiative of former US Ambassador to the Soviet Union George F. Kennan, then Wilson Center Director James Billington, and historian S. Frederick Starr, the Kennan Institute is the foremost institute on advance Russian studies. As the Wilson Center’s oldest regional program, it is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. It was in that tradition that we dedicated an issue of the Wilson Quarterly to US-Russia relations as part of the Kennan Institute’s 50th anniversary year. This special edition of the WQ draws upon the Kennan Institute’s deep bench of experts to shed light on US-Russia relations, Russia’s anti-democratic tactics at home and abroad, the far-reaching impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war—including human migration, energy security—and more. Learn more in #UnderstandingRussia https://lnkd.in/e77b3f8n

As the aid community grapples with its future, we wanted to share a story from our last issue that shines a light on an innovative solution to the health supply chain that is saving lives in some of the most remote places.   In this Q&A, Ambassador Mark Green talks with Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, the CEO of Zipline, whose drones deliver lifesaving medicines and supplies across #Africa and are quickly expanding into other parts of the world.    "The challenge of all of this is figuring out how to build a logistics system that is more similar to ordering food off an app in the US,” says Rinado-Clifton. “We can just push a button on a phone and have something brought to us in less than an hour. Why don't global logistics systems work more like that? This was the naïve and powerful idea behind everything that we were building for those first eight years; and now that's now happening on a massive scale across more than 4,500 hospitals and health facilities in 8 countries."   Read more about this incredible success story in "Saving Lives, One Drone at a Time."  https://lnkd.in/gV_SGw7y #humanitarianassistance #aid #innovation

As the WWII generation fades, Baroness Catherine Ashton examines what it truly means to be European in the 21st century. “The World War II generation understood the consequences of our failure to stand together and to allow those who seek the path of tyranny and chaos to fool us with winning smiles and easy slogans,” she writes in her essay for our current issue. Ashton reflects on Britain’s historical ties with Europe, the impact of Brexit, and the shared values that continue to shape European identity. “The belief in democracy, human rights, and fairness is the cornerstone on which the EU was built, and it stems from the desire to promote those values inside and beyond Europe," she continues. A captivating exploration of the past, present, and future of Europe.  Read more in the winter 25’ issue of the Wilson Quarterly: In Search of Our Narratives  #GuidingNarratives  https://lnkd.in/gaCeaup8  

As Africa’s influence grows, Tanzanian businessman Mohammed Dewji says the global community must engage with it as a partner—investing in its growth, supporting its innovations, and respecting its voice in global governance. "The world can no longer afford to view Africa’s 54 diverse nations as a collection of obstacles instead of opportunities. Such a perspective is not just outdated—it jeopardizes global progress. As the future of humanity becomes increasingly tied to Africa’s success, it is not just important to change this narrative—it is imperative," he writes. From fast-growing economies to demographic trends and more, Dewji goes on to detail the many ways that #Africa offers opportunity to those willing to engage. Read more in In Search of Our Narratives #GuidingNarratives https://lnkd.in/ghi8Y7iv

Can democracy thrive in a world of rising authoritarianism? In this powerful article, Frank Fahrenkopf and Kenneth Wollack, both longtime leaders of the National Endowment for Democracy, reflect on Ronald Reagan’s 1982 Westminster speech and its call to promote democracy globally. “Reflecting on Reagan’s vision, it is clear that our approach to supporting democracy must also adapt to contemporary realities,” they write. Yet, their commitment to supporting democracy as a vital foreign policy tool and an American value remains strong. “Supporting democracy is an investment in a more stable, peaceful, and prosperous future for all citizens, and the US must be on the right side of history," they continue, arguing that supporting democratic movements is both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity. Read more in the winter 25’ issue of the Wilson Quarterly: In Search of Our Narratives #GuidingNarratives #Democracy https://lnkd.in/dhYiQ_kh  

With the backdrop of US-China competition and the region’s growing influence on trade and technology, former Indian Foreign Secretary, and former Indian Ambassador to Washington and Beijing, Nirupama Menon Rao writes about the crucial role of the Indo-Pacific in securing America’s future prosperity. Her advice for the new administration: Do not bypass America’s leading role in ensuring that the region does not descend into chaos and conflict. “The geopolitical competition between the US and China requires the US to project its power in the Indo-Pacific to deter Chinese coercion and ensure a viable regional strategic balance,” she writes. "The Indo-Pacific is not a distant place for America, it defines the geographic identity of the United States as a maritime superpower, unhemmed by continental shores.” Learn more in In Search of Our Narratives #GuidingNarratives https://lnkd.in/g7D2gnA9

Can the US build global strength and foster prosperity worldwide? In this essay, former president of The World Bank, David Malpass, calls for a new strategy that integrates economic growth, decentralized governance, and robust US leadership. “The new US administration has the opportunity to build a faster-growing, freer global economy as part of peace through strength," writes Malpass. He critiques the erosion of US influence and highlights the dangers of authoritarian expansion, emphasizing that American strength is key to global progress. "Growth in median income and wealth depends on decentralized private sector ownership and expansion. This in turn depends on rule-of-law frameworks that allow small business growth rather than perpetuating one-party, militaristic, and elite-driven systems," he continues. Read more in the winter 25’ issue of the Wilson Quarterly: In Search of Our Narratives #GuidingNarratives https://lnkd.in/gGrRyh-D