Last week, Oge and Witney spoke with Jas Bedi, a Kenyan business leader and chairman of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance. In this longer conversation, Jas, Oge, and Witney touch not only on AGOA but on other topics that directly impact business investment related to AGOA. Tune in to hear more about Jas’ background as well as his views on domestic …

In this year-end episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, is joined by analyst James Bosworth to review a consequential year for Latin America that saw a peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala, Brazil’s presidency of the G20, record migration, and the troubling rise of organized crime. B…

This week, we are exploring how AGOA has supported African businesses. Africa Program Director Oge Onubogu and co-host for season 1, Witney Schneidman, speak with Jas Bedi and Vanessa Adams. Jas is a Kenyan business leader, the Chairman of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, and vice-chair of the East Africa Business Council. Vanessa is the CEO and …

In today’s episode of The Arc, we are featuring a panel discussion on how to accelerate just energy transitions around the globe from the Forum on Advancing Inclusive Climate Action in Foreign Policy and Development, hosted by the Wilson Center in collaboration with the White House and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, with support from t…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Lila Abed, director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute. They discuss key issues like trade, security, fentanyl, and migration. Lila comments on the potential for even stronger collaboration while identifying the challenges both countries face in fostering mutual trust and crafting…

Oge and Witney welcome Rosa Whitaker to the show, one of the key architects of the original AGOA legislation and a leading voice on US-African trade and investment. The three of them discuss AGOA's history from its enactment in 2000 to the present day, covering the Act's original intentions, opposition, support, and impact of its decades-long imple…

Host Alex Farley sits down with Middle East Program Director Merissa Khurma on her reflections from hosting the first year of the Riyada Podcast. Year one featured over 40 interviews with various entrepreneurs, analysts, and officials. In this episode, Khurma discusses her main observations on challenges facing entrepreneurs, including difficulty a…

In today’s episode of The Arc, we’re sharing a panel discussion from the Forum on Advancing Inclusive Climate Action in Foreign Policy and Development, an event hosted by the Wilson Center in collaboration with the White House and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, and with support from the USAID Climate Adaptation Support Activity. The pa…

Meet co-hosts Oge Onubogu and Witney Schneidman for this brand-new podcast series from the Wilson Center Africa Program. Oge and Witney open the series by discussing the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the people and ideas we will hear from throughout the series.توسط The Wilson Center

Join our co-hosts for a conversation with Chris Giancarlo, former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and reported candidate for "crypto czar" in the incoming Trump administration. Giancarlo, known as Crypto Dad after his plea to Congress in support of cryptocurrencies, shares a vision for using cryptocurrencies as anchors for…

In this episode, Need to Know host John Milewski discusses the evolving dynamics of US-China relations with Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute. From economic realities to ideological divides, Daly offers a nuanced take on managing what he says will be a decades-long competition. He provides valuable insights as a new U…

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Program Director Lauren Risi sits down with Swathi Veeravalli on her last day as the Director for Climate Security and Adaptation at the National Security Council (NSC) to discuss the new US Framework for Climate Resilience and Security, its significance for the future of US security and economic i…

In this episode, Bruna Santos and Carlos Affonso Souza dive into the evolving landscape of digital regulation in Brazil. Carlos, the Director of the Institute of Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS Rio) and a Professor of Law at Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), brings his expertise to discuss the critical questions surrounding the …

In today’s episode of The Arc, we are featuring a panel discussion on climate action through indigenous and community power from the Forum on Advancing Inclusive Climate Action in Foreign Policy and Development, hosted by the Wilson Center in collaboration with the White House and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, with support from the US…

In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, Director of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, discusses President Biden’s trip to South America with Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. As his term comes to an end, Biden’s journey to the Amazon, the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, and the G20 summit…

In this episode, John Milewski discusses the recent political upheaval in Japan with Shihoko Goto, Director, Indo-Pacific Program at the Wilson Center. Their discussion focuses on the implications of the recent elections that resulted in no party gaining a majority. The conversation explores the challenges of forming a coalition government, the pot…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Dr. Rebecca Pincus, Director of the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center. They discuss the trilateral collaboration between the US, Canada, and Finland, known as the Ice Pact. They focus on the urgent need for new icebreakers in the US fleet, the geopolitical implications of icebreaker…

Host Beatriz García Nice, an associate at the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, interviews Macarena Sáez, executive director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch, to explore the state of women's rights in Latin America. They discuss the backlash against feminism, in the context of populism and democratic decline, but also the r…

In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Eva Maria Fjellheim, a southern Saami researcher at the Arctic University of Norway, for the final episode of our mini-series focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We explore Eva Maria’s research on strengthening indigenous peoples' land rights in the face of growi…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the complexities of migration through the Darien Gap with Ambassador Mark Green and Eddie Acevedo. They explore the motivations behind the increasing number of migrants, particularly from Venezuela, the dangers they face, and the exploitation by human traffickers. The conversation also h…

Join our co-hosts for a conversation with Daniel Goldsmith, CEO of Heights Labs, on how forensic analytic labs like his help law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels crack down on illicit uses of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Daniel talks about how mapping and tracing of these very transparent ecosystems can thwart even sophisticate…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the rise of populism in Europe with Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program. They explore the factors contributing to the popularity of far-right movements, including migration, economic uncertainty, and the polarization of political parties. The conversati…

Russia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the Kremlin’s approach to public health is inextricable from its national security goals. Jill Dougherty and Nataliya Shok discuss the evolution of public health policy in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Sputnik V vaccine as a foreign policy tool, and what policymakers …

In this episode of the Brazil Institute podcast, Bruna Santos talks about upcoming municipal elections in Brazil with Thiago Vidal, Director of Political Analysis at Prospectiva Public Affairs Lat.Am. With 5,570 municipalities and over 156 million voters deciding on new mayors and city council members, the results are critical and often overlooked …

Latin America has long been a playground for Russia’s anti-American influence operations. But today Russia isn’t alone in this game: In recent years Iran has become an increasingly prominent player on the continent as well—particularly in Venezuela. In this episode, Izabella Tabarovsky talks with Emanuele Ottolenghi of the Foundation for Defense of…

This month, Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega released 135 political prisoners, including students and religious leaders. The United States played a key role in facilitating their resettlement in Guatemala. Host Benjamin Gedan is joined by Eric Jacobstein, deputy assistant secretary in the State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, a…

In this episode of Need to Know we explore China's growing influence in Africa through investments, diplomacy, and military cooperation. Our guests are Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center’s Africa Program, and Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. Together with host, John Milewski, they discuss Chin…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and guest Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at Wilson Center, discuss the ongoing political upheaval in Bangladesh in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. They explore the interim government's challenges, US interests, and the future of Bangladesh’s eco…

In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Benno Fladvad, Junior Professor for Natural Science Peace Research with a focus on Climate and Security at the University of Hamburg. Dr. Fladvad unpacks the potential environmental justice issues that arise as renewable energy deployment across the globe accelerat…

In this episode of the Brazil Institute podcast, Bruna Santos talks with Jennifer Prescott about the evolving tech landscape in Brazil. Jennifer highlights the economic impact of cloud computing and AI, collaborations with the Brazilian government on AI regulation, and the country's growing AI ecosystem. They also discuss efforts in digital trainin…

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP Director Lauren Risi interviews Ratia Tekenet, a climate security expert with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and a former ECSP staff member. In their conversation, Ratia explores how climate change is intensifying South Sudan’s security challenges, creating an immense humanitarian crisis. S…

In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Gunn-britt Retter, Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council, in part one of three episodes focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We dive into Gunn-britt’s background and her work on the Saami Council. She outlines how climate change is impacti…

Russia’s intensive involvement with the African continent goes back decades. During the Cold War, Moscow viewed Africa as its “natural” sphere of influence and a staging ground for active measures and proxy wars aiming to undermine American interests. When the USSR fell apart, an intermission followed. Today, Russia is unquestionably back. What dra…

The National Security Archive at George Washington University is the largest independent non-government collection of declassified US documents and a goldmine of primary sources for scholars of US-Russia relations. Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, and Dr. Svetlana Savranskaya, a senior analyst and director of the Archive’s Ru…

In this episode, host Bruna Santos talks to Venezuelan journalist Paula Ramón for an insider's view on Venezuela's elections, the impact of Chavismo on citizens, and Lula's controversial stance.توسط The Wilson Center

In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney and Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Bruch describes the early conversations, visioning, and initiatives that helped establish the field, how he's seen it evolve…

In this episode of Canusa Street hosts Beth and Chris sit down with Congressman Buddy Carter, the US Representative for Georgia's 1st District. Together, they delve into the critical importance of the Canada-US relationship. Congressman Carter shares his insights on opportunities for continued collaboration, including USMCA, energy trade and coordi…

Ambassador Mark Green, president and CEO of the Wilson Center, interviews Edmundo González, Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate, ahead of the July 28, 2024 election. González shares his vision for the country’s future and discusses the challenges of opposing an authoritarian regime and the hopes for democratic change.…

Join our co-hosts for a conversation with Kyle Hauptman, Vice Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, on how blockchain and crypto represent an opportunity for financial institutions. We discuss how crypto presents an opportunity for income not sensitive to interest rates as well as a simplification of key processes like title transfe…

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski and Ambassador Philip Reeker, Chair of the Global Europe Program at the Wilson Center, discuss key takeaways from NATO's 75th anniversary summit. They explore the legacy of the alliance, as well as its future, as it responds to a growing and evolving array of global challenges.…

In December 2023, Georgia was granted official European Union candidate status, but the country's path to EU membership may now be at risk because of the recently adopted law “on transparency of foreign influence.” This controversial legislation targeting media and NGOs has sparked mass street protests and, coupled with violence against protesters …

General Glen VanHerck, USAF, joins Beth and Chris to discuss his time as the 26th Commander of NORAD and the 9th Commander of the US Northern Command. He also talks about how the relationship between the US and Canada is vital for defense and security, his response to the Chinese spy balloon incident, and the importance of collaboration and coordin…

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

In this episode, host Bruna Santos talks to Leticia Phillips, founder and managing partner of the Ridge Road Group, about Brazil-US cooperation for energy transition.Brazil Institute Podcast is coming out the first Friday of every month and Plaza Central is coming out the last Friday of every month. In this case, the former is being released on 7/5…

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda. Under Secretary General Stoltenberg’s leadership, NATO has recognized that climate change is also reshaping the security landscape. In today’s episode of New …

It may be hard to believe, but this is the 100th episode of Canusa Street! Today, Beth and Chris share some of their favorite moments as Canusa Street doubles as Memory Lane. Thank you to all of our listeners who have made this show a success.توسط The Wilson Center

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski, discuses the history and future of US-China agriculture cooperation with Dr. Karen Mancl. She is a professor and water quality specialist at the Ohio State University and a fellow with the Wilson Center's China Environment Program. In addition to exploring the history of cooperation between the t…

“Is Putin insane?” Vladimir Putin's speeches can offer insight into the Kremlin’s political thought patterns and intentions, but they are often misunderstood. Jill Dougherty sits down with Ivan Grek, Director of the Russia Program at George Washington University’s Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, who created a linguistic profi…

In this episode of the Need to Know, we delve into the recent G7 Summit, focusing on the current state of US global competitiveness and assorted economic challenges. Host John Milewski speaks with Mark Kennedy, Director of the Wilson Center's Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition. Kennedy is a former Member of Congress and a former university p…