US, Canada, and Finland Unite to Build Advanced Arctic ...
2 days ago · The United States, Canada, and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on developing Arctic and polar icebreakers, building on the ICE Pact launched during the NATO Washington Summit in July. Rebecca Pincus, Director of the Wilson Center's Polar Institute, provides an overview of the MOU.
Real Localization in US Foreign Policy | Wilson Center
3 days ago · Since 1998, more Foreign Service Nationals have been killed in the line of duty than US members of our foreign service. “Localization” is the latest buzzword in foreign assistance. But in one sense, arguably the most important sense, America has been the decades-long world leader in building local capacity. Last year, more than 70% of the ...
USMCA After the Election: Key Challenges and the Path Forward
9 hours ago · Overview. As part of the Center’s efforts to foster informed dialogue on North America, this event will convene experts and stakeholders to examine the upcoming 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the context of recent U.S. elections, with insights into the perspectives and priorities shaping the path forward ...
Helene Cooper: A Legacy of Journalism, Family, and Finding ...
3 days ago · November 12, 2024. Image Credit. Helene Cooper’s journey through the world of journalism is intertwined with her identity, her family's history, and her understanding of what it means to navigate multiple worlds. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the author of The House at Sugar Beach and Madam President, Cooper’s path into journalism ...
The 2022 Russia-Azerbaijan Pact Makes Persecution of ...
2 days ago · As the global spotlight shines on Azerbaijan’s capital, host of COP29, the UN climate change conference, critical human rights issues remain in the shadows. Even as international attention is drawn to Baku’s impressive amenities, Azerbaijani authorities are intensifying a crackdown on domestic ...
Matter More: A Canadian Strategy For A Changing United States
3 days ago · Join us on November 12, 2024 at 10:00am for the US launch of Matter More: A Canadian Strategy For A Changing United States.. Published by the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and the Canada-based Public Policy Forum in September 2024, Matter More offers a fresh perspective on the emerging challenges and opportunities Canada faces in …
Leveraging Climate Finance to Strengthen Urban Resilience ...
1 day ago · The keynotes will highlight urban leadership’s role in tackling climate change. Speakers will share strategies for building climate resilience, stressing collaboration with governments, stakeholders, and communities, while discussing the importance of innovative policies and investments to foster sustainable cities, setting up the panel on policy and …