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Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell, Ph.D. is a strategist in national security and foreign policy and president of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research, and Education in Washington, D.C. She is author of Last Warning to the West: Hungary's Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda (Dec. 2023), endorsed by multiple high-level conservative leaders. Shea worked directly with the Trump administration (2016-2020) at the highest levels including at the White House, U.S. Department of State, and Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump, on multiple issues while serving as VP of International Affairs for Concerned Women for America. Shea also served as Professor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for a Trump administration national security mandate; she possesses an active U.S. security clearance and executive-level certifications.  Shea works with multiple nations around the world at the highest senior levels of government to build U.S. relations and promote U.S. interests and security. Previously, she worked in international development focusing on economic development and research in the Middle East, Africa, and South America with donors including the U.S. Department of Labor, World Bank, Exxon, FedEx, and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Science.   Shea regularly publishes Op-eds in outlets such as RealClear Politics, Human Events, NewsMax, National Review, Daily Signal,  The Washington Times, The European Conservative,  Daily Caller, the Federalist and many others. She is a weekly guest on TV news and radio and presents to venues all around the world such as Wilson Center for International Scholars, Foreign Services Institute, the U.S. Dept. of State, the Heritage Foundation, CPAC Hungary and the Gulf Studies Symposium. Shea holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in International Development from Tulane University, where she was Adjunct Lecturer in the International Development Studies Program in 2015. She has served in a variety of other academic positions, including at the American University of Kuwait and George Mason University.FOLLOW Counterpoint Institute on X: @CounterpointDCFOLLOW Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell on X: @DrShea_DCVISIT: https://www.counterpointinstitute.org/ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Warning-West-Hungarys-Communism/dp/6156476164

In this episode of Taking the Edge off the Middle East, Brian Katulis sits down with Toni Verstandig, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and current board member at the Middle East Institute. Three months into the second Trump administration, they assess how the White House is reshaping US policy in the Middle East—what's changed, what's stayed the same, and what risks lie ahead. Verstandig reflects on lessons from her years working on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process during the Clinton era, offering both poignant stories and policy insights from a time when diplomacy looked very different. They also discuss how think tanks like MEI are stepping up at a moment when institutions like USIP and the Wilson Center are under fire.  Don't forget to look out for new episodes of Taking the Edge off the Middle East on its own independent channel every other Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts.   

Noboa tenía todas las condiciones para perder los comicios, asegura Daniel Zovatto, investigador global del Wilson Center. En entrevista con Aristegui, el experto analizó las razones que llevaron a Daniel Noboa a ganar las elecciones presidenciales en Ecuador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we entered 2025, there was a sense of cautious optimism about Syria. With Assad gone, many hoped the country could finally begin to turn a page. Instead, earlier this month over 1,000 civilians were killed in an outburst of sectarian violence prompting global concern. This concern is especially acute among Syria's religious and ethnic minorities. With Syria standing at a pivotal moment, Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis to highlight how lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through genuine inclusion and equal citizenship for all Syrians.Nadine Maenza is the President of the IRF Secretariat, an international organization focused on building infrastructure to support the religious freedom movement globally. She also serves as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center, and previously served as chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Syria at a Crossroad: After Mass Killings, Can They Build a Just and Inclusive Future?Great Sea Interconnector moves aheadSouthern Europe rebuffs von der Leyen's debt-based defense plan

NOTE: This interview was recorded before the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, March 28. Please see the statement from our guest, Lucas Myers, which follows the episode description below.In this episode of Need to Know, Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for Southeast Asia for the Wilson Center's Indo-Pacific Program discusses Myanmar's proposed elections, the junta's dwindling control, and China's role in the crisis. Along with host John Milewski, they analyze whether or not a vote under military rule would be credible. Statement from Lucas Myers:Midday local time on Friday, March 28th, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand. The epicenter was near Mandalay, the second largest city in the country, and damage extended throughout the country's central regions. Thailand was also heavily impacted, including Bangkok. Given the ongoing civil war, human cost could be catastrophic for the people of Myanmar. Casualty numbers are difficult to verify considering the wartime circumstances but could be well into the thousands. The humanitarian situation in Myanmar was already dire, and the earthquake only adds to a number of crises across the country. These include a widespread risk of famine in parts of the country and a collapsing economy.Rapid response international aid will be needed, but the Myanmar military junta is likely to attempt to interfere for its own ends. The international community will need to coordinate closely with the resistance actors who now control almost 50% of Myanmar's territory.

In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, is joined by Wilson Center fellow Molly O'Toole to discuss the migration crisis in the Western Hemisphere. From asylum seekers navigating treacherous routes to shifting enforcement strategies under the new US administration, their conversation examines the drivers of migration and what lies ahead for regional cooperation.

What if the biggest opportunities in your life are the ones you haven't even considered yet? I sat down with Shelli Brunswick to talk about the power of reinvention, taking bold career leaps, and how leadership is about constant growth. From her 29-year military career to becoming a leader in space innovation, she shared how adaptability, mindset, and strategic networking create limitless opportunities. This conversation isn't just about career transitions—it's about breaking barriers, stepping into the unknown, and making a lasting impact in any industry.Highlights:00:29 - Introduction: Breaking Barriers and Launching ForwardSuccess isn't about staying in one place—it's about stepping into new opportunities, embracing change, and making an impact.04:31 - From Military to Space: A Career PivotLeaving a structured career after 29 years required adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to embrace the unknown.08:39 - Leadership Lessons That Apply EverywhereHow discipline, problem-solving, and risk-taking from the military translated into leadership and innovation in the space industry.13:14 - The Power of Mentorship and Strategic NetworkingSuccess isn't a solo journey—surrounding yourself with the right mentors and allies can accelerate growth and open unexpected doors.16:49 - Facing Fear and Taking Calculated RisksGrowth happens outside of your comfort zone—learning to reframe failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback.21:04 - Why Space Innovation Matters to EveryoneSpace technology is shaping industries beyond aerospace, impacting business, healthcare, and global economies in unexpected ways.25:31 - Thought Leadership and Legacy BuildingSharing knowledge, mentoring, and creating impact through storytelling can help shape the future and leave a lasting legacy.29:59 - Final Takeaways: Taking Action in Your Own JourneyEncouragement to recognize opportunities, step into leadership, and make bold moves in both career and life.About Our Guest: Shelli Brunswick is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, and futurist, known for bridging the gap between the space industry and broader sectors. A former U.S. Air Force officer and Chief Operating Officer of Space Foundation, she now leads SB GLOBAL LLC, using her expertise in space innovation to drive leadership, workforce development, and technological advancement. Honored as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Technology, she has received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards and serves as a global thought leader, mentoring and shaping the future of leadership and innovation. Shelli has delivered over 100 keynotes annually across six continents and collaborates with institutions like NASA, ESA, the Wilson Center, and the United Nations to explore the future of space and its impact on industries worldwide. Through her book series, What's Space Got to Do With It?, and her advocacy in organizations such as WomenTech Network and Space4Women, she champions equity, collaboration, and the limitless potential of space-driven insights for leadership and transformation.Website: https://shelli-brunswick.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellibrunswick/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellibrunswick/Facebook:

Israel bombs Lebanon again and the U.S. carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous fragile ceasefires now shattered, what's the danger of a wider regional conflict? In this episode: Alon Pinkas -- Former Israeli Consul General in New York Randa Slim -- Director of the Track II Dialogues Initiative at the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program Nicholas Noe -- Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and The United States. He discusses the latest developments in the China-US trade dispute, highlights key sectors where both countries are most vulnerable in an extended economic conflict, and explains how the Trump administration will face a more prepared Beijing than during the first Trump term.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Michael Kimmage, Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute.  He discusses the latest in US-Russia relations and the Trump administration's attempt to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.  Kimmage discusses where to war stands after more than three years of fighting, the effects of the war on Russian and Ukrainian society, and the renewed European focus on defense spending and capacity.

The Wilson Center becomes the latest victim in Trump's DOGE purge Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Canada-U.S. trade expert who once led the institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTE: This episode of Need to Know was recorded March 12, 2025... 2 days before Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister.In this episode of Need to Know, Xavier Delgado, Senior Program Associate for the Wilson Center's Canada Program, joins us to discuss the future of Canadian politics following the Liberal Party's election of Mark Carney as its new leader. Along with host John Milewski, they explore Carney's background, the potential for an early election, and how Canadian sentiment toward the US is shifting.

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, quiere ser un mandatario que deje un legado, por eso debe hacerlo todo en su último mandato, sobre todo antes de que lleguen las elecciones de medio término, asegura Daniel Zovato, investigador global del Wilson Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our fourth episode of "History and our Current World," Kelly welcomes author Jason Steinhauer to explore how social media has impacted historical narratives. They dive into the idea of "e-History" and how social media has made it harder for professional historians to cut through the noise in an age where misinformation is constantly competing for our attention. Jason formerly served as Founding Director of the Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest; as a Global Fellow at The Wilson Center and a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute; and an adjunct professor at the Maxwell School for Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He worked for seven years at the U.S. Library of Congress. Jason's bestselling book, History, Disrupted: How Social Media & the World Wide Web Have Changed the Past, examines how social media shapes what we know about the past. His Substack newsletter is read in 49 states and 108 countries by policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and citizens. He is the founder and CEO of the History Communication Institute, which comprises 150 scholars and practitioners on 6 continents. Link to History, Disrupted: https://www.amazon.com/History_-Disrupted_-How-Social-Media-and-the-World-Wide-Web-Have-Changed-the-Past/dp/3030851168 The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on March 6, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Support the Vulnerable People Project: www.vulnerablepeopleproject.comMr. President Please Stop the Slaughter in Syria: https://stream.org/president-trump-please-stop-the-slaughter-of-alawites-and-christians-in-syria-caused-by-your-globalist-enemies-2/Order Jason's new book, The Great Campaign Against the Great Reset on Amazon https://a.co/d/6yiOk5sand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.comNadine Maenza is a noted speaker, writer, and policy expert with more than two decades of experience as an advocate for working families and a champion for international religious freedom. Nadine is the President of the IRF Secretariat, an international organization focused on building infrastructure to support the religious freedom movement globally. They convene the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable in Washington, DC and in over 30 countries globally. She also serves as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. In May 2022, Nadine finished her second term as a White House appointee on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), serving her last year as Chair. In 2023, Nadine was given the “Hevrin Khalaf Peace Award” from The Future Syria Party in Raqqa, Syria. In 2022, Nadine was awarded the IRF Impact Award for current or former government officials at the IRF Summit in Washington, D.C. Because of her strong commitment to advocate for religious freedom for all communities, she was especially honored by separate awards from both Christian and Muslim communities. In July 2023, she was given the “Humanitarian Award” by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, focusing on her work evacuating the community from Afghanistan. In 2022, she was awarded by Justice for All for “Advocacy for all, especially Muslims.” In 2021, she was awarded the “Cedar of God Award” by In Defense of Christians for her "tireless worker throughout her career for religious freedom for Christians both in the Middle East and globally."  In the past six years, Nadine has traveled extensively, spending about a month each year in Syria and Iraq. She is a sought-after speaker on international religious freedom, current events in the Middle East, building inclusive societies, U.S. foreign policy, and various other topics. Her writings have been published in numerous publications domestically and internationally.   Drawing on her extensive network, Nadine has built unique coalitions on issues such as paid family leave, health care, tax reform, and international religious freedom. She has also advised several major organizations on faith engagement, working family policy, and strategic partnerships through The Clapham Group. She has partnered with The Shai Fund in the evacuation of those fleeing severe persecution, including resettling Afghan refugees since August 2021. She has decades of experience in fundraising and grassroots organizing as senior advisor to several presidential candidates, U.S. Senators, and grassroots organization Patriot Voices. She worked on Capitol Hill in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.  She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) and is on the board for both The Sinjar Academy and Freedom Research Foundation. She is a graduate of Penn State University. She is married with three adult children and lives outside of Philadelphia in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Nina Armagno, retired United States Space Force lieutenant general, and Jane Harman, former congresswoman and president emerita of the Wilson Center, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the increasing importance of space as a commercial opportunity and strategic vulnerability for the United States.   Mentioned on the Episode:    Council on Foreign Relations, Securing Space: A Plan for U.S. Action  For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/us-space-policy-nina-armagno-jane-harman

In this episode of Need to Know, Robin Quinville, Director of the Wilson Center's Global Europe Program, joins host John Milewski to break down Germany's recent elections, the rise of the far right, economic challenges, and the evolving US-EU relationship.

En entrevista para MVS Noticias con Ana Francisca Vega, Diego Marroquín, catedrático Bersin-Foster para Norteamérica en el Wilson Center y experto en el T-MEC, habló sobre que Donald Trump retrasa un mes los aranceles a autos de México y Canadá, mientras la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum advierte que buscará nuevos socios comerciales si no hay cambios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherri Goodman of the Wilson Center and Luke Coffey of the Hudson Institute join Admiral Foggo at the Center for Maritime Strategy for a spirited and timely conversation on Arctic security.Season 4 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Dataminr.

An intelligent and in-depth discussion of Trump's 2025 tariff threats and what they mean for Mexico's economy. On this episode of the podcast, host Nathaniel Parish Flannery speaks to Diego Marroquin Bitar, a North America researcher at the Wilson Center, a Washington DC-based think tank. Diego says that Trump's 25% tariffs, implemented on March 4, 2025, represent a "red light" level of risk for foreign investors considering making investments in Mexico. He also explains why Mexico's economy is so vulnerable to Trump's bullying. Exports account for over a third of Mexico's GDP and over 80 percent of Mexico's exports go to the US. On the other hand, US exports of goods to Mexico account for only about 1% of the US's GDP. Although both countries benefit from cross-border commerce, the relationship is more important to Mexico than it is to the U.S. But, Diego also gives Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum an "A" for her effort in dealing with Trump so far. To many observers it still seems like it's still unclear if Mexico can really make a deal with Trump. Are the tariffs just a tactic for bullying Mexico during broader negotiations? Or are we starting an improvised experiment with radically shaking up the global trade system? “Trump 1.0 used tariffs as a bargaining chip. I think right now more than just a concession extraction tool tariffs are being used to undermine Mexico's nearshoring potential. I think this is something [Trump and his team] are doing on purpose. They are making manufacturing in Mexico less attractive vis-à-vis the U.S.,” Diego said. Even before the new tariffs went into effect Mexico's economy was only expected to grow by around 1 percent. Executives at foreign companies are going to have to figure out how serious Trump really is about using tariffs as a long-term economic strategy. In the short-term, this new environment of unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the global economy will hurt investment in Mexico.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Benjamin Gedan, Director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program.  He discusses Secretary of State Rubio's first international trip to Central America and the Caribbean, including visits to El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Gedan highlights how inter-American relations are set to become more transactional under the new Trump administration with migration, tariffs, and regional security becoming focal points.

In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, is joined by Rep. Sidney Kamlager-Dove of California, a co-sponsor of the Summit of the Americas Act, to discuss the past, present, and future of this hemispheric gathering.

In this episode, we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment. This landmark report, created through the collaboration of scientists, experts, and Indigenous representatives, remains to this day the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of climate change in the Arctic, examining its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, communities, and the planet as a whole.Our panelists include:Ambassador David Balton: Executive Director of the Arctic Executive Steering Committee at the White House's Office of Science & Technology Policy, and former Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center's Polar Institute.Morten Høglund: Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Herb Nakimayak: Vice President of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, and Executive Council Member of the Inuit Circumpolar Council International.Petteri Taalas: Director General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute.Gunn-Britt Retter: Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council.The discussion is introduced by Mike Sfraga, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs and Former Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, and moderated by Heidi Sevestre, Deputy Secretary at AMAP - the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme.This panel originally took place at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Benjamin Gedan, Director of the Wilson Center's Latin America Program, about the geopolitical and economic significance of the Panama Canal. They explore the immediate and potential future impact of President Trump's overtures about control of the waterway. Gedan also describes China's role, and Panama's investments in the canal's expansion and modernization.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for Southeast Asia at the Wilson Center's Indo-Pacific Program.  He discusses the latest from Myanmar and how the country has changed since the 2021 coup.  He highlights historic rebel gains in the west and northeast, China's deep interests in the country and efforts to keep the junta in power, and why the US should be paying closer attention.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the latest edition of the Wilson Quarterly, “In Search of Our Narratives.”  Joining us are editor Stephanie Bowen and contributor Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. The issue, “turns to some of the world's most respected global leaders and foreign policy thinkers to share the narratives that have helped guide them and the world through past times of challenge, and which can inspire us as we seek a brighter, more peaceful and prosperous future.” https://www.wilsonquarterly.com/quarterly/in-search-of-our-narratives

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski discusses the recent trade agreements between the US, Canada, and Mexico, with guests Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute and Christopher Sands, Director of the center's Canada Institute. They discuss the implications of now delayed tariffs and the political dynamics affecting trade and overall relations. Lila and Chris provide insights into how each country is navigating the challenges, impacts of leadership changes, and the interconnectedness of their economies.

Mexico is engaged in a decades long battle against drug cartels and according to the Mexico Institute of The Wilson Center they are losing it and the whole nation is in jeopardy of becoming a narco state. Will Mexico be able to avoid this future? Let's dive in and check it out.(commercial at 9:09)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.vallartadaily.com/narco-state-wilson-center-says-mexicos-government-defeated-by-cartels/

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Kellee Wicker, Director of the Wilson Center's Science and Technology Innovation Program, about China's DeepSeek AI breakthrough. They discuss its implications for US AI strategy, global competition, and the future of innovation. 

This week on the podcast, we discuss Donald Trump's inauguration and his return to the Oval Office, including his memorandums and executive orders. Joining the conversation is Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute, a specialist on Canada, US-Canadian relations, and North American economic integration.Here are some of the questions Jackie and Peter asked Christopher: What is your reaction to President Trump's speech to the business leaders at Davos, specifically his remarks about not needing Canadian lumber, automobiles, or oil and gas? President Trump's inauguration speech mentioned expanding territory; does that mean going to war? The executive order "American First Trade Policy" outlined a process to make trade recommendations by April 1st. However, President Trump also mentioned February 1st as the day tariffs could be imposed on Canada and Mexico. Which date do you expect? How important is it for Canada to increase its military spending? Some of President Trump's executive orders, such as “Unleashing American Energy” and “Declaring a National Energy Emergency,” grant the federal government significant powers—akin to wartime measures—to expedite energy infrastructure development. Do you expect these powers will be challenged in the courts? President Trump has stated that he will end the Green New Deal, and one executive order froze the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds. What is your expectation regarding support for clean energy? Canada currently has a void of federal leadership, and Premiers are filling the gap and going to Washington, D.C.; how is that being viewed in the US?  What are your views on the top contenders for the next Prime Minister of Canada and their ability to negotiate successfully with President Trump and the new Administration?Content referenced in this podcast: The Canusa Street PodcastCanada and the United States: Differences That Count, Fifth edition, David Thomas and Christopher Sands Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Merissa Khurma, Director of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, to explore the evolving geopolitical landscape of the region and what it means for the new administration. From shifting alliances to economic opportunities and humanitarian challenges, this conversation provides key insights for policymakers navigating the Middle East.

On his first day in office Donald Trump issued a slew of executive orders to address what he called “an unprecedented flood” of immigration. Terminating birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution, declaring a national emergency at the border and seeking funds to build a border wall are just some of Trump's directives. Many of his orders faced immediate opposition: as of Tuesday, 18 states and two cities had filed lawsuits attacking the legality of the birthright citizenship order. We talk about Trump's early moves on immigration and how they are impacting immigrants and their families. Guests: Salvador Rivera, correspondent based in San Diego, BorderReport.com Deep Gulasekaram, professor of law and director of Byron White Center for the Study of Constitutional Law, University of Colorado Boulder Law School. He teaches constitutional and immigration law. He is co-author of the leading immigration law textbook used in U.S. law schools. Molly O'Toole, fellow, Wilson Center; Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter currently working on a book on immigration for Penguin Random House[[formerly covered migration and security for the Los Angeles Times]] Rafael Carranza, reporter, Arizona Luminaria, a nonprofit news organization covering Arizona; Carranza covers immigration issues. He previously reported for the Arizona Republic and the USA Today Network. Tyche Hendricks, senior editor covering immigration, KQED

En este episodio de Peras y Manzanas, Valeria Moy invita a Diego Marroquín Bitar, académico especializado en comercio en el Wilson Center a platicar sobre el regreso del Presidente Trump y los aranceles con los que amenaza. ¿Qué son los aranceles? ¿Para qué sirven? ¿Quién los paga? ¿Qué significa el 25% propuesto esta semana? ¿Es viable poner un arancel a todo? No te pierdas esta conversación vivaz sobre estas medidas y su impacto en relación al TMEC, las industrias norteamericanas y claro, México. Invitado: Diego Marroquín Bitar

En #HoyEsRisco del lunes 20 de enero, Danielle Dithurbide, periodista y conductora de Grupo Fórmula y N+ comentó sobre el día previo a la toma de protesta de Donald Trump como presidente de Estados Unidos por segunda ocasión. Sobre el anuncio de Trump de designar a los carteles mexicanos de la droga como organizaciones terroristas, Ioan Grillo, periodista especializado en temas de crimen, señaló lo complicado que será para su gobierno acusar de delitos contra Estados Unidos a quienes detenga por esta orden ejecutiva. México debe presionar, a través de su estrategia de seguridad, a los carteles para inhibir la producción de fentanilo, precisó. El doctor Leopoldo Gómez, articulista de El Financiero y analista político, analizó el discurso de Trump durante su toma de protesta. Cuando empezó el discurso estuvo pausado, pensado y programático, después agarró velocidad; no es su típico discurso como ayer frente a sus seguidores; fue un discurso en contra de la administración de Joe Biden, apuntó. Para Lila Abed, Directora del Instituto México del Wilson Center, México estuvo muy presente en las palabras de Trump y fue contundente. En nuestro país no se ve claro cómo la Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum haga frente al tsunami de migrantes, no solo mexicanos, que serán enviados desde Estados Unidos. Finalmente, en los deportes, Tlatoani Carrera, habló sobre Donald Trump y su relación de amor y odio con la NFL, desde querer comprar equipos hasta pedir el despido, en 2016, de jugadores como Colin Kaepernick de los 49ers de San Francisco, por no hincarse durante la entonación del himno nacional, en protesta por las políticas racistas que en esos momentos ocurrían en el país.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Lila Abed, Director of the Wilson Center's Mexico Institute.  She highlights a new publication, “The Next President of the United States: Challenges and Recommendations for the US-Mexico Relationship.” The comprehensive booklet is, “a practical roadmap for the incoming administration and offers actionable recommendations across six priority areas: migration, security, USMCA, energy, water, and democracy.”

What's behind Donald Trump's obsession with Greenland? Most of the island is covered in ice, less than sixty thousand people live there and, until recently, it was best known for snowy photos of polar bears. But climate change has changed the equation and thrust the island into the middle of global politics. Donald Trump has repeatedly said he'd like to buy the territory, and last week at a news conference he said that taking military action to acquire it was not off the table. Sherri Goodman is secretary general of the International Military Council on Climate and Security. She is also a senior fellow at the Wilson Center and author of a new book, “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security.” 

Carmen Aristegui conversa con Héctor Schamis, profesor de la Universidad de Washington, y con Daniel Zovatto, investigador global del Wilson Center, sobre lo que implica la juramentación de Nicolás Maduro como presidente de Venezuela por un tercer periodo consecutivo. Para Zovatto, son varias las incógnitas que deja la juramentación de Maduro respecto al futuro de Edmundo González Urrutia y María Corina Machado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Need to Know host John Milewski explores America's evolving role in the Indo-Pacific with Shihoko Goto, Director of the Wilson Center's Indo-Pacific program. Topics include U.S. alliances, China's growing influence, and strategies for the new administration to strengthen regional partnerships.

Merissa Khurma, the Wilson Center's Middle East Program Director, joins the podcast to discuss how the Jordanian government reacted to the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Khurma, a former office director for Prince Ali, analyzes Jordan's relationship with the new Syrian administration. She details how the Jordanian public has responded to the overthrow of Assad's regime. Finally, Khurma addresses the Jordanian government's campaign to normalize ties with Assad in the previous few years.

Dr. Elizabeth Hessami is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and a licensed attorney. She has served as a visiting attorney for the Environmental Law Institute for nearly a decade, researching post-conflict natural resources management and specializing in armed conflict and the environment. And she was actually my professor for Environmental and Natural Resource Security in my masters program.  Resource security refers to a state in which a country or region has sustainable, stable, timely, adequate and economical access to necessary natural resources and resource products, and the capability to maintain a sustained state of security. The UN states: As climate change accelerates, its impacts exacerbate existing social, economic, and environmental challenges in many contexts, which can contribute to insecurity at local levels and internationally. Security concerns linked to climate change include impacts on food, water and energy supplies, increased competition over natural resources, loss of livelihoods, climate-related disasters, and forced migration and displacement. Despite growing recognition of the interlinkages between climate change, peace and security, few examples of integrated programmatic approaches that address specific risks at the intersection of climate change and insecurity exist.  Conflict and crisis affected contexts are more susceptible to being overwhelmed by climate change, but too often peacebuilding and stabilisation efforts often do not consider climate-related impacts or environmental hazards. At the same time, insecurity hinders climate change adaptation efforts, leaving already vulnerable communities even poorer and less resilient to interlinked climate and security crises, but climate change adaptation initiatives often fail to fully integrate peacebuilding or conflict prevention objectives. With Dr. Hessami, we talk about her background, work in Afghanistan, the phenomenon of the resource curse, some of the biggest threats, challenges, and what the future looks like. Contact and connect: ehessam1@jhu.edu  Dr. Hessami's Work: “Conflict, Crisis, and Peacebuilding: Afghanistan and Regional Water Security,” Elizabeth B. Hessami, New Security Beat, The Wilson Center, June 12, 2023 “New Legal Protections for the Environment in Relation to Armed Conflict,” Elizabeth B. Hessami and Karen Hulme, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, July 16, 2022 “The Uncertain Future of Afghanistan's Nascent Environmental Laws,” Elizabeth B. Hessami, Bloomberg Law, September 2, 2021 Environment and Natural Resource Security https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/development/better-policies-for-development/overview-the-environment-and-natural-resource-security_9789264115958-12-en#page1

While the collapse of the Assad regime was celebrated across Syria, the uncertainty about what comes next has many holding their breath. This is especially true for the country's minorities, particularly its dwindling Christian community. As Syria's Christians wait to see what will emerge, Syria's Kurds, another key minority in the country, are also under threat. Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis to look at what's at stake for religious and ethnic minorities in Syria in the wake of Assad's fall.Nadine Maenza is the President of the IRF Secretariat, an international organization focused on building infrastructure to support the religious freedom movement globally. She also serves as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center, and previously served as chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Can Syria's dwindling Christian community survive under jihadi rebel rule?Turkey-backed Syrian factions end US-mediated ceasefire with Kurdish-led SDFTwo Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black SeaItaly's Meloni warns EU court against blocking Albania migrant relocations

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 effective policies.

Izabella Tabarovsky (Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center) and Meng Yang (Peking University, China) offer insights at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies in fascinating interviews with JBS' own Strategic Analyst, David Harris. Additionally, ISGAP Founder Charles Asher Small interviews Goldsmiths' College (London) Professor David Hirsh.

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 US Congress and administration take shape.

Dr Shea discusses how Trump ends the Ukraine war in 24 hours, tackles the border crisis, and the future of US relations with Javier Milei's Argentina. Shea Bradley-Farrell, Ph.D. is a strategist in national security and foreign policy and president of Counterpoint Institute for Policy, Research, and Education in Washington, D.C. Shea worked directly with the Trump administration (2016-2020) at the highest levels including at the White House, U.S. Department of State, and Senior Advisor Ivanka Trump, on multiple issues while serving as VP of International Affairs for Concerned Women for America. Shea also served as Professor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for a Trump administration national security mandate; she possesses an active U.S. security clearance and executive-level certifications. Shea works with multiple nations around the world at the highest senior levels of government to build U.S. relations and promote U.S. interests and security. Previously, she worked in international development in the Middle East, Africa, and South America with donors including the U.S. Department of Labor, World Bank, Exxon, FedEx, and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Science. She is author of Last Warning to the West: Hungary's Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda (Dec. 2023), endorsed by multiple high-level conservative leaders.Shea regularly publishes Op-eds in outlets such as The Washington Times, Human Events, Daily Caller, The Hill, and many others. She is a weekly guest on TV news and radio and presents to venues all around the world such as Wilson Center for International Scholars, Foreign Services Institute, the Heritage Foundation, CPAC Hungary, and the Gulf Studies Symposium.Shea holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in International Development from Tulane University, where she was Adjunct Lecturer in the International Development Studies Program in 2015. She has served in a variety of other academic positions, including at the American University of Kuwait and George Mason University. FOLLOW Counterpoint Institute on X: @CounterpointDCFOLLOW Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell on X: @DrShea_DCREAD: https://www.humanevents.com/2024/11/13/shea-bradley-farrell-how-trump-ends-the-ukraine-war-in-24-hoursVISIT: https://www.counterpointinstitute.org/ORDER: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Warning-West-Hungarys-Communism/dp/6156476164SUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org

Join host Dan Dworkis on The Emergency Mind Podcast as he interviews Vinton Bruton, Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College. Drawing on his diverse background as a Marine infantry officer, educator, and volunteer firefighter, Vinton shares insights on leadership development, character education, and the importance of experiential learning. Discover how principles from the military and outdoor adventure can be applied to teaching the next generation of leaders in various high-pressure environments, including emergency medicine. Don't miss this engaging discussion on developing effective, resilient leaders for tomorrow's challenges.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls 21 Mins  Allison Gill is a veteran, a Ph.D., a former federal government executive, a comedian, an author, and a staunch advocate for the democratic resistance. Her mission as the executive producer and host of the podcast, “Mueller, She Wrote,” is to employ her expertise in the absurd amount of Trump Russia news and wrap it up into tasty bites for human consumption; she is committed to do this weekly until the House of Trump falls. Additionally, she is very dedicated to the separation of facts and theory, and she works hard to make sure you know which is which. The truth is the goal, and facts are the tools. Allison hosts and produces a number of additional podcasts for democracy activists and informed citizens, including: “The Daily Beans” and “Clean Up on Aisle 45.” Please visit the following podcast links for Allison Gill's amazing shows: ‎Mueller, She Wrote on Apple Podcasts, ‎The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts, ‎Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG and Andrew Torrez on Apple Podcasts.  Bill Boyle is a well sourced and connected businessman who lives in Washington DC with his wife and son. Bill is a trusted friend and source for me who I met after he listened and became a regular and highly respected caller of my siriusxm radio show. Bill is a voracious reader and listeners love to hear his take. I think his analysis is as sharp as anyone you will hear on radio or TV and he has well placed friends across the federal government who are always talking to him. As far as I can tell he is not in the CIA. Follow him on twitter and park at his garages.   Eric J. Segall graduated from Emory University, Phi Beta Kappa 27  and summa cum laude, and from Vanderbilt Law School, where he was the research editor for the Law Review and member of Order of the Coif. He clerked for the Chief Judge Charles Moye Jr. for the Northern District of Georgia, and Albert J. Henderson of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. After his clerkships, Segall worked for Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and the U.S. Department of Justice, before joining the Georgia State faculty in 1991. Segall teaches federal courts and constitutional law I and II. He is the author of the books Originalism as Faith and Supreme Myths: Why the Supreme Court is not a Court and its Justices are not Judges. His articles on constitutional law have appeared in, among others, the Harvard Law Review Forum, the Stanford Law Review On Line, the UCLA Law Review, the George Washington Law Review, the Washington University Law Review, the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law, the Northwestern University Law Review Colloquy, and Constitutional Commentary among many others. Segall's op-eds and essays have appeared in the New York Times, the LA Times, The Atlantic, SLATE, Vox, Salon, and the Daily Beast, among others. He has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and France 24 and all four of Atlanta's local television stations. He has also appeared on numerous local and national radio shows. Listen and Subscribe to Eric's Podcast Supreme Myths and follow him on Tik Tok! Get David's new Book!  Antidemocratic Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections  David Daley is a senior fellow for FairVote and the author of Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy, which helped spark the recent drive to reform gerrymandering. Dave's second book, Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy, chronicles the victories and defeats in state efforts to reform elections and uphold voting rights. A frequent lecturer and media source about gerrymandering, he is the former editor-in-chief of Salon.com, and the former CEO and publisher of the Connecticut News Project. He is a digital media fellow at the Wilson Center for the Humanities and the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Guardian, New York magazine, the Atlantic, the Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Details, and he's been on CNN and NPR. When writing for the Hartford Courant, he helped identify Mark Felt as the "Deep Throat" source for Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art

Episode 117 examines the intersection of climate change, national security, and irregular warfare, with a particular focus on how environmental changes are reshaping global security challenges from the Arctic to the Pacific Islands. Our guests begin by exploring pivotal moments in the evolution of environmental security and its impact on national defense policy. They then discuss how climate-related changes affect military operations and strategic partnerships, particularly in the Pacific region. The conversation continues with an analysis of how both state and non-state actors leverage environmental crises in irregular warfare tactics. They conclude by offering policy recommendations for addressing climate security challenges and building resilient international partnerships. Sherri Goodman is a Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program and Polar Institute. As the former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, she coined the term "threat multiplier" to describe climate change's impact on national security. She has served on numerous advisory boards and is the author of "Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security." Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland is a Professor of Practice at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. As the former U.S. Ambassador to Palau, he brings extensive experience in Pacific region affairs. His previous roles include serving as the foreign policy advisor to the Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and he has held various diplomatic positions across Europe and the Pacific, providing him with unique insights into the intersection of environmental security and irregular warfare.

Back in 2012, the Department of Defense issued a first-of-its-kind “Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap.” It was designed to prepare the U.S. military for increasing threats to national security in the form of rising sea levels, increasing global temperatures, and growing conflicts over basic resources like food and water. It stated that “Climate change is expected to play a significant role in the DOD's ability to fulfill its mission in the future.” Fast-forward to today, and Sherri Goodman says the DOD now sees combating climate change as central to its mission.    Sherri was appointed the first-ever deputy undersecretary of defense focusing on environmental security. One of her first assignments was cleaning up nuclear weapons development and production sites. And in 1998, she helped develop the military's first climate change plan, focused mainly on reducing emissions. This week, host Bill Loveless talks with Sherri about her latest book, “Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security.” Sherri explains how far the military's approach to climate change has come over the past 25 years.  Sherri is secretary general of the International Military Council on Climate and Security and a senior fellow at the Wilson Center. She's also founder and former executive director of the Center for Naval Analyses Military Advisory Board and is board chair of the Council on Strategic Risks, which includes the Center for Climate and Security.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Get David's new Book!  Antidemocratic Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections  David Daley is a senior fellow for FairVote and the author of Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy, which helped spark the recent drive to reform gerrymandering. Dave's second book, Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy, chronicles the victories and defeats in state efforts to reform elections and uphold voting rights. A frequent lecturer and media source about gerrymandering, he is the former editor-in-chief of Salon.com, and the former CEO and publisher of the Connecticut News Project. He is a digital media fellow at the Wilson Center for the Humanities and the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Guardian, New York magazine, the Atlantic, the Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Details, and he's been on CNN and NPR. When writing for the Hartford Courant, he helped identify Mark Felt as the "Deep Throat" source for Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.  Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete CoeBuy Ava's Art