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More Women in the Pakistan Media: The Way Forward
Jan 20, 2010Pakistan ranks 127th out of 130 countries in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Index, and this poor standing is reflected in Pakistan's media sector, where less than 5 percent of journalists are women. The Wilson Center's Asia Program, along with its Pakistan-based partner, Uks, and ML Resources Social Vision, has released a guide that makes recommendations about working environments for Pakistan's journalists and about how to promote better coverage of women.
Wilson Center Awards Australian Scholarship
Jan 12, 2010The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars today announced the appointment of Edmond Roy as a Wilson Center Australian Scholar. Roy will spend three months in residence at the Wilson Center, beginning in March 2010, working on a research project examining the Australian government's policy on uranium sales to India.
Wilson Center Japan Scholar Satoshi Ikeuchi in "The Daily Yomiuri"
Dec 09, 2009In the Dec. 4th issue of The Daily Yomiuri, Wilson Center Japan Scholar Satoshi Ikeuchi comments on the paucity of Japan hands in Washington.
Wilson Center Japan Scholar Satoshi Ikeuchi on Washington's Japan Watchers in The Daily Yomiuri
Dec 04, 2009In the Dec. 4th issue of The Daily Yomiuri, Wilson Center Japan Scholar Satoshi Ikeuchi comments on the paucity of Japan hands in Washington.
A Conversation With Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
Nov 24, 2009India and the United States should continue to build strategic partnerships, said India's newly reelected prime minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on November 23 at an address at the Council on Foreign Relations that was co-sponsored by the Wilson Center. During the address, Singh also discussed Afghanistan, Pakistan, climate change, and his nation's growing economy.
Dinshaw Mistry's Op-Ed Feature in the Baltimore Sun
Nov 20, 2009In a November 20 op-ed in the Baltimore Sun, Wilson Center Fellow Dinshaw Mistry explains how Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh's upcoming visit can strengthen the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi.
Michael Kugelman's Op-Ed on U.S.-Pakistan Cooperation on Water Issues
Nov 17, 2009In a November 17 op-ed in Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, program associate Michael Kugelman argues that U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on water issues can improve ties between the two countries.
Maleeha Lodhi's Op-Ed Feature in Pakistan's The News Newspaper
Oct 20, 2009In a October 20 op-ed in Pakistan's The News newspaper, Public Policy Scholar Maleeha Lodhi assesses the terms of friendship between the United States and Pakistan following the passage of the Kerry-Lugar/Berman Bill.
Bryce Wakefield on political market-orientation in Japan
Oct 08, 2009A new publication, Global Political Marketing edited by Jennifer Lees-Marshment, Chris Rudd, and Jesper Stromback, features a chapter on political marketing in Japan, co-written by Masahiko Asano and Asia Program associate Bryce Wakefield.
Maleeha Lodhi's Co-Written Op-Ed Feature in the Financial Times
Oct 06, 2009In an Oct. 5th op-ed in the Financial Times, Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar Maleeha Lodhi and Anatol Lieven of the New America Foundation proposed an exit strategy for the West from "the Afghan quagmire."