http://www.wilsoncenter.org/news/ Latest News from the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars en-us Copyright 2010 The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:15:01 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601660 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601660 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604329 The Latin American Program joins the people and governments of Haiti and Chile in mourning the staggering losses from recent earthquakes. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604329 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604001 Food security initiatives must include a strong focus on promoting local and regional food markets. On March 2, experts at an Africa Program conference addressed the role of African governments, the private sector and the donor community in integrating African economies at a sub-regional and regional level, with a particular focus on infrastructure and trade policies. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604001 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604201 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604201 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604202 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604202 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604113 In the next decade, India plans to introduce 40 new warships and 400 new aircraft to its naval forces. Such efforts reflect a dramatic maritime transformation now underway in India—one meant to improve India's power projection capabilities at sea and to produce a blue-water navy. On March 9, the Asia Program co-hosted an event on India's maritime strategy and growing maritime power. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604113 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604144 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=604144 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603380 On Tuesday the Woodrow Wilson Center will host a Director's Forum with His Excellency Martti Ahtisaari, former president of Finland and 2008 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, who will discuss the Middle East conflict. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603380 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603425 The Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks spring, summer, and fall interns with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Latin American issues. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603425 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603209 Undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in Brazil can apply for the Brazil Institute Summer Internship 2010. Deadline: April 1. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603209 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602940 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602940 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603594 On March 2, 2010, Alfredo Achar Tussie, founder and chairman of Comex, and Miguel Mancera Aguayo, former governor of the Bank of Mexico, received the internationally prestigious Woodrow Wilson Awards at a ceremony held in Mexico City. Two of Mexico's most distinguished and deserving leaders, they join a select international circle of recipients from government, business, science, the arts, and beyond, who have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life of those in their own communities and beyond. Mexico Institute Advisory Board Member Eduardo Cepeda served as dinner chair. More information can be found here. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603594 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602736 A landmark achievement for human rights,the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 makes favorable trade status conditional on the freedom of emigration. Some 35 years later, the amendment is still in effect for certain nations, including Russia, which has complicated the U.S.-Russia trade relationship. Experts honor the legacy and debate the relevance of Jackson-Vanik in today's world. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602736 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602741 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602741 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602747 Despite some similarities between Soviet energy policies and those of today's Russia, Wilson Center Fellow Stacy Closson explains why she believes Russia is not reemerging as an energy empire. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602747 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST