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Apply now for the next class of Wilson China Fellows! The deadline is approaching fast. https://lnkd.in/ekJvCUMq #WilsonSmart #Opportunity

📣 Calling all college students and recent graduates! Our Scholars and Academic Relations Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented staff assistant intern for the spring semester. This part-time, paid internship (20-25 hours/week) will occur on an in-person/hybrid basis starting January 13th. The deadline to apply is December 1. Learn more about this opportunity here ⬇️ https://buff.ly/45cHNUL

Don't miss your chance to intern with us and spend the semester helping our team with our AI portfolio, Tech Labs, and more! 🗓 Application Deadline: rolling, ending November 18 💡 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/43uhicb ✅ Apply here: https://bit.ly/4fc3KJj

APPLY | Applications for our Spring 2025 Research Assistant Internships are now open! Our Research Assistant interns work one-on-one with an expert in their field of study to conduct in-depth, academic analysis of today's most pressing issues. Wilson Center interns also have the opportunity to network with other experts in their chosen fields, attend events on relevant topics, and explore how research and public policy intertwine in Washington. Learn more about how to become a Research Assistant intern and apply by December 8 to be considered: https://buff.ly/3NOSfe9

TOMORROW | Make sure you've RSVP'd for tomorrow's event on trends in African governance and what US and African leaders can learn from democracy on the continent. 🗳️ What do current developments mean for the future of intra-African and US-Africa relations? The Wilson Center and the Social Science Research Council will explore Africa's shifting landscape and what it means for governance and civic engagement on the continent. 🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13 🕐 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET 📍 In-Person & Online Link 👉 https://buff.ly/3YHTym0 #Democracy #CivilSociety #CivicEngagement #DemocraticBacksliding #USAfricaRelations #GlobalPartnerships

In a rapidly changing world, the humanitarian assistance sector faces new challenges and opportunities. In this video feature, USAID veteran and current Public Policy Fellow at The Wilson Center, Rob Jenkins moderates a discussion with Jamie McGoldrick, former UN resident coordinator for humanitarian affairs, and Nimo Hassan, Chair of the Somali NGO Consortium and ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) Board Chair. Together, they examine how humanitarian assistance has evolved over the past decade. “The increasing presence of non-state actors and the very complex environments we work in make it difficult to gain humanitarian access. In Gaza and elsewhere, the process has become much more tiresome and tragic for humanitarian workers,” says McGoldrick.   They explore what strategies have worked, what haven’t, and offer solutions for the growing need.  “At some point, when 80% of humanitarian assistance needs are caused by manmade conflicts and wars, we have to acknowledge that these issues won’t be resolved through airdrops but through negotiations,” asserts Jenkins.   “We need to change our mindsets about traditional approaches in the UN to be more adaptive. The system must move faster to support communities in lifting themselves out of poverty rather than relying on top-down designs," says Hassan. Learn more in the fall ‘24 issue of the Wilson Quarterly: Confronting Unprecedented Humanitarian Needs #HumanitarianAid   https://lnkd.in/gGb4dNCZ 

Happy #VeteransDay from the Wilson Center! 🇺🇸 In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson established November 11 as Armistice Day, honoring those who served and died in WW1. The national holiday was later expanded to honor all veterans and became known as Veterans Day. In commemoration, the Wilson Center will be closed today.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Andrew Nichols on the latest episode of Plaza Central. 🎙️ In this insightful conversation, we dive into U.S. policy in Latin America, discussing key priorities like supporting democracy, fostering economic growth, and addressing regional security challenges. We also explore the future of the Maduro regime in Venezuela and its implications for both the region and U.S. foreign policy. This episode provides valuable perspectives on how the U.S. is engaging with Latin America and shaping the future of the hemisphere. Be sure to listen for expert insights on the evolving geopolitical landscape and what’s ahead for U.S.-Latin America relations. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here:

While much of the world watches the US elections today, we'd like to share some alternative content from our current issue. In this Q&A with Ambassador Mark Green and Keller Rinaudo Cliffton you will learn how #tech innovations and #publicprivatepartnerships come together to deliver #humanitarianaid and save lives. It also demonstrates that even in the most challenging situations, there is #hope. https://lnkd.in/gV_SGw7y