Democracy Promotion
The Wilson Center and Democracy Promotion
The Current Political Situation in Myanmar: Perspectives from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
June 13, 2013 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Members of Parliament from Myanmar discuss the current political situation in their country and the road ahead. more
Transitional Justice in Colombia’s Peace Process
May 23, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
A conference to explore diverse perspectives and the political scenario in which they debate and define the legal framework for an eventual demobilization and reincorporation of the guerrillas after the Peace Accords in Colombia. more
Second Brazilian Congressional Study Mission on Innovation to Europe
May 23, 2013
In the Second Brazilian Congressional Study Mission on Innovation, a group of Brazilian congressmen and senators visited to Europe to learn about innovation policies. more
The Brazil Institute mourns the passing of journalist Ruy Mesquita
May 20, 2013He was the first recipient in Brazil of the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service
Latin American Program in the News: In Latin America, Obama Stresses Partnership
May 07, 2013Eric Olson was talked to NPR from Costa Rica where he witnessed the President Obama’s trip to San José.
East European Studies Short-term Research Scholarships
May 02, 2013The Wilson Center's European Studies Program is now accepting applications for the EES Short-term Grant competition, which is open to academic experts and practitioners, including advanced graduate students, engaged in specialized research requiring access to Washington, DC and its research institutions. Grants are for one month and include residence at the Wilson Center. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, in order to be considered eligible for this grant opportunity. The deadline for this grant cycle is: June 1, 2013.
2013 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award
May 01, 2013The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars welcomes nominations for the 2013 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award. The purpose of the Ion Ratiu Democracy Award (IRDA) is to bring visibility and international recognition to the ideas, ideals and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy. The event expresses the deep commitment to democracy of the late Ion Ratiu through his contributions as a Romanian politician as well as his interest in democratic change worldwide.
The Current Political Situation in Myanmar: Perspectives from the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw
June 13, 2013 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Members of Parliament from Myanmar discuss the current political situation in their country and the road ahead.
Transitional Justice in Colombia’s Peace Process
May 23, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
A conference to explore diverse perspectives and the political scenario in which they debate and define the legal framework for an eventual demobilization and reincorporation of the guerrillas after the Peace Accords in Colombia.
A Conversation with Congressman Henrique Eduardo Alves, Speaker of Brazil's House of Representatives
May 22, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
On Wednesday, May 22nd, the Brazil Institute welcomes the President of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, Congressman Henrique Eduardo Alves
Second Brazilian Congressional Study Mission on Innovation to Europe
In the Second Brazilian Congressional Study Mission on Innovation, a group of Brazilian congressmen and senators visited to Europe to learn about innovation policies.
Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding in Africa: An Adaptation Partnership Workshop Report
A workshop report focused on three areas of intersection that have dominated discussions of climate and security links in developing country contexts.
Wilson Forum - Human Trafficking and a Regional Look at the Post-Soviet World
William Pomeranz, Acting Director of the Kennan Institute, discusses political and economic trends in post-Soviet countries. Lauren McCarthy, research scholar with the Kennan Institute, discusses continuing problems with human trafficking and slave labor in the Russian Federation.
The Quarterly Report: Is Democracy Worth It?
We explore the latest issue of the Wilson Center’s flagship publication, the Wilson Quarterly with the help of its editor, Steve Lagerfeld and contributors Joshua Kucera and Steve McDonald. Also Robert Litwak discusses nuclear proliferation threats to United States and global security.
The Price of Freedom and Democracy: Bahrain and the Arab Spring
Nabeel Rajab, winner of the 2011 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award; Indrei Ratiu, director of the Ratiu Democracy Center