Wilson Center News
Iran Election Update
May 22, 2013
The Middle East Program offers the latest news on the Iranian presidential election of June 2013, based on a selection of Iranian news sources. The Iran Election Update is a daily summary of up-to-date information with links to news in both English and Farsi. It includes the latest developments and analysis of news about the upcoming election.
Latest News from the Wilson Center
Keeping the Lights On: Cyber Threats and the North American Power Grid
Apr 25, 2013
Attempted cyber attacks on critical infrastructure occur daily throughout the world. And the job of protecting critical infrastructure from potentially catastrophic disruptions is a 24-7 undertaking. Leading cyber security expert Mark Fabro discusses the U.S. and Canadian efforts to protect the North American power grid.
Africa Program and Leadership Project Communications Intern
Apr 25, 2013
The Africa Program and the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity are jointly seeking qualified applicants for two available communications internship positions in Washington, D.C. Interns will assist program staff in its outreach and communications strategies, social media development and web management.
NPIHP Partner Eliza Gheorghe Publishes in Cold War History
Apr 24, 2013
NPIHP Partner Eliza Gheorghe recently published an article in the journal Cold War History on Romania's efforts to acquire nuclear technology in the period 1964-1970.
In Memoriam: Kathryn W. Davis
Apr 24, 2013
The Kennan Institute and the entire Wilson Center community mourns the passing of Kathryn Wasserman Davis on April 23, 2013, at the age of 106.
Tunisia: Secular Opposition Rising
Apr 24, 2013
Tunisia’s secular opposition may be a major contender in presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for late 2013, according to a new paper by Marina Ottaway, a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Call of Tunisia, an alliance of secular political groups is competing for supporters. In April 2013, it was “running almost even” with the Islamist Ennahda party in public opinion polls.
