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Iran Election Update

May 17, 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.

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The Challenges of Peace: Preparing for Post-conflict Iraq

Apr 03, 2003
While few doubt the ability of coalition forces to defeat the Iraqi regime, questions remain about the prospects for a post-Saddam Hussein Iraq. A recent meeting convened by the Center's Conflict Prevention Project looked at some of the key challenges presented by the prospective post-conflict situation in Iraq.

Navigating Peace: Generating New Thinking About Water

Apr 01, 2003
Over one billion people lack access to adequate water. Almost two-and-a-half billion are without adequate sanitation. And two to five million people—mostly children—die every year from preventable waterborne diseases.

Point of View: Congress and Change

Mar 31, 2003
The Wilson Center's Don Wolfensberger, former chief of staff of the House Rules Committee, reflects on the fate of well-intentioned congressional reforms.

Uncle Sam's Neighborhood: Canada's Experience with North American Governance

Mar 31, 2003
In this panel discussion, author Stephen Clarkson will discuss his new book, Uncle Sam and Us: Globalization, Neoconservatism, and the Canadian State which examines Canada's and Mexico's place with respect to their much larger and imposing neighbor.

Fellow Explores Gender Roles in Black Communities

Mar 31, 2003
This story spotlights Wilson Center Fellow Sharon Harley, whose forthcoming book will portray how black communities came to construct gender roles from the time of emancipation through today. (from the April issue of Centerpoint.)

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The American Quest for Redemption

WQ Spring 2013 Cover

From the Oprah Winfrey Network to the White House, the ritual of redemption and starting afresh has a mesmerizing effect on Americans. Bill Clinton did it, and now Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and other celebrities and politicians are trying to follow. Where does the redemptive urge come from? Where is it taking us?

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Security Roundtable: Dealing with Outliers

May 15, 2013May 22, 2013

We convene our security roundtable to discuss the best ways to deal with the “outlier states” of North Korea and Iran with Haleh Esfandiari, Robert Hathaway, and Robert Litwak.