The U.S. is rapidly moving from being dependent on imported fossil fuels to becoming a major world producer. In addition to our oil and coal, we are sitting on vast supplies of natural gas, and technological innovations have made it possible to tap previously unattainable resources. So what should we do with these new-found riches? read more
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The Trans - Atlantic South Partnership: Positions on Building a Mutually Beneficial Partnership with Africa
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May 21, 2013
It is very simple. Until the U.S. is as optimally invested, or doing business as briskly as the Chinese, the EU, Indians, Brazilians or Vietnamese; the world’s largest economy can neither expand its commercial footprint in Africa nor make a portentous impact on the lives of over a billion Africans. more
The Next Generation of Earth System Education
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April 22, 2013 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
On April 22, 2013, a select panel of GeoSTEM Master Teachers discussed how teacher-leaders have come together to put policy into practice. GeoSTEM is an ongoing educational endeavor to engage teachers and students in an innovative study of Planet Earth using state-of-the-art technologies and educational resources. more
Cooperation in South America for the Promotion and Protection of Patents and Trademarks - the PROSUR Initiative
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April 03, 2013 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
On Wednesday April 3, the Wilson Center convenes a panel to discuss intellectual property rights through the Prosur initiative. more
POSTPONED:
Startup Act 3.0: Entrepreneurs as the Engine of Growth
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March 20, 2013 // 9:00am — 11:00am
This event has been postponed. Please stay tuned for more information. more
LNG: To export or not to export, that is the question
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Mar 15, 2013
The U.S. is rapidly moving from being dependent on imported fossil fuels to becoming a major world producer. In addition to our oil and coal, we are sitting on vast supplies of natural gas, and technological innovations have made it possible to tap previously unattainable resources. So what should we do with these new-found riches? more