http://www.wilsoncenter.org/news/ Latest News from the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars en-us Copyright 2010 The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:15:02 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601660 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601660 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603380 On Tuesday the Woodrow Wilson Center will host a Director's Forum with His Excellency Martti Ahtisaari, former president of Finland and 2008 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, who will discuss the Middle East conflict. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603380 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603425 The Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars seeks spring, summer, and fall interns with an interest in, coursework related to, and/or experience working on Latin American issues. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603425 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603209 Undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in Brazil can apply for the Brazil Institute Summer Internship 2010. Deadline: April 1. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603209 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602940 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602940 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603594 On March 2, 2010, Alfredo Achar Tussie, founder and chairman of Comex, and Miguel Mancera Aguayo, former governor of the Bank of Mexico, received the internationally prestigious Woodrow Wilson Awards at a ceremony held in Mexico City. Two of Mexico's most distinguished and deserving leaders, they join a select international circle of recipients from government, business, science, the arts, and beyond, who have worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life of those in their own communities and beyond. Mexico Institute Advisory Board Member Eduardo Cepeda served as dinner chair. More information can be found here. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=603594 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602736 A landmark achievement for human rights,the Jackson-Vanik Amendment to the Trade Act of 1974 makes favorable trade status conditional on the freedom of emigration. Some 35 years later, the amendment is still in effect for certain nations, including Russia, which has complicated the U.S.-Russia trade relationship. Experts honor the legacy and debate the relevance of Jackson-Vanik in today's world. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602736 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602741 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602741 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602747 Despite some similarities between Soviet energy policies and those of today's Russia, Wilson Center Fellow Stacy Closson explains why she believes Russia is not reemerging as an energy empire. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602747 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602118 What if Israel's leaders and pundits had reacted to the Iranian nuclear program in a completely different way than they actually have? In an op-ed published in Haaretz, Public Policy Scholar Avner Cohen questions his country's treatment of the Iranian nuclear issue. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=602118 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601413 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601413 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601554 The Woodrow Wilson Center's Mexico Institute announces the arrival of scholars in Washington, DC. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=601554 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=586567 The new edition of the book co-edited by University of Maryland Professor Ken Conca and ECSP Director Geoff Dabelko covers key debates about climate, water, forests, toxics, energy, food, biodiversity, and other environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. It is available now from Westview Press. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=586567 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=553799 The Middle East Program is currently accepting intern applications for Summer 2010. http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=553799 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=600947 http://www.Wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=600947 wwics@wilsoncenter.org (wilsoncenter.org) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST