Wilson Center on the Hill
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The outcome of the current debate over the U.S. national debts and deficits will have implications for many parts of the national budget. Panelists will discuss the impact on the budgets for USAID, Department of State, and what it could mean for U.S. development policy. more
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Wilson Center on the Hill is a nonpartisan forum that focuses on current issues related to international trade and security, sustainable development, and globalization. It sponsors about 20 seminar programs each year on Capitol Hill that feature leading independent analysts and experts from the 22 programs of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Funded by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Wilson Center on the Hill also sponsors congressional study trips, allowing Members of the U.S. Congress and senior congressional staff to examine these issues first-hand. more
The Latest from the Wilson Center on the Hill
Jackson-Vanik after Russia’s Accession to the WTO (Offsite)
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December 13, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
A panel of experts will address the trade, human rights, and other U.S. national interests associated with Russia’s entry into
the WTO. more
Congress: Global Finance and Global Development
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October 26, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
The author of Legislating International Organization: The US Congress, the IMF, and the World Bank, will discuss how the U.S. Congress, tracing its long history of involvement with these institutions, wields significant influence. The impact of the 2008 financial crisis has focused American politics on the global role played by the IMF and World Bank. more
Iran: Domestic Change and Global Presence
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October 14, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Iran is wracked by its greatest political turmoil since the Iranian revolution. With the Obama Administration striving for engagement rather than confrontation, these developments have raised the diplomatic stakes with both countries. Two leading experts will discussion domestic developments in Iran as well as the current posture of the international community and how both developments create challenges for the United States.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The Right Combination for Growth?
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October 07, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
As America continues to find its footing in the post-recession globalized world, entrepreneurship and innovation remain two key facets of potential growth. Panelists will examine the relationship between the two and how they can help bolster American competitiveness in the 21st century. They will also discuss what legislation can foster entrepreneurship.
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