Over the past several months, the Wilson Center has been developing a strategic path forward to ensure the continuance of our nonpartisan scholarship, while operating within our statutory mandate. 

The Wilson Center is focused on continuing our mission to serve as a trusted, fiercely nonpartisan bridge between scholarship and public policy. To deliver on that mission the Wilson Center has identified four main areas of for our research going forward: strategic competition, economic statecraft, emerging technology, and regional scholarship. The Center will concentrate on three main activities to elevate the national conversation on these important issues: 

A revitalized Fellowship Program to provide world-class expertise that informs on today’s most pressing policy debates. We will host Distinguished Fellows, highly accomplished leaders on our core issues, as well as Fellows selected through a competitive process and in consultation with Congress. The updated Fellows program will include mission-centered projects in our four areas of research.

Strengthened partnerships that include new alliances with peer organizations, universities, and international institutions to amplify the reach and relevance of our work through joint projects, co-branded events, and collaborative research.

Renewed Congressional education programs to provide Members and staff with accessible, nonpartisan briefings, analysis, and learning opportunities to help them meet the complex challenges of today’s policy environment.

We hope you will stay tuned to learn about how we are  honoring the Wilson Center’s legacy and furthering our mission to serve as the nonpartisan resource for policymakers and the public.