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Watch: How can Taiwan build relationships in Latin America? Distinguished Fellows Anka Lee and Carrie Filipetti discuss the role of soft power and Taiwan in Latin America. Watch their full conversation about here: wilsoncenter.org/video/chinas-i…

Read: Lessons in Sports Diplomacy Lessons in Sports Diplomacy from the 2026 Winter Olympics Read how the U.S. can leverage lessons from the Milan-Cortina Games for the upcoming 2028 LA Olympics wilsoncenter.org/article/lesson…

Watch: Countering China in Latin America Distinguished Fellows Anka Lee and Carrie Filipetti discuss U.S. policy strategies towards China’s growing influence in Latin America. Watch the full conversation here: wilsoncenter.org/video/chinas-i…

Watch: The imbalanced extractives between China and Latin America with Wilson Center Distinguished Fellows Anka Lee and Carrie Filipetti For their full analysis on China's evolving role in Latin America, watch the entire conversation here: wilsoncenter.org/video/chinas-i…

New Insights: Carrie Filipetti – The 2026 Shield of the Americas Summit Distinguished Fellow Carrie Filipetti highlights key takeaways from the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit. Follow for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/key-ta…

Introducing Wilson in the World, a new series featuring on the ground analysis from our foreign policy experts. In this first instillation, watch as Distinguished Fellow @jillrussia reports from Rocinha in Brazil and read her full analysis here wilsoncenter.org/article/inside…

The Wilson Center and @PepperdineSPP are announcing a new partnership to establish Wilson Center Fellows, initially focused on sports diplomacy - including the LA28 Olympic games. Learn more about this collaboration here wilsoncenter.org/article/statem… wilsoncenter.org/article/wilson…

New Insights: Jill Dougherty – Russia’s Iranian Conundrum Distinguished Fellow @jillrussia argues that Russia’s response to the Iran conflict reflects both Putin's diminished international influence and a wait-and-see strategy. Follow for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/russia…

New Insights: Joshua Peng - China's Sports Diplomacy at the Olympic Games, from '08 to '28 Visiting Fellow Joshua Peng analyzes China's capacity and intent to capture every opportunity presented, and the implications for global power dynamics. wilsoncenter.org/article/chinas…

New Insights: Duncan Wood - Energy Markets in the Shadow of the Iran War Visiting Fellow Duncan Wood breaks down how conflict in the Middle East is affecting global energy markets and what's at stake for key shipping routes. Follow for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/energy…

New Insights: Amb. David Hale – Lebanon Amidst the US-Israeli War with Iran Distinguished Fellow Amb. David Hale discusses Lebanon’s role in the current conflict in the Middle East, Hezbollah’s influence, and the implications for regional stability. wilsoncenter.org/article/interv…

Wilson Center Fellows react to key issues covered in President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: wilsoncenter.org/article/wilson…

New Analysis: Duncan Wood – The Killing of “El Mencho” & Mexico’s Security Landscape Visiting Fellow Duncan Wood examines how the death of ‘El Mencho’ may reshape Mexico’s security landscape, cartel dynamics, and intelligence coordination. Follow along for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/killin…

New Analysis: Jill Dougherty – Putin’s Endless War Distinguished Fellow @jillrussia examines how Vladimir Putin’s devastating war in Ukraine has reshaped Russia, Europe, and the global security landscape. Follow along for additional insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/putins…

New Interview: At the close of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Aaron Pugliesi, Head of Advocacy for AmCham Italy, sat down with the Wilson Center to discuss the significance of sports diplomacy and how U.S. businesses are leveraging the Games for strategic gains. Follow along for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/olympi…

New Analysis: Canada–Mexico Economic Coordination Ahead of the 2026 USMCA Review Wilson Center Visiting Fellow Duncan Wood analyzes how deepening Canada–Mexico coordination is shaping continental trade dynamics ahead of the 2026 USMCA review. Follow along for more insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/canada…

New Analysis: The Middle Power Play — Why Canada and Britain Are Hedging on China As uncertainty in their relationships with Washington grows, Canada and the UK are recalibrating their ties with Beijing. Distinguished Fellow Anka Lee examines what China hopes to gain, the economic stakes involved, and what to watch as these relationships evolve. Follow along for additional insights. wilsoncenter.org/article/middle…

New Insights: La Musa — Hospitality Houses & Sports Diplomacy at the 2026 Winter Olympics Visiting Fellow Joshua Peng explores how Casa Italia and other Olympic hospitality houses turn Milano Cortina 2026 into a showcase of culture, identity, and global influence. More insights coming soon. wilsoncenter.org/article/la-mus…

New Insight: Sunil Ravi – Sports Diplomacy & the Milano Cortina 2026 Games The State Department’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Coordinator Sunil Ravi explains how sports and diplomacy intersect at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games to advance US foreign policy and economic priorities. wilsoncenter.org/article/sports…

Statement from Wilson Center President and CEO Natasha Jacome on the Passing of the Honorable Lee Hamilton wilsoncenter.org/article/statem…