[RED DEMOCRATICA] Water Security, Nuclear India, and the End of Austerity

 

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May 11, 2012 Global Water Security: New NIC Report Rising demand for fresh water could escalate food prices and touch off political instability worldwide, according to the new National Intelligence Report. In the latest National Conversation, an expert panel discusses how America can help ensure global water security. more →  • Event Video  • Presentation by Rich Engel, Maj Gen USAF (Ret.) | PDF Don't Forget India's Nukes Op-ed | May 9, 2012 India has an explicitly stated no-first-use policy and is widely viewed as a U.S. security ally. But that doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye to India's actions, writes Wilson Center Director Jane Harman in The Los Angeles Times. The End of Austerity Politics in Europe? CONTEXT Q&A | May 08, 2012 Recent elections in France, Greece, and other parts of Europe, saw voters deliver a major anti-austerity message to their governments. Wilson Center expert Kent Hughes provides analysis and perspective on what political change in France and other countries might mean. US-Egyptian Relations in Flux Event Video | May 3, 2012 "The US needs to redefine its relations with Egypt," accounting for civil society's increasing role, Egyptian legislator Amr Hamzawy said during this panel discussion with Jane Harman. The region's resurgent Islamism is not monolithic; the differentiation among factions requires nuanced policies, Harman added. Regaining America's Competitive Edge CONTEXT Q&A | May 10, 2012 "There are a number of weaknesses [in the U.S. economic system] that are getting worse such as the complexity of the tax code, the ineffectiveness of the political system, fiscal policy, and the K-12 education system," said Harvard Business professor Jan Rivkin. In this interview, Rivkin and education expert Paul Vallas prescribe ways for the US to regain its economic edge. National Conversation | Can America Restore Its Competitive Edge? Upcoming Event | Charting a Path in U.S. Education Reform Wilson in the News Solutions for a Hungry World - Could curbing population growth curb future hunger in Malawi? — Reuters Alert Net Agricultural trade, government safety net programs, and foreign assistance will no doubt continue to play an important role in the quest for food security in Malawi and other "hotspot" countries in the future, writes Kathleen Mogelgaard, a population expert with the Environmental Change and Security Program. Pakistan's Climate Change Challenge — Foreign Policy Program Associate for the Asia Program Michael Kugelman published a piece with Foreign Policy about Pakistan's environmental insecurity. Let's Make a Deal — Foreign Policy Distinguished Scholar Aaron David Miller outlines Six real-world lessons on how to be a successful peace negotiator in his latest "Reality Check" column. The Stars Align at Canada's Recent University Mission to Brazil — University Affairs "Reflecting the growing interest in Brazil – Canada's third-largest trading partner in the Americas –30 presidents of Canadian universities recently participated in a delegation to that country organized by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada," writes Public Policy Scholar Ted Hewitt. Any Contempt Charges Against Holder Not Likely to End in Criminal Court — Main Justice Director of the Congress Project Donald Wolfensberger said in an interview with Main Justice that history shows in contempt cases of Executive Branch members that contempt charges are often initiated by the opposite party of the administration. The Americanization of Cinco de Mayo — National Journal Cinco de Mayo, as it's celebrated in the US these days, is a recognition of the contributions of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans to American culture, said Mexico Institute Senior Associate Eric Olson. follow the Wilson center New 'About the Center' Video New Video Highlights Center's Scholarship, Policy Focus The past 12 months have brought big changes to The Wilson Center—in outreach, scholarship, and programs. This video highlights the Center's new National Conversation series, the policy-focused scholarship of the 2011-12 fellows, and cross-cutting efforts that link regions and themes. Watch the New Video → The National Conversation at The Wilson Center, provides a safe political space for informed discussion of the most significant challenges facing the nation and the world. Learn More Upcoming Events  Is the Arab Awakening Marginalizing Women? May 14, 2012 // 9:00am — 1:00pm  Palestine's State Building: Towards Economic Independence May 15, 2012 // 9:00am — 11:00am  Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities May 15, 2012 // 3:00pm —4:00pm  Charting a Path in U.S. Education Reform May 16, 2012 // 9:00am —11:00am more events Iran Returns to the Bargaining Table watch This Week’s Guest: Michael Adler, Public Policy Scholar with the Wilson Center's Middle East Program. Watch Dialogue → Your subscription Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Use the link below to start receiving your own copy. Subscribe to E-Newsletter Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center One Woodrow Wilson Plaza - 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 19004-3027 T 202-691-4000 © Copyright 2012. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. All rights reserved. Privacy | Unsubscribe

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