[RED DEMOCRATICA] Egypt, The Farms Race, and Drones

 

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Feb 8 Morsi's Guns Egypt is not on the verge of collapse, nor is such an outcome likely even if violence persists. Still, the government needs to make substantial changes to calm tensions, writes Fellow Joshua Stacher in Foreign Affairs. Event | Global Authoritarianism and the Arab Spring: New Challenges for U.S. Diplomacy Publication | Repression's Diminishing Returns: The Future of Politics in Egypt On The Homepage The Global Farmland Rush Over the last decade food-importing nations and private investors have been securing land abroad to use for agriculture – cumulatively amounting to approximately the size of Western Europe. Michael Kugelman highlights in the New York Times how this practice puts citizens of some poorer countries in danger of losing their patrimony, not to mention their sources of food. Event  |  Book Discussion for The Global Farms Race Dialogue Program  |  The Global Farms Race The Use of Drones The use of drones - particularly questions over the rationale to order strikes on U.S. citizens - is playing a large role in the confirmation of CIA Director nominee, John Brennan. At the Wilson Center recently, Brennan publicly acknowledged the use of drone strikes against terrorists, targeted killings overseas, and outlined U.S. policy for the first time. Watch The Video  |  Read The Transcript Dialogue Program  |  Domestic Drones Op-Ed  |  We Can't Kill Our Way Out: A Bipartisan Vision for 21st Century American Foreign Policy This Week's Issues: Monuments and Memorials: Meaning and Mania Charles Tampio provides insight into the meaning and stories behind the great landmarks in Washington D.C. Laura Deal introduces the new Cold War Digital Archive website.  South Africa's Policy Challenges in the Next Four Years Feb. 11, 2013 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm  Reforming the Ranks: Assessing Police Reform Efforts in Mexico Feb. 12, 2013 // 9:00am — 10:30am Roundtable Discussion on the Future of U.S. Global Media Feb. 12, 2013 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm Wilson Center experts address critical issues confronting the policymaking community in the Policy Brief series. Latest Briefs: • Changing Energy: Canada and the United States • How Should America Respond to Economic Opportunities in Africa? • Setting Priorities for U.S. Policy in Latin America Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Use the link below to start receiving your own copy. Sign Up! Wilson in the News Setting the tone for Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing — MSNBC Jane Harman appeared on MSNBC's "Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd" to discuss the nomination of Chuck Hagel and his hearings with the Senate today. Hagel to Be Confirmed Defense Chief, Miller Says — Bloomberg TV Aaron David Miller spoke with Bloomberg TV's "Surveillance" about the outlook for Chuck Hagel's confirmation as defense secretary. Saudi Youth Question Traditional Approach to Islam —Al Monitor Caryle Murphy explains how Saudi youth are seeking Islamic guidance that speaks to the issues they face in their lives. Paulo Sotero on Brazil's economy — CCTV News Paulo Sotero talks about Brazil's economy on "Biz Asia America" 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 2013. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. All rights reserved. Privacy | Unsubscribe

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