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Happy Hanukkah from Network 20/20. Wishing you a bright, meaningful season of light, connection, and insight 🕎✨

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A huge thank you to the incredible interns and staff who made this season at Network 20/20 possible. 🌍✨

From planning and research to communications and membership, none of our events would come together without the dedication, collaboration, and behind-the-scenes work of this team.

Shoutout to our interns—Thomas Mol (Membership & Development), Eva Rouland (Program & Research), and Gabriella Mannino (Communications & Social Media)—for their hard work, creativity, and commitment throughout the season. And a special thank you to Brian Thang, Associate Program Director, and Courtney Doggart, President, for bringing every conversation, briefing, and event to life.

So grateful for a team that truly makes meaningful global dialogue happen. 👏

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In our latest Global Insights podcast episode, “Critical Minerals, Critical Choices: Africa’s Role in a Transitioning World,” we examine how Africa sits at the center of the global energy transition—and why the choices made matter now.

From cobalt and copper in the Democratic Republic of Congo to major infrastructure initiatives like the Lobito Corridor, this episode explores how geopolitics, investment, and regulation are shaping the future of green-energy supply chains. As global competition intensifies, the conversation asks whether this moment can drive inclusive, sustainable development—or repeat extractive history.

🌍 Global Insights delivers concise, high-impact conversations that make sense of today’s shifting global landscape.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: network2020.org/critical-minerals-critical-choices…

#GlobalInsights #CriticalMinerals #Africa #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #Network2020

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Thank you to Professor Francisco Rodríguez for a powerful and deeply informative discussion on the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. He walked us through the forces behind Venezuela’s prolonged economic collapse—from the country’s dependence on oil revenues to the fallout of the 2014 price crash—and how political polarization, hyperinflation, and widespread insecurity have fueled one of the largest mass migrations in the world today.

Professor Rodríguez shed light on how these intertwined crises now shape U.S.–Venezuela relations, the implications of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” approach, and whether negotiation—not military escalation—could offer a realistic path toward stability.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this timely and urgent conversation. To be part of exclusive events like this, learn more about becoming a Network 20/20 member: network2020.org/membership-benefits/.

#Network2020 #VirtualSalonSeries #Venezuela #USForeignPolicy #EconomicCrisis #Migration #Geopolitics #GlobalAffairs

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Thank you to Emmanuel Umpula Nkumba of AFREWATCH and Christian-Géraud Neema of the Carnegie Africa Program and the China-Global South Project for a powerful discussion on Africa’s role in the green-mineral transition.

Our speakers unpacked how critical minerals, competing global investments, and regulatory challenges are shaping the continent’s future—and the importance of ensuring that mineral wealth drives sustainable and inclusive development rather than repeating extractive patterns of the past.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us—your engagement and questions make these conversations possible.

📺 Missed it? Watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/B7_vUQNGx3o?si=KgjcE...

#AfricaRising #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #SustainableDevelopment #Network2020

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Thank you to Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group for an insightful conversation on the evolving U.S.–China relationship. As both countries navigate an era of long-term competition, Ali shed light on what it means to compete with steadiness, avoid escalation, and build a framework for durable coexistence.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for this timely in-person discussion. Your questions, perspectives, and engagement continue to strengthen our community of globally minded professionals.

Experience more conversations like this by becoming a Network 20/20 member: network2020.org/membership-benefits/

#USChinaRelations #Geopolitics #GlobalAffairs #ForeignPolicy #StrategicCompetition #Network2020

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In our latest Global Insights podcast episode, “The New Arctic Order: Geopolitics at the Top of the World,” we dive into one of the fastest-changing frontiers of global politics. Melting ice is transforming the Arctic from a remote region into strategic crossroads—reshaping trade routes, unlocking critical minerals, and escalating military posturing among major powers.

From Russia’s growing presence and U.S.–allied security coordination to Greenland’s rising geopolitical value, this episode unpacks what’s at stake as the Arctic becomes a testing ground for competition and cooperation.

🌍 Global Insights delivers concise, high-impact conversations that help you make sense of the shifting global landscape—minus the noise.

🎧 Tune in on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube, or our website to explore the full episode: network2020.org/the-new-arctic-order-geopolitics-a…

#GlobalInsights #ArcticGeopolitics #Network2020 #InternationalAffairs #GlobalStrategy #ArcticOrder

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👉 RSVP now to explore Africa’s rising power in the global energy transition: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817647761173/WN_…

Africa holds nearly 30% of the world’s critical minerals, making it central to today’s green-energy supply chains. As global powers compete for cobalt, copper, and key infrastructure routes, the pressure is on to ensure this moment fuels sustainable development—not another cycle of extraction.

Hear from Emmanuel Umpula Nkumba (AFREWATCH) and Christian-Géraud Neema (Carnegie Africa Program / China-Global South Project) as they unpack how investment, regulation, and geopolitics are shaping Africa’s mineral future.

#Network2020 #VBS #EnergyTransition #Africa #CriticalMinerals #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalAffairs #Geopolitics

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Thank you to Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times, for an illuminating conversation on what the world’s economic uncertainty means for all of us.

Together, we explored why the global economy feels more unstable—from trade wars and technological disruption to the rise of populism and AI-driven markets—and what this turbulence means for growth, stability, and democratic capitalism. We also examined how the U.S. and China can manage their rivalry, and how tools like tariffs and industrial policies can help or hinder a more resilient international order.

📺 Missed the event or want to dive deeper into the discussion? Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/m3LtSZGOE44?si=S9iFF...

#Network2020 #VirtualBriefingSeries #FinancialTimes #GlobalEconomy #EconomicPolicy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics

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Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! We’re especially grateful for our global community, speakers and audience alike. You are all accomplished, curious people who enrich our conversations—thank you for learning with us. We’re honored to have you as part of Network 20/20. Here’s to a season of gratitude and better understanding.

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