The Guard Changes in Argentina – A Quick Snapshot
Milei, the candidate, is now President-Elect Milei. His agenda is radical, to put it mildly.
Scott B. MacDonald
November 21, 2023
Bolivia’s Descent into Deep Chaos and the Implications for the Region
The unfolding crisis in Bolivia involves the stability and strategic posture of the country literally at the heart of South America. This turning point also has implications on the future access of Washington’s extra-hemispheric rivals, namely China, Russia, and Iran. With distant, mutually reinforcing global crises elsewhere, Washington’s resources and attention are in ever shorter supply, but Bolivia needs to at least be on its radar screen.
Evan Ellis
November 20, 2023
Elecciones Presidenciales 2023: ¿Cómo pueden afectar a las relaciones Argentina-China?
El resultado de estas elecciones puede tener un impacto en la narrativa de estas relaciones, pero el fondo es muy poco probable que pueda cambiar. Los proyectos y los compromisos, actuales y futuros, están atados en corto y correctamente planificados.
Miguel Angel Melian
November 13, 2023
Regional Supply Chains: The New Glue of Inter-American Relations?
More must be done if near-shoring is to reach its potential to become a new glue of inter-American relations. Both the Latin American and Caribbean governments grouped in APEP, and the United States, must marshal the political will and financial resources to seize this moment of opportunity in regional development.
Richard E. Feinberg
November 10, 2023
Suriname, Energy Transition, and Climate Change
Suriname’s prospects of becoming a petrostate improved considerably in September 2023, when France’s TotalEnergies announced that it is commencing studies for developing a USD 9 billion oil and gas project for the Caribbean country’s offshore fields. This project is expected to revitalize the country’s deeply challenged economy and radically reduce poverty. Yet Suriname, like many of its neighbors in the Caribbean and Latin America, faces climate change challenges and is seeking to transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to renewables.
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October 27, 2023
Tourism Boom, Water Bust: The Hidden Crisis Beneath the Maya Train
Experts predict the Yucatan is 15 years away from experiencing a water crisis. These predictions do not account for the Maya Train.
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October 13, 2023
Javier Milei’s Rise: Exploring the “Trump of the Pampas” Perspective on World Politics
A Milei presidency holds the promise of ushering in substantial and disruptive changes to Argentina’s political and economic landscape. Its disruptive nature is already evident in its ability to challenge the dominance of the polarizing Juntos and Kirchnerist coalitions, which have controlled the political spectrum for the past decade.
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August 24, 2023
Petrobras – An Agent of Transformation in Meeting Brazil’s Nationally Determined Contributions?
Given Petrobras’ high profile in the energy sector with proven expertise in low-carbon emission technologies, such as hydropower and biofuel, taking the discussed steps could secure Brazil as a hemispheric leader in green energy and the decarbonization transitions.
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July 14, 2023
Russia’s Latin American Policy and the June 2023 Rebellion
Russia underwent considerable political upheaval in late June 2023 as the Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group briefly threatened President Vladimir Putin’s hold on power… Russian relations between Russia and Latin America are a marriage of convenience. Both sides need and want a diversified set of trade relations, share an interest in advancing some type of multipolar global order, and have a complicated relationship with the United States.
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July 7, 2023
Let It Be: A Great Song, but an Ineffective Policy Approach
China’s expanding presence, particularly in South America, raises concerns as China strengthens ties and influence through financial dependence, investments in critical minerals, vaccine diplomacy (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic), and cultural propaganda. By strategically increasing its involvement, China could hinder the United States’ ability to project influence in the region.
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June 29, 2023