China’s people-to-people diplomacy
China’s efforts to increase its global influence are no surprise. But the devil’s in the details, in how and with whom it seeks to strengthen ties—in this case, with Mexican government officials.
China’s efforts to increase its global influence are no surprise. But the devil’s in the details, in how and with whom it seeks to strengthen ties—in this case, with Mexican government officials.
Preceded by the failed dialogue rounds in Santo Domingo in 2018 and Oslo in 2019, a new dialogue to solve the crisis in Venezuela is taking place in the Caribbean island of Barbados. Will the third time be the charm?
The anticipated UN report on the situation in Venezuela released on July is roundly critical of Nicolás Maduro regime. How it will shape negotiations and international pressure though remains an open question.
The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) are the main pillar of support for the Maduro government and hold the political future of the country. How did we get to this point?
With contradictory responses to democratic threats, Luis Almagro and the Organization of American States risk losing authority and legitimacy as they face a wave of democratic erosion in the Americas.
Con la cantidad de desinformación publicada a la alza resulta urgente entender las distintas tácticas usadas por diferentes medios estatales para poder encontrar mejores soluciones al combate de noticias falsas.
Given the complex crisis that Venezuela is going through, it is difficult to evaluate the difference that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visit can make.
In June 2018, Global Americans launched our news monitoring initiative to flag false or misleading articles by extra-hemispheric state-owned media reporting in the Americas. This is what we learned.
Juan Guaidó’s swearing in as interim president on January 23, 2019 and his recognition by more than 50 countries as Venezuela’s legitimate president has consolidated him as the leader of the opposition. But real power remains elusive for the young leader. What must happen to finally trigger change in Venezuela?
Despite ongoing mass mobilizations, Venezuela will likely remain in flux for the foreseeable future. Backed by powerful external (illiberal) allies, the Maduro regime doesn’t have to play by the rules.