The ongoing PRC advance in Latin America and associated end to the diplomatic truce with the ROC has legitimately raised the question of who might be next to abandon Taiwan for the benefits that come with recognition of the mainland.
Taiwan’s struggle for partners and survival
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
While in Argentina for the G20, Trump should spare some attention for South America
By Nicolás Albertoni & Luis Schenoni /
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G20 meetings in Buenos Aires. This will be his first visit to Latin America. Despite a series of crises of global proportion, this is still relevant.
Global Americans Working Group on Inter-American Relations applauds Reps. Cuellar and McCaul for bipartisan bill promoting U.S.-Mexico cooperation
The working group, a long time advocate of the geostrategic and economic value of educational exchanges, commends the passage of a bill that promotes economic partnership between Mexico and the United States.
Russia in Latin America: Geopolitics and pragmatism
By Roberto Mansilla Blanco /
In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has become increasingly strategically interested in Latin America. Despite clear geopolitical goals, the Kremlin’s relationship with the region has been marked by pragmatic realpolitik.
On Trump’s Latin America Team: Christopher Landau rumored to be nominated as next U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
Landau would come to the critical diplomatic post with no prior experience in the foreign service, though his father, George Landau, served as U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay, Chile and Venezuela.
Corruption, intrigue and hope in the Land of Soy: The Mario Abdo Benitez government in Paraguay, and the extra-hemispheric actors wooing him
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Washington needs to be patient with the Abdo Benitez government, recognizing the delicate political space in which he is operating, yet engaging to help him move in a positive direction.
What difference will the mid-terms make on U.S.-Latin America policy?
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
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The new Democratic majority in the House will likely elevate a well-known, moderate Latin America advocate to chair the Foreign Relations Committee and provide a balance to the administration’s possible bro-mance with Bolsonaro.
AMLO, Maduro and a questionable non-intervention policy
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s presence at AMLO’s inauguration will be a test of Mexico’s future commitment to calling out human rights violations in the region.
What will Brazil’s foreign policy look like under Bolsonaro?
By Gilberto M. A. Rodrigues /
A review of the main issues that will drive the foreign policy of the new far right Bolsonaro government, as well as the potential regional and global consequences.
Great Britain and Latin American security issues
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Great Britain’s possible “return” to Latin America should be welcome both to the region and the U.S., even if the path remains long and uncertain.
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