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You say intervention, we say harmony, let’s just call the whole thing realpolitik
By Christopher Sabatini / By highlighting its supposed harmonious, win-win regional foreign policy, the conference revealed that China is bent on extending its influence and power in its ...
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The evolution of Panama-PRC relations since recognition, and their strategic implications for the U.S. and the region
By Evan Ellis /
While the United States has a considerable stake in the outcome of China’s advancing position in Panama, it must manage the challenge with prudence and respect for Panama’s ...
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El Salvador recognizes the PRC: Confrontation on the FMLN’s way out the door
By Evan Ellis /
El Salvador’s change will likely contribute to the sense of urgency of the remaining states that recognize Taiwan to follow the Salvadoran example and close a deal with the PRC before the opportunities for negotiating compensation for doing so ...
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Chinese inroads in Panama: Transport hubs and BRI in the Americas
By Jorge Heine /
Ten of the eighteen nations that still have embassies in Taiwan are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does the flip to the PRC make economic and diplomatic sense? Who’s ...
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Latin America and the emerging ideological struggle of the 21st Century
By Evan Ellis /
Despite its claims to the contrary, in advancing its national interest China’s government is remaking the global world order, directly and indirectly. But can the U.S. defend that ...
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China Finds Partners (and Power) in Latin American Space Development
By Rachel Mural /
Many Latin American states recognize the appeal of national space programs, even if they lack the capital and material capacity to develop them. For many, space represents yet another tool for ...
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What Pakistan can teach Latin America about Chinese finance
By Max Nathanson /
While Pakistan might not seem like a natural comparison for Latin America, one notable similarity exists: massive Chinese ...
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A conversation with Margaret Myers, director of the Latin American and the World Program at the Inter-American Dialogue
By Victoria Gaytan /
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We spoke to Margaret Myers, one of Global Americans’ 2018 New Generation of Public Intellectuals, to learn about her experience and her view on the future of Latin American dynamics with China and the United ...
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Chinese development finance “down but not out” in Latin America
By Margaret Myers & Kevin P. Gallagher /
Chinese investment and lending in the region declined last year, in part reflecting skittishness over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. Despite the drop, Chinese state-to-state finance continues to outstrip the World Bank, IDB and ...
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Thinking strategically about China and the U.S. in Latin America: A riposte to Evan Ellis
By Ricardo Barrios and Benjamin Creutzfeldt /
Fear mongering about China’s intentions in Latin America is misguided. The Chinese government is focused on better economic ties and development ...
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