Read More
China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago
By Evan Ellis / China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay ...
Read More
Read More
Beijing seeks to rapidly solidify its position in Latin America amidst spat with Washington
By Gabriel Alvarado /
Could China use its growing infrastructure investments and contacts in Latin America and the Caribbean in the event of a conflict with the United States?
Read More
Read More
Taiwan’s struggle for partners and survival
By Evan Ellis /
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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 ...
Read More
Read More
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, ...
Read More
Read More
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 lending.
Read More
Read More