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 order?
Latin America and the emerging ideological struggle of the 21st Century
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Venezuela
Venezuela’s election, the day after: A handover of the nation’s oil riches to Russia and China?
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Even though the outcome is a near-foregone conclusion, decision makers and analysts in the United States and the region must prepare for possible significant shifts in Venezuela following the May 20th elections.
Policymaking
A conversation with Margaret Myers, director of the Latin American and the World Program at the Inter-American Dialogue
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
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 States.
China
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 CAF.
Economics, Trade & Development
China, the U.S., and Latin America: Who’s trading more openly?
By Nicolas Albertoni & Madeline Zheng /
U.S. economic standing in Latin America continues to weaken, while China’s increases. Data sheds light on the drastically different trade approaches driving the trend.
China
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 cooperation.
China
It’s time to think strategically about countering Chinese advances in Latin America
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
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As China continues to make diplomatic and economic inroads throughout the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. needs to act pragmatically to counter Chinese influence and maintain its own.
Democracy & Elections
Democracies beware? Is China working to expand its influence in Latin America?
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
A new report from the National Endowment for Democracy draws attention to creeping Chinese soft power in Latin America at a pivotal time for the region.
China
A recent series of conferences demonstrates that China is getting serious about Latin America
By Benjamin Creutzfeldt /
China’s interest in establishing an economic and political presence in Latin America has sparked the region’s growing prominence in Chinese academia.
Book Reviews
Growing Latin American Research in China
By Benjamin Creutzfeldt /
Three edited volumes illustrate the growing Chinese academic interest in Latin America.
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