If rhetoric and precedent are any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is about to do great damage, not just to U.S. national interests in the hemisphere, but globally.
Pained reflections on a Trump victory
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
Policymaking
A giant step forward for Latin America: The Paris Agreement on climate change
By Guy Edwards / GuyEdwards /
The entry into force of the Paris Agreement this week provides an opportunity for Latin America to capitalize on its advantages in renewable energy. But only if policy and investment line up with the agreement’s ambitious goals.
Economics, Trade & Development
Latin America between the eagle and the dragon
By Luis L. Schenoni /
A quantitative analysis of China’s commercial and diplomatic relations with Latin America indicates that Beijing may be engaged in a more consistent strategy to check U.S. influence than many thought.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The regional agenda for the next U.S. president—and why Trump needs to listen
By Chris Sabatini & Amy Williams /
With new market friendly governments in Argentina, Peru and Brazil and a looming collapse in Venezuela now is not the time for the U.S. to retrench its economic agenda in the region. Unfortunately, no one is standing up for trade.
Crime
Collaboration and learning in Latin America’s fight against transnational organized crime and terrorism
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
As I saw in four days at a region-wide discussion, Latin American militaries are already collaborating on the triple threats of narcotics trafficking, terrorism and organized crime. Here are nine areas for further cooperation.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Venezuela and a point of mediation
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
The CNE’s announcement Thursday September 22 showed that the Maduro government has no intention of holding a fair referendum. But the delay may have provided the international community with a positive option.
Research Notes
How much do we know about the impact of climate change on inequality?
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini / MENU
If expert predictions are correct and the poor will be most affected by climate change, then Latin America and the Caribbean are particularly at risk. But how much do we know about the specific impacts (say, on housing), and what’s being done to prepare?
Book Reviews
Latin American foreign policy: how much choice?
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
In his review of Joseph Tulchin’s new book, Latin American Foreign Policy: How Much Choice? Chris Sabatini says the author has written a much-needed nuanced, detailed history of foreign policymaking in the region, but ignores recent scholarship and younger scholars when discussing current affairs.
Economics, Trade & Development
A populist argument for free trade: from Latin America
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
This election has become the season of beating up on free trade. While the insecurity and anger that the argument has tapped into is real, reversing free trade will only strengthen the elite. It’s up to the people to bring it back and make it work for everyone.
In the Media
How bad would Trump be for Latin America?
By Patricio Navia / patricionavia /
Although it is reasonable to believe that a Donald Trump presidency in the United States would adversely affect White House policies toward Latin America, the most damaging effect of a Republican victory would be on the state of democracy on the continent.
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