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The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean

Scott B. MacDonald | April 22, 2019

Washington can no longer take the Caribbean for granted. That means more than just impotently warning partners south of the hemisphere about China and ...
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In Panama, corruption looms over May presidential elections

Lucas Perelló | April 4, 2019

The corruption-plagued Varela (2014-2019) presidency will likely result in the election of Laurentino Cortizo and the return of the Revolutionary ...
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Ten highlights from Global Americans in 2018

December 14, 2018

We combed through all of our publications from 2018 and selected what we thought were the best ten articles that captured the trends and events of the ...
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Taiwan’s struggle for partners and survival

Evan Ellis | December 7, 2018

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 ...
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Central America: 2030 Trends

November 26, 2018

The reports examine five specific areas—transnational security challenges, institutional capacity, economic growth, demographics, and technology—and how ...
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The evolution of Panama-PRC relations since recognition, and their strategic implications for the U.S. and the region

Evan Ellis | September 21, 2018

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 ...
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Chinese inroads in Panama: Transport hubs and BRI in the Americas

Jorge Heine | June 26, 2018

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 ...
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Violence in Central America: Do no harm, Mr. Trump

Kevin Casas-Zamora | January 31, 2018

Crime and violence in the Northern Triangle is a regional issue that requires a collective response to the structural factors driving it: weak state ...
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Panama’s recognition of the PRC: Strategic implications and recommendations for the U.S.

Evan Ellis | June 13, 2017

In switching allegiance from Taiwan to PRC, President Varela will likely bring more investment and support for his country. But is it a security risk for ...
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