On the third episode of “Two gringos with questions,” your hosts talked to Ambassador Shannon on the importance of U.S. presence in the region and his secrets for surviving thousands of meetings and briefings.
An interview with Ambassador Tom Shannon, former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Russia in Latin America: Geopolitics and pragmatism
By Roberto Mansilla Blanco /
In recent years, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has become increasingly strategically interested in Latin America. Despite clear geopolitical goals, the Kremlin’s relationship with the region has been marked by pragmatic realpolitik.
Venezuela
Gold Finger: Venezuela’s gold transactions with Turkey may point to another sign of growing Russian influence
By Imdat Oner / im_oner /
Russian attempts to create a potential alternative global alliance may explain the increasingly strange relationship between Turkey and Venezuela.
News
Lies & Distortions: Reflections after two weeks monitoring Russian and Chinese reporting in the region
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Russian-owned outlets have been the chief offenders. The vast majority of misinformation is about Venezuela and U.S.-Latin America relations.
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.
Democracy & Elections
Democracies beware? Is China working to expand its influence in Latin America?
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
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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.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Russian engagement in Latin America: An update
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Despite a quiet couple of years for Russian activity in the Americas, waning U.S. influence on multiple fronts could lead to an uptick in influence.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
UN Security Council fails to pass resolution for ceasefire in Syria
By Amy Williams /
In a sad, predictable exercise China and Russia voted down a UNSC resolution to temporarily halt the bloodletting in Syria. One country from the hemisphere backed the China-Russia position; one did not.
In the Media
Russian Influence in Latin America
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
As 2015 unfolded, one-by-one Russia’s principal political supporters in Latin America and the Caribbean entered into problems that either restricted their ability to deepen relations with Russia, or called into question the survival or future direction of their government.
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