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Chinese Engagement in Guyana: An Update

Evan Ellis | November 30, 2021

In Guyana, as in other parts of Latin America, the United States should not attempt to block the government or others from doing business with the PRC and ...
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The Misinformation Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Chaotic Cacophony of Lies and Distortions

Guy Mentel and Henry Bacha | September 14, 2021

The rising tide of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda has been well-documented in recent years, particularly as internet access and social ...
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China Has No Intention of Walking Away from Its Claims on Taiwan

Scott B. MacDonald | May 21, 2021

The Biden administration has cast the United States in a global struggle with China, part of which calls for Washington’s clear support for the island. At ...
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Lessons from Paraguay and Guyana’s brushes with Chinese vaccine diplomacy

Ethan Knecht | May 11, 2021

The ambition and capability of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to affect the political affairs of nations across Latin America and the Caribbean have ...
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In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing

Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer | April 1, 2019

The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American ...
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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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Corruption, intrigue and hope in the Land of Soy: The Mario Abdo Benitez government in Paraguay, and the extra-hemispheric actors wooing him

Evan Ellis | November 14, 2018

Washington needs to be patient with the Abdo Benitez government, recognizing the delicate political space in which he is operating, yet engaging to help ...
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El Salvador recognizes the PRC: Confrontation on the FMLN’s way out the door

Evan Ellis | August 21, 2018

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 ...
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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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