At a Summit of the Americas that has been defined by its absences—Maduro, Trump, PPK—the region’s remaining leaders should stand up for free trade and democracy.
How to save a disastrous summit
By Patricio Navia / patricionavia /
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
How the 2018 Summit of the Americas can still make a difference
By Evan Ellis / REvanEllis /
Though this year’s summit is likely to be dominated by regional crises, the U.S. and its like-minded partners should still work together to advance a rules-based democratic agenda.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
If President Trump skips the Summit of the Americas, the United States loses
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Rumors have circulated that President Trump may not attend the 8th Summit of the Americas when it meets in Lima this April. If true, it will be more evidence of a careless (or willful) ceding of goodwill and leadership in our neighborhood.
Facts and Consequences
President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border is uninformed and wasteful
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Though not without precedent, the decision to send troops to the border comes as attempted crossings reach an historic low. The decision is pure politics, if not ugly, populist racism.
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.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The month of the Americas: What was all the attention about?
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
With three visits by high-ranking officials from the U.S. government, February was the busiest month for Latin America in the Trump administration.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Global responses to Rex Tillerson’s trip to Latin America
By Greg Weeks / GregWeeksUNCC /
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Secretary Tillerson’s Latin America trip triggered a wave of criticisms and repudiations from regional leaders and global powers alike.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
The flawed logic of the Trump administration’s cuts to exchange programs
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
The Trump administration’s proposal to cut the State Department’s budget for educational and cultural exchange by 75% is bad. Its justification is even worse.
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 /
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.
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