Increased dependence on China by both Latin America and the European Union not only generates vulnerabilities for both regions, but also creates strategic risks for the United States.
Latin America, Europe and the U.S. must stick together in weathering the COVID-19 storm
By Evan Ellis /
U.S.-Latin America Relations
The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean
By Scott B. MacDonald /
Washington can no longer take the Caribbean for granted. That means more than just impotently warning partners south of the hemisphere about China and Russia. Instead it will require more effective diplomacy and economic statecraft.
Asia & Latin America
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer /
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 relations.
The Caribbean Corner
Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean
By Adam Ratzlaff & Wazim Mowla /
The U.S. must recognize the role of China and Venezuela in the Caribbean and develop policies that compete with these rivals rather than simply telling the Caribbean to get in line with U.S. objectives.
Asia & Latin America
China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago
By Evan Ellis /
China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay more attention.
Democracy & Elections
Navigating Guyana’s muddy waters
By Evan Ellis /
On the eve of a massive oil windfall, Guyana finds itself in the midst of a political power struggle, forcing the United States to walk a careful path between a comfortable partner and a regime it once looked on with suspicion.
Human Rights & Social Inclusion
Why congressional Republicans should support the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
By Christopher Sabatini /
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A group of nine Republican U.S. Senators have sent a letter to Secretary of State Pompeo asking him to cut U.S. funding to the IACHR. What they’re doing is undercutting their own party’s human rights agenda.
Venezuela
Abandoning even the mention of the military option is the best way to bring about regime change in Venezuela
By Patricio Navia /
The use of military force to bring about regime change in Latin America would set U.S.-Latin American relations back decades. The U.S. needs to follow a more pragmatic and ultimately productive approach.
Economics, Trade & Development
2019 Latin American political landscape: The good, the bad, and the ugly
By John Price /
The 2018 elections in Mexico and Brazil turned on its head the investment norm driving Latin America’s two largest economies.
Democracy & Elections
Is Haiti Unraveling?
By Georges Fauriol /
Popular protests are rocking Haiti’s government, and have included allegations of an assassination attempt against the president. Some see Venezuela’s fingerprints on parts of the unrest.
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