Are Republicans about to re-polarize and undermine the policy consistency (and success) around U.S. policy toward Colombia? Those listening to Uribe’s concerns may want to remember his brother, Santiago.
Colombia and the end of consensus? Uribe and Congressional Republicans
By Chris Sabatini & Jimena Galindo /
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Security & Rule of Law
Putting the peace train back on track
By Gustavo Alvira Gomez /
This week Colombia’s Senate approved an amended peace accord. The modifications weren’t enough to persuade former-President Uribe, but will they be enough to persuade Colombian citizens?
Democracy & Elections
Can the same thing happen here? Lessons from Colombia and Brexit
By Javier Corrales and Daniel Altschuler /
There are a number of parallels between the shocking vote results in Colombia and the UK and the current U.S. presidential election. Could a similar surprise occur November 8th?
Security & Rule of Law
Peace in Colombia? Lessons from the failed 1999-2002 talks
By Tom Long /
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is not the only president to have wagered his legacy on the possibility of peace. But securing both his legacy and peace will require avoiding the mistakes of past negotiations.