Seventy years of NATO
In the first address to Congress by a NATO head, Jen Stoltenberg gave a strong defense of the military alliance and urged allies not to be “naïve” about Russia’s intentions.
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April 12, 2019
The Nicaragua crisis: Ortega digs in amidst a long-lasting stalemate
Reconstructing democracy and restoring social trust in Nicaragua is going to take significant time and effort. The current climate of political instability, economic crisis and international hostility make it impossible for Daniel Ortega to continue governing. So, what options are there?
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April 9, 2019
Three Mexican countries
Who forgot to tell the producers of “Fox & Friends” that April Fool’s Day was on Monday and not Sunday?
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April 5, 2019
In Panama, corruption looms over May presidential elections
The corruption-plagued Varela (2014-2019) presidency will likely result in the election of Laurentino Cortizo and the return of the Revolutionary Democratic Party to the Palacio de las Garzas.
Lucas Perelló
April 4, 2019
Waiting for Guaidó: This is about more than Venezuela; it’s about the future of the liberal international order
As the standoff continues without much sign of a plan B from the White House, the Maduro government is threatening to arrest President Juan Guaidó. It’s time for the other members of the 50-plus international coalition to put some muscle into the game.
Christopher Sabatini
April 3, 2019
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
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.
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April 1, 2019
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March 29, 2019
Brazil: Bolsonaro’s threat to the Amazon
In his first few weeks at the helm of Brazil, Bolsonaro has confirmed his intentions to drastically reduce preservation of the Amazon to boost economic activities, especially industrial agriculture.
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March 29, 2019
Put your money where your mouth is: The Trump Administration in the Caribbean
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.
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March 28, 2019
Russia and Nicaragua: Progress in bilateral cooperation
Russian-Nicaraguan military cooperation through training and weapons sales started to deepen in early 2008. Now that relationship is in full swing after years of planning.
Armando Chaguaceda
March 28, 2019