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Much Ado About Nothing: Accurately Assessing Lula’s Recent International Overtures

In a global economy shaped by inflationary trends, energy shortages, and market instability, Lula’s domestic success will depend to a significant degree on his international achievements. While Bolsonaro obscured the relevance of country in the global arena, Lula expanded Brazil’s presence in the early 2000s by enlarging the list of economic partner and diversifying strategic partnerships, particularly in the global South.

admin June 23, 2023

The Advance of China and Authoritarian Populism in Honduras

In Latin America, it is strategically important that the United States distinguish between principled left-oriented democratic regimes versus those which seek to manage the alarm of Washington and Western investors as they pursue a fundamentally anti-democratic, anti-market, anti-U.S. course. It is time for Washington to recognize that the Honduran regime of Xiomara Castro, Mel Zelaya, and their Libre movement, are on the latter path.

admin June 9, 2023

Chile’s New Lithium Policy, White Gold, and Geopolitics

Chile holds a significant position in the global economy. As the world shifts from a dependence on fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources of energy, batteries have become a key part of the transition.

Scott B. MacDonald May 19, 2023

The Balancing Act: Brazil and Mexico Court Beijing While Managing Their Relationship to Washington

With distinct objectives, Brazil and Mexico are increasingly open to engagement with China, which is happy to oblige in partnership with both economies.

admin May 17, 2023

Brazil’s Rising Challenges in the New World Order

Of special relevance in the Latin American context, Brazil, the largest nation and economy of the continent, and a country that historically managed well to sustain a course of largely autonomous but close relations with the hemispheric hegemon, finds itself today in an especially challenging position.

admin May 11, 2023

Colombia is Unprepared to Face Chinese Ambition

Surprisingly, China’s growing influence has not sprung a debate among Colombia’s academics, press, business leaders, and policymakers. The Colombian public ought to debate the relationship between Colombia and China…

admin April 20, 2023

What Latin America and the Caribbean Can Learn from China’s Engagement in Africa

Civil society and government leaders from both regions [Africa and The Caribbean] can learn best practices from each other as well as work through pitfalls to avoid when dealing with the Chinese government and various Chinese entities.

admin March 23, 2023

The State of and Prospects for Brazil’s Relations with China

The choices that the Lula government makes on welcoming Chinese participation in key sectors of the Brazilian economy will shape the ability of the Brazilian government to make private and sovereign decisions.

Evan Ellis March 15, 2023

Understanding PRC Political and Security Engagement in the Caribbean

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) arguably regards the Caribbean as strategic, in the context of its broader engagement in the Western Hemisphere and globally

Evan Ellis February 21, 2023

Understanding PRC Commercial Engagement and People-to-People Relations in the Caribbean

The People’s Republic of China engagement in the Caribbean is broad-based, including an array of investments and commercial projects, political engagement, people-to-people interaction, and security engagement.

Evan Ellis February 17, 2023