Guyana’s recount: patience, not sanctions
As the United States maintains pressure on Guyana to conduct a transparent recount, it must tread carefully between interference and observation.
Wazim Mowla
May 21, 2020
Suriname’s May 2020 elections: Crossroads time?
As Suriname prepares to elect a new parliament, the country faces a series of challenges that endanger its geopolitical standing. Whatever the outcome, the next government must be ready to tackle these issue.
Scott B. MacDonald
May 14, 2020
An interview with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Prime Minister Clark joins the podcast to talk about China, her work with the Global Commission on Drug Policy, the potential of middle powers, and more.
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May 7, 2020
A Cuban lifeline to CARICOM
In looking for pragmatic solutions to address the COVID-19 crisis, and given the absence of global leadership during the pandemic, Caribbean governments are seeking support from long-time partner, Cuba.
Wazim Mowla
May 7, 2020
Isolation and integration: COVID-19 in the Southern Cone
An examination of three vectors of integration—travel, migration and everyday exchange—offers a look into the challenges the Southern Cone faces given the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 7, 2020
An interview with Francis Fukuyama, Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute
Fukuyama joins the podcast to talk about his recent article in The Atlantic on the effectiveness of governments in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 29, 2020
Latin America: Civil and political rights in the time of a pandemic
Governments across Latin America have taken exceptional measures to stop the uncontrollable spread of COVID-19. Faced with this, there is a valid fear that these measures could exacerbate abuses of power or increase human rights violations.
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April 16, 2020
Trump’s strategy in Venezuela: Domestic or foreign policy?
The Trump administration recently announced forceful moves against the Nicolás Maduro government. Could Trump’s strategy in Venezuela be a ploy to garner domestic support in an election year?
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April 15, 2020
In Bolivia, a contested race to choose Morales’ successor
Authorities in Bolivia have postponed general elections until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The presidential contest has turned into a three-way race.
Lucas Perelló
April 9, 2020
An interview with Thomas Carothers, Senior Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
In this episode, hosts Chris and Ken speak to Carothers about the state of democracy during the COVID-19 pandemic, lessons to learn from government action during the outbreak and more.
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April 9, 2020