The Banker to Dictators: A Call to Elect Accountable Leadership at CABEI
If CABEI as an institution desires accountability, it should reject Mossi’s bid for a second term. A change at the top is the only way to ensure CABEI reverts to its founding mission and reaches its full potential.
América Latina frente a la invasión de Rusia a Ucrania
¿Es posible tener un no-alineamiento activo mientras se desarrollan situaciones que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad global?
Latin America Reacts to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Is it possible to have an active non-alignment strategy while global stability is at risk?
Biden’s Western Hemisphere Policy Turns One
Today, the Biden administration’s Latin America policy turns one year old, and a check-in on the state of affairs is warranted.
Russia’s Latest Return to Latin America
Russia’s posture in Latin America is far more threatening to the U.S. than that of China.
Daniel Ortega Begins His Fourth Consecutive Term
Last Monday, Daniel Ortega was sworn in for a fourth consecutive term as president of Nicaragua.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Predictions for 2022
In 2022, the United States will find that after a few initial signs of hope, the hemisphere to which it is intimately bound by ties of geography, commerce, and family is more dangerous, less democratic, less stable, less willing to cooperate, and more engaged than ever with its extra-regional rivals.
The Top Ten LGBTQ Stories of 2021 from Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazilians learned they have a gay governor; LGBTQ acceptance is expanding in some countries; and Chile adopted full marriage equality.
The Summit for Democracy: What the Media Missed
Media coverage of the December 8-10 Summit for Democracy has largely focused on President Joe Biden’s remarks, coupled with critical reactions from China, Russia, and skeptical U.S. pundits. Few U.S. commentators seem to have bothered to listen to the three days of often thoughtful remarks by other world leaders and the many intelligent, emotionally engaging panelists representing a broad swath of civil society, business, and academia.
Nicaragua’s Flip to China: What Does It Mean for the Region?
The United States no longer has the luxury to scold its partners in the region. Washington has never faced a hemisphere so politically disposed to resist U.S. pressure, or so fully enabled by an adversary’s money to do so.