Trump 2.0: U.S. Strategy at a Crossroads in Latin America
Unless the administration delivers concrete economic benefits to willing partners and admirers like Argentina and El Salvador, U.S. influence in the region will remain fragile, likely ceding increasing space to China.
How Will the USAID Suspension Impact Ecuador and the Environment?
In times of deep global uncertainty, defending and strengthening institutions like USAID – which embody the values and principles of U.S. foreign policy – has never been more important.
Thucydides in Panama: Power vs. Diplomacy in the Time of Trump
Maintaining strong U.S.-Panama relations is far more valuable than aggressive posturing by modern Athenians.
The U.S. Territorial Claim to Greenland
Will the interest expressed in a transfer by President Trump succeed where the offer by previous presidents failed?
Explainer: Free Trade Agreements under Trump
With right-left polarization amongst the region’s politicians, and growing U.S.-China competition among its economies, Latin America’s most likely response to any U.S. trade actions will be further intra-regional conflict and division.
Mexican Oil, Cuba and Trump 2.0
While AMLO was able to get away with little consequence in his support of Cuba, Sheinbaum’s Mexico could pay for it.
Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation
While policy clashes between the elected governments of Mexico and the United States in the coming years appear likely, the degree to which those tensions degrade the commercial relationship and security cooperation that is vital to both will depend on the forbearance and statesmanship of leaders on each side.
The U.S. Can Help the Caribbean Tackle Migration Challenges
Washington should be concerned about the ability of Caribbean countries to handle the challenge of migration, especially as pressures mount from regional political problems, poor job opportunities, and climate change.
Chinese Science Diplomacy and Communication in Latin America and the Caribbean
If the United States is serious about being Latin America and the Caribbean’s preferred partner, it needs to deepen its own engagement and communication strategy.
Four Ways the U.S. Can Help Advance Haiti’s Progress
The U.S. can help build on Haiti’s transitional milestones and pave a sustainable path out of Haiti’s long-running crises.