
Commentary
U.S. Statue Removals Inspire Latin American Protestors
The U.S. campaign to remove Confederate and other representations of white supremacy has inspired many Latin Americans to do the same to statues of conquistadors and early European explorers.
Latin America's Long Summer Break
Education has always been a way out of poverty. However, the pandemic has completely interrupted education, creating challenges for low-income students. Is there anything governments can do?
Biden’s Promising Policy towards Latin America
If Biden were to be elected president, he is faced with the insurmountable task of restructuring the United States’ current relationship with the Latin America region.
The Illusion of China's Diplomatic Shrewdness
China is so often seen as a cunning and forward-thinking global player in the West. But its true means of diplomatic engagement are far less thoughtful.
Dual Circulation: President Xi’s Trump Card
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the “dual circulation” initiative in response to heightened U.S.-China tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Will China ultimately be successful in implementing this long-term economic reform?
Latin America's Undemocratic Democracy
Latin American countries claim to have a democracy, but what exactly does that mean? Their "democracy" verges on dictatorship, bringing about questions of how they got there and what they can do.
Latin America's Absence From the Global Stage
Is Latin America unable to make the great powers' mouths water? China has aligned itself with strategic partnerships in the region, but full commitments in the region are a thing of the past.