Four Latin American Summits and Brazil’s Leadership
Four presidential summits were held simultaneously in Brazil in December 2008, raising some prospects for change in the region.
Latin America
The transatlantic cocaine business: Europe’s options as it confronts new drug trafficking routes
The goal of this study is to review European foreign policy tools involved in controlling supply, leaving aside domestic policy measures designed to cut demand, the efficiency of which is widely recognised in most countries of the EU.
Taiwan-China Balancing Act in Latin America (ARI)
This ARI reviews the current state of the Taiwan-China relationship in light of the current challenges Taiwan faces in keeping its Latin American allies loyal. More opportunities for shifting alliances now exist, especially given the current global economic meltdown which has had an impact on both China and Taiwan’s ability to sustain its assistance to many Latin American states.
The Political Transformation of the Cuban Regime, Seen Through the Perspective of Conflict Resolution
The goal of this analysis is to provide conclusions and practical recommendations on possible policies to be followed by governments which, acting as third parties, wish to facilitate the success of that second option, which foresees a gradual, agreed and non-violent democratic transformation of the Cuban regime.
The Argentine Agricultural Scene: Recent Changes, Future Challenges and Latent Conflicts (ARI)
Thanks to its inherent potential and recent technological and organisational changes, Argentina’s farming sector has developed the capacity to generate major revenue from abroad. This forces a re-think of how and why the government intervenes (among other ways, by taxing exports) in the process of appropriating such excess production.
The Energy Situation in Bolivia (ARI)
The nationalisation of the hydrocarbon industry in Bolivia marks the culmination of a long, emotional battle by the ruling party to assert control over the country’s natural resources. The signing of new contracts with oil companies displayed the pragmatism and flexibility with which it can negotiate nationalisation measures, and the degree of influence that Hugo Chávez has come to exert over the Bolivian government.
An Overview of the Cuban Economy, the Transformations Underway and the Prospective Challenges it Faces
This working paper provides an overview of the state of the Cuban economy, revising the results from the nineties, the reforms introduced and their effects and the impact of relations with the EU and U.S.
The US and Latin America: What Lies Ahead? (ARI)
On 4 November American voters will choose the 44th President of the United States. While the voters have learnt much about the US presidential candidates’ views on Iraq, Afghanistan and other key foreign policy issues, little has been said about relations with Latin America. Despite its importance to the US, Latin America has not emerged as a significant topic of debate in the campaign.
What Latin America can Expect from the Next US President (ARI)
What can Latin America expect from the next US President, and what can the next US President expect from Latin America?
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