Analysis

North America is the strongest economy in the world. Let’s keep it that way.

North America the economic powerhouse has reigned supreme for nearly a century, becoming the largest and strongest in the world, an industrial dynamo, a commodities cornucopia and a magnet for millions upon millions of immigrants seeking a better life.

Thomas McLarty, Nelson Cunningham

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The Washington Post

Fidel at 90

Fidel Castro was Latin America’s most prominent 20th century leader. What is unclear is how he will be remembered—for governing Cuba with a progressive agenda or for keeping the island isolated and underdeveloped.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Visto como herói e autocrata cruel, Fidel Castro chega aos 90 anos

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Latin America in the New Era of Globalization

Through his decades of devotion to resolving economic issues and inequality in Latin America, Enrique V. Iglesias has left a lasting impact on the lives of many.

Haley Florsheim

Event Summaries ˙

Central America in the Face of Cuban Migration

In the current international environment, any situation regarding migration turns into a diplomatic issue over border control.

Manuel Orozco

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Confidencial

What Did Obama & Peña Nieto Achieve?

What were the most important developments to come out of the meeting between the two presidents?

Arturo Sarukhan, Eliot L. Engel, Juan Carlos Hartasánchez, James R. Jones

How Can Latin America Move to Low-Carbon Energy?

Latin America faces some of the toughest obstacles to halting energy emissions, but many countries in the region also have among the best opportunities to reach climate goals.

Lisa Viscidi, Rebecca O’Connor

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The New York Times

Remaking Brazil-US Relations, Once Again

Brazil and the United States seem increasingly intent on easing the current strains in their troubled relationship.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Estadão

Vientos nuevos desde el sur

La encuesta del GDA a líderes de opinión muestra que el 2015 marcó una nueva etapa para el continente americano e ilustra los temas que serán centrales en el año que comienza. Fue un año de avances en la resolución de conflictos históricos y de cambio político en muchos países.

Michael Shifter

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ El Tiempo

Natural Gas & LNG Trade in the Americas

The surge in US natural gas production as a result of the shale boom has implications for gas and LNG markets all over the world.

Sean Karst

Event Summaries ˙

US-Cuba: Progress, Challenges & Suprises

Little opposition to the restoration of US-Cuba relations has registered, although challenges lie ahead for both countries.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The Banker

On the Zika Crisis

Government agencies and international organizations race to find a solution given recent information about the link between Zika and neurological disorders.

Missy Reif

Reports ˙

How Well Has EPN Performed?

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto marks 100 days in office. Is he focusing the beginning of his presidency on the right goals?

Andrés Rozental, Rogelio Ramirez de la O, Pamela Starr, Duncan Wood