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

What Can Latin America Expect of President Trump?

What does Trump’s victory mean for the economies of Mexico and the rest of Latin America, and how are political relations with the United States likely to change?

Latin America Advisor ˙

Drugs: The Debate Goes Mainstream

What is the best way to deal with drugs? Criminalizing drug users or treating them as patients?

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Ernesto Zedillo, César Gaviria

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ World Post

Will Congress Unravel the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

How will election-year politics play into the TPP’s future? What steps can supporters of the accord take to help secure passage?

Jim Kolbe, Gary Hufbauer, Welles Orr

Latin America Advisor ˙ ˙ Latin America Advisor

China, América Latina & Chile 2030

Las exportaciones a China de América Latina pasaron de 6 mil millones a 140 mil millones de dólares, 23 veces entre esos años, cifras raramente vistas en el comercio internacional. Los efectos han sido sustanciales.

Sergio Bitar

Presentations ˙

Reflections on Mt. Pleasant

Each year, the Migration, Remittances, and Development Program surveys migrants about their views on a variety of topics.

Elena Bauer,

Reports ˙

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

Trump and America’s Winter of Discontent

His decisive win in the New Hampshire primary election brought businessman and television celebrity Donald Trump one step closer to becoming the 45th president of the United States.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Trump explora a insatisfação

Free trade takes a beating in 2016

Free trade Republicans must confront globalization’s disadvantages head on to defend its tremendous benefits.

Thomas McLarty, Nelson Cunningham

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ USA Today

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

What Challenges Face the OAS’ Next Leader?

Is Almagro the right person for the job? What are the first tasks he should tackle?

Nils Castro, Pía Riggirozzi, Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger, Andrew F. Cooper, John Maisto

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

Will the US Heed Puerto Rico’s ‘Distress Call’?

Should the US government help Puerto Rico get out from under its debt? What is the best way to approach the task?

José J. Villamil, Kenneth McClintock, Rafael Cox Alomar

Latin America Advisor ˙ ˙ Latin America Advisor

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