Analysis

How Should Oil Exporters Diversify Their Economies?

Have any countries in Latin America been particularly successful at diversifying their economies?

Claudio Loser, Orazio J. Bellettini Cedeño, Francisco X. Swett

Latin America Advisor ˙ ˙ Latin America Advisor

The Emperor Has No Clothes

In contrast to most of the world’s major emerging nations, Brazil lives in a very comfortable neighborhood.

Peter Hakim

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ O Estado de S. Paulo

Latin America’s Political Pendulum

The pendulum of Latin American politics is swinging rightward once again. Yet as the “pink tide” recedes, the forces of change have more to do with socioeconomics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela. Still, the final result for Latin America may be the emergence of centrist, pragmatic modes of governance, and with them, opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations. The new administration must look beyond the neoliberal model of the 1990s, and develop an approach to relations fit for the 21st century.

Michael Shifter, Bruno Binetti

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ Great Decisions

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

Dialogue Participates in Colombian Oil Association Conference

The hydrocarbons sector is at a turning point. Low prices and uncertain projections, competition for market share, geopolitical dynamics, growing environmental and social concerns, and questions about the future of fossil fuel and renewable energy sources necessitate analysis and discussion about the present and future of the industry and the challenges…

Lisa Viscidi

Presentations ˙

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 ˙

Latin America Clean Transport Forum

The electrification of the transportation sector is crucial to reducing carbon emissions and tackling global climate change.

Rebecca O’Connor

Event Summaries ˙