Would a Trade Deal With China Benefit Panama?
Panama and China began negotiations for a free trade agreement on July 9. What benefits would a deal bring?
Panama and China began negotiations for a free trade agreement on July 9. What benefits would a deal bring?
Despite recent advances, the Panamanian education system continues to suffer from chronic problems, and, increasingly, education has become a national concern. This report evaluates the current state of teacher policies and offers a set of recommendations for addressing existing challenges and bottlenecks.
2018 has been a year marked by great political uncertainty for Latin American energy markets. Oil prices are up, creating strong incentives for investment, rising US natural gas exports are creating a new source of flexible, cheaper energy for Latin American consumers, and the cost of wind and solar energy is declining dramatically. However, Latin America continues to face uncertainty in energy policy as new governments take office in many countries and geopolitical tensions between the US and China are on the rise. With many questions on the table, government officials, corporate representatives, and analysts gathered on October 25 at the Inter-American Dialogue to assess the future of energy policy in the Western Hemisphere.
The number of Central American migrants in the United States has nearly doubled from 2000 to present, but the trend changed from 2009 onwards.
A new report by Dialogue fellow Kevin Casas, Paola González and Liliana Mesías analyzes the dominant trends in police behavior and organization and predicts how they will shape police forces over time.
What costs will Latin American countries face in exchange for China’s support, and what are China’s main goals in extending its influence in the region?
What can Panamanians expect from newly elected President Laurentino Cortizo?
Michael Shifter habló con Gustau Alegret de NTN24 sobre el nuevo presidente de Panamá, el primero año de la administración de AMLO en México y la instabilidad política en Honduras.
Why has Panama been placed back on the FATF’s gray list, and what does it mean for its economy?