Reflections on Mt. Pleasant
Each year, the Migration, Remittances, and Development Program surveys migrants about their views on a variety of topics.
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Colombian President & Nobel Laureate Juan Manuel Santos to Accept Leadership for the Americas Award
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, will accept the Inter-American Dialogue’s Leadership for the Americas Award at the institution’s annual gala dinner on November 16, 2016 in Washington, DC.
The New Banks in Town: Chinese Finance in Latin America
Estimates of the volume, composition, and characteristics of Chinese lending to the region since 2005.
What Did Obama & Peña Nieto Achieve?
What were the most important developments to come out of the meeting between the two presidents?
Lessons from Online Competency-Based Education
Online competency-based education (OCBE) has emerged as a viable option to help reduce the skills gap in the Americas
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Haiti’s Electoral Cycle
More than 5 years after a devastating earthquake, Haiti’s electoral cycle reveals a troubling reality in the country
Regional Multilateral Banks in a New Global Context
CAF-Development Bank of Latin America President Enrique Garcia discusses the role of multilateral banks in supporting development.
Can Latin America transition to low carbon energy?
The agreements of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and COP21 in Paris put Latin American governments in a crucial stage to take action by developing adequate policies to scale up investments in renewable energy and making alliances to receive capacity-building and technological support.
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A New Phase in China-LAC Economic Relations?
China’s economic footprint in the region is expanding at a rapid pace. Can Latin American societies keep up?
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Congressional Testimony: China’s Advance in LAC
China’s presence in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown at a remarkable rate in just over a decade.
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.
Free trade takes a beating in 2016
Free trade Republicans must confront globalization’s disadvantages head on to defend its tremendous benefits.
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.
Remaking Brazil-US Relations, Once Again
Brazil and the United States seem increasingly intent on easing the current strains in their troubled relationship.
What Challenges Face the OAS’ Next Leader?
Is Almagro the right person for the job? What are the first tasks he should tackle?