Can a New Leader Revitalize the World Trade Organization?
What did Brazil’s Azevêdo bring to the WTO, and how does his early departure affect the organization and its work?
Future of Latin America
Growing international uncertainty and complexity are provoking an increasing interest in studies of the future. Profound transformations in the world economy, climate change, and new technologies will ensure that the region’s future is inextricably connected to developments taking place beyond the borders of individual nations. To address these new challenges, the Inter-American Dialogue is working to support the development of strategic thinking in Latin America, using future and foresight studies.
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Money Transfers to Venezuela: Remittance Flows Amidst Evolving Foreign Exchange
This report offers an overview of how foreign currency regulations affect money transfers to Venezuela in addition to describing and explaining Venezuelan migrant remitting behavior in six migrant host countries. It also provides an estimate of the aggregate volume of remittances sent to Venezuela.
Constructive engagement with China is critical—so is safeguarding democratic principles
The sustained success of China’s model, despite its often-referenced drawbacks, will force a continued referendum on democracy. Even the strongest of democratic systems will be forced to confront their vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
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An uptick in Chinese strategic investment in Latin America would hinge on factors such as the speed and strength of China’s recovery and the absence of other investors in the region.
The European Union has been critical of Trump’s policy towards Cuba, which has harmed some of its members, such as Spain, with commercial interests on the island; And because of those alliances, Washington has not yet dared to take the step to designate the country as a terrorist. It is a way to test international waters and see if the eventual designation of Cuba as a terrorist would provoke a great reaction.