Issue Brief posted January 7, 2013 by James M. Roberts, Ray Walser, Ph.D.
Latin America and the Caribbean: A Wish List for 2013
Too often Latin America and the Caribbean fall off political radar screens in Washington. Nonetheless, geography, robust trade and investment ties, strong demographic links, and shared democratic and economic values connect Americans deeply with the region.
In 2013 and beyond, the second Obama Administration and Washington policymakers of all stripes should work to…
Issue Brief posted April 6, 2012 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
U.S.–Brazil Summit: Time for a Bold Policy Vision
An optimistic view of the April 9 meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is that it will produce a stronger relationship with an emerging global power here in the Americas. Despite significant differences on key democracy, human rights, and foreign policy issues, the U.S. must elevate its game with Brazil.[1]
If it is a…
Issue Brief posted April 3, 2012 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
U.S.–Brazil Summit Must Address Differences on Democracy, Human Rights, and Iran
On April 9, President Obama welcomes Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, to the White House for an official visit. The White House hopes to showcase a strong, reliable partnership with Brazil. It will focus attention on a broad range of low-cost soft power initiatives aimed at education, technology, energy, research, and economic cooperation, while leaving on…
WebMemo posted March 18, 2011 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
President Obama in Latin America: Put Hugo Chavez on the Agenda
President Obama undertakes his March 19–23 trip to Latin America at a time when the international scene is in enormous flux. In three stops—Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador—the President will send an upbeat message of equal partnership and offer broader U.S. engagement in Latin America.
President Obama will meet with three leaders whose views count when it comes to…
WebMemo posted March 17, 2011 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
President Obama’s Visit to Latin America: Democracy, Trade, and Security First
Between March 19 and 23, President Obama will embark on a rapid visit to Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador. This is his first visit to South or Central America as President. Despite considerable fanfare, the trip comes at an awkward time, when global attention is riveted on the tragedy in Japan and continued unrest in the Middle East, particularly Libya’s brutal civil war.…
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WebMemo posted August 15, 2008 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.
Polish-U.S. Missile Defense Deal Makes Sense
It is widely reported in the world press that the United States
and Poland have agreed on terms for deploying ballistic missile
interceptors in the East European country. The interceptors would
work in conjunction with radars that will be deployed in the Czech
Republic (the result of another agreement announced earlier this
year). Together, they will comprise a…
Backgrounder posted May 13, 2008 by James M. Roberts, Israel Ortega
How Reforms in Mexico Could Make the U.S. More Secure
Felipe Calderón, who began his single sexenio (six-year term) as President of Mexico in December 2006, has made significant progress in the fight against narcotrafficking, but Mexicans are still waiting to see whether his government will successfully challenge the private- and public-sector monopolies and duopolies that dominate huge portions of mexico economy. These…