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…
WebMemo posted March 2, 2011 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
Mexico’s Calderon and Obama Meet: Time for a Ronald Reagan Moment
When Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon meets President Obama in Washington on March 3, the atmosphere will be tense. Even White House media management cannot camouflage gathering tensions in the U.S.–Mexican relationship.
Mexico’s bloody battle with drug cartels and criminal violence dominates media headlines and fuels growing uncertainty about Mexico’s future…
Special Report posted June 15, 2010 by Nicolas Loris, Claude G. Berube, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Ben Lieberman, Jack Spencer, Matt A. Mayer
Stopping the Slick, Saving the Environment: A Framework for Response, Recovery, and Resiliency
Executive Summary
On April 20, 2010, the explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in a massive, continuing release of underground oil. Washington must develop a comprehensive response to the crisis that mitigates damage, promotes economic and environmental recovery, and delivers solutions to ensure resiliency in the face of…
WebMemo posted May 18, 2010 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
Mexico’s President Visits Washington: Time for a Responsible Neighbor Policy
Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s visit to Washington on May 19–20 highlights the complex nature of America’s critical relationship with its southern neighbor. President Obama will honor Calderón with a lavish state dinner, and the Mexican leader will address the U.S. Congress. The visit will set the tone for relations for the remainder for the Calderon and Obama…
Backgrounder posted April 26, 2010 by Ray Walser, Ph.D.
U.S. Strategy Against Mexican Drug Cartels: Flawed and Uncertain
Abstract:
Mexican drug cartels virtually rule large parts of Mexico, with violence and murder spilling across the U.S. border. In 2009, the death toll reached a high of more than 9,000. While the Obama Administration should be commended for its continuation of the Bush Administration’s Mérida Initiative, President Obama and his Cabinet have gone too far…