Category: Latin America
Making a Dictator: Tactics in 21st-Century Latin America
By examining the regimes in Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and El Salvador, this article highlights the common threads of fear, propaganda, and strategic undermining of democratic principles used by these authoritarian leaders to consolidate and maintain their power.
A Conversation with Former U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Noah Mamet
Interview subject: • Noah Mamet, former U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Key topics discussed: • Argentina’s political landscape • Recent elections in Argentina • Potential shift towards dollarization • China’s influence in Latin America Key Insight: • Importance of adaptability and strategic focus on innovation, security, and democratic values in fostering strong U.S.-Argentina relations.
The Argentina Situation
In this video cast I explain the current political climate in Argentina and the history that has led up to it. This video cast explores the influence of the Peronist Party in Argentina, the “Argentine Paradox” and more.
The Venezuela Conflict
In this video cast I will be discussing the current situation in Venezuela, and explaining how Chavez and Maduro have been able to maintain power with such a high misery index.