The Dragon and the Condor: Beyond China’s Economic Influence in the Americas
February 2018 • Issue 6 by Ricardo Neeb & Fernando Menéndez Mainstream analysis of China’s presence in Latin America almost exclusively concentrates on economics rather than politics, and often d
Continue readingFighting crime, drugs, and terror
In this Washington Times article, author J.D. Gordon details the plight of Attorney General Jeff Sessions to eliminate the threat of terrorist organizations endangering Americans. The fight was furthered this month
Continue readingThe true role of the “fixers” between Iran and Argentina denounced by Nisman
In this Infobae article, Martín Dinatale delves into the continuously evolving and highly contentious international mystery that is the research findings and death of the late Argentine prosecutor: Alberto Nisman. Whil
Continue readingThere is no presumption of innocence for ministers
In this El Montonero article, Dardo López-Dolz raises the age of question of, "What makes being a minister so appealing," by taking a deeper look at the presumptions of holding office and comparing them to the realities
Continue readingHubris and Prudence in Nicaragua
The latest from fellow Fernando Menéndez about China's place in Nicaragua: "A few short years ago, Chinese investments in Latin America seemed to mean changing the nature of the hemisphere in economic, if not polit
Continue readingAmenazas para la paz y la seguridad en América
After attending the Western Hemisphere Security Forum, SFS fellow Dardo López-Dolz reiterates the importance of securing Latin American against a myriad of threats. After reviewing the panels of the November 16th Forum,
Continue readingWhat is the Center of Latin America’s Security Challenges?
Author of this article, Adelle Nazarian, comments on Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen's remarks at the Western Hemisphere Security Forum, hosted by the Center for a Secure Free Society and Daniel Morgan Graduate Scho
Continue readingImportancia de la formalidad para la seguridad
Fellow Dardo López-Dolz writes about the security in Peru in this latest article. López-Dolz claims that rules are less obligatory and more like recommendations in Peru. This puts the security of the entire state in je
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