It’s a shame attention to Latin America is driven by Iran’s infiltration and not by the many diplomatic initiatives the U.S. engages with the region, comments AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
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AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini suggests that diplomatic efforts between U.S. and Cuba should focus on finding a "genuine mutual interest that transcends history and ideology."
AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini explains why President Rafael Correa may have been a factor in Snowden's decision to seek asylum in Ecuador.
Rafael Correa’s plan to provide refuge to Edward Snowden symbolizes a chance to show his anti-imperialist and populist leadership in the region and globally, affirms AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
Though some countries had to manage expectations for greater consensus on drug policy, the three-day General Assembly provided important progress on other issues.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama’s summit could make a “lasting contribution to the regional debate” regarding commercial, security, and cyber threats, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for China-U.S. Focus.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Susan Rice’s limited impact on the Americas during her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.