The Obama administration made some changes to Cuba travel and remittance policy. But further easing of Cuba policy will face resistance from the new U.S. Congress.
In an article for The Huffington Post, AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini argues that U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America should "move on from focusing on internal politics or development objectives to understanding the nature of shifting international coalitions."
"A strong trade agenda presents a unique opportunity to promote economic growth, global partnerships and bipartisan cooperation," argues Congressman David Dreier in an op-ed for Politico. "International trade plays an important part in improving a nation’s circumstances — far beyond the immediate scope of exports and imports."
WikiLeaks released 251,287 classified U.S. State Department diplomatic cables on November 28. AS/COA Online takes a look at leaks related to security and policy issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.
"The Americas—like all foreign policy areas—will hurt for attention as administration and congressional leaders focus on the U.S. domestic agenda, including battles on healthcare and economic recovery," writes Brian Wanko.
President Barack Obama has pledged support for a renewed DREAM Act push, which will see a vote in the House and the Senate before the end of the year.
In the wake of Brazil's presidential elections, AS/COA and the National Defense University and Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies held an off-the-record, high-level discussion on Brazil's global rise and strategic implications for the United States and the international community.
