With President Juan Manuel Santos being sworn in on August 7, AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta examines prospects for peace in U.S. News & World Report.

In Americas Quarterly, Matthew Budd and Marcela Donadio describe ways to tackle the region’s problems of crime and violence.

More women in political power hasn't necessarily translated into more protection for women's rights.

What should be done to improve standardization for degrees and disciplines for higher education in the Americas?

China is not satisfied with the pace and depth of reforms in Cuba and won’t invest in the island just for ideological reasons, suggests AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.