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June 2013

7 Jun 2013
An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean - Summary and Overview
South America’s continued rise will depend upon how it responds to a number of challenges. Today, Christine Pendzich considers how climate change, the problems facing small economies and a host of demographic issues may shape the region’s future development. More on «An Analysis of Trends: Latin America and the Caribbean - Summary and Overview »
4 Jun 2013
Continental Regionalism: Brazil’s Prominent Role in the Americas
In Brazil’s eyes, being a ‘regional steward’ is not only a worthy goal in its own right, it is also a way to gain prominence on the global stage, or so write Susanne Gratius and Miriam Gomes Saraiva. The way to reach both goals is seemingly to work through MERCOSUR and UNASUR. More on «Continental Regionalism: Brazil’s Prominent Role in the Americas »

3 May 2012
Brazil Leading by Example
Brazil's rapid and sustained growth over the past decade leaves it in a position to set an example for development in Latin America. Yet questions remain as to whether regional neighbors want to follow or if Brazil wants to lead. More on «Brazil Leading by Example»

27 Apr 2012
A Post-American Hemisphere?
Are rising powers such as China establishing new frameworks of influence in South America or will local actors be free to chart their own destinies in the future? More on «A Post-American Hemisphere?»
26 Apr 2012
Princes and Paupers: Inequality and Underdevelopment in South America
Despite similar origins, the historical trajectories of North and South America – social, political and economic – could hardly be more different. Will the same be true in the future? More on «Princes and Paupers: Inequality and Underdevelopment in South America»
24 Apr 2012
A Lethal Cocktail: Drugs, Guns and Corruption
In the case of North America, political localism and the pushback of indigenous movements are impediments to regional integration, as are the chronically weak governments which the drug trade helps create in Mexico and Central America. More on «A Lethal Cocktail: Drugs, Guns and Corruption»

07 January 2010
Tackling the Andean Security Dilemma
With transnational security threats, a political-ideological rift and opposed geopolitical projects and international alliances, the Andean states have a long way to go toward the establishment of functional regional security architecture. Ultimately, it is up to regional leaders to put the pieces of the South American puzzle in place. More on «Tackling the Andean Security Dilemma»
28 July 2010
Latin America’s Security Challenges Two Centuries On
Exuding self confidence and optimism, much of Latin America is focused on celebrating 200 years of independence from Spain and Portugal. However, against this celebratory backdrop numerous security challenges are begging for answers – and soon – if Latin America is to succeed in its third century of Republican history. More on «Latin America’s Security Challenges Two Centuries On»

07 January 2010
Tackling the Andean Security Dilemma
With transnational security threats, a political-ideological rift and opposed geopolitical projects and international alliances, the Andean states have a long way to go toward the establishment of functional regional security architecture. Ultimately, it is up to regional leaders to put the pieces of the South American puzzle in place. More on «Tackling the Andean Security Dilemma»

9 Aug 2010
Dim Prospects for Climate Accord
Heat waves and deadly floods notwithstanding, an effective global climate change treaty is not on the horizon, Sara Kuepfer Thakkar comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «Dim Prospects for Climate Accord»

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