A Matter of Time
I remember reading many years ago a critic describe the passage of time as one of the cheapest of dramatic devices—an easy way to advance […] More
Cuba
Obama Plans Visit to Cuba, as Talks on Expanding Trade Begin
President Obama is planning an official visit to Cuba sometime in the next few weeks. The New York Times reports that the visit would be […] More
Russian Influence in Latin America
On November 30, 2015, on the sidelines of the United Nation COP21 Climate Change Summit in Paris, the Presidents of Peru and Russia signed an […] More
The Gerasimov Doctrine
Through hybrid warfare and the Gerasimov Doctrine, Russia is increasingly blurring the lines between war and peace, business and crime. Russia’s involvement in Latin America […] More
Security and Commerce
As a native Costa Rican and Professor of political science, Constantino Urcuyo Fournier has a unique perspective into Russia’s increasing involvement in Latin America. As […] More
Russia in Latin America: A Challenge to the U.S.
With global attention focused on Russia’s role in the Syria quagmire, the media is barely covering Vladimir Putin’s aggressive maneuvers in Ukraine, let alone his […] More
U.S. Eases Cuban Restrictions
President Barack Obama continues to pave the way for improved U.S.-Cuban relations, as changes to U.S. travel to and business with Cuba took effect on […] More
Next Steps in U.S.-Cuba Relations
On July 20th, the U.S. and Cuba exchanged diplomatic notes and opened embassies in their respective capitals. This “normalization” was a big step for relations […] More