Letter to the Editor: Elbridge Colby’s Criticism of 1990s U.S. Policy
A response from AQ’s readers
Elbridge Colby on the Opportunities of the “Donroe Doctrine”
The greater U.S. focus on the Western Hemisphere signals a “fundamental change” in the region, writes the U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy in a guest op-ed.
The Real Negotiation Venezuela Needs
The U.S. has a unique opportunity to be a special arbiter to ensure compliance in the talks starting August 1.
How Chile Can Turn U.S.-China Rivalry into Negotiating Power
Leveraging strategic resources, screening investments, and diversifying partners can strengthen Chile’s position.
The OAS’s Existential Challenge
Washington is threatening to walk away from one of the hemisphere’s most essential institutions. The region needs to say something about it.
Q&A: Brenda Estefan on USMCA and U.S.-Mexico Ties
An expert dissects the bilateral relationship ahead of the July 1 trade agreement review.
Can the Donroe Doctrine Help Deliver Stability in Haiti?
Getting it right in Haiti is good policy and politics for the Trump administration.
Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
The possible designation of Brazil’s PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies and politics.
Cuba’s Military: The Institution Washington Cannot Ignore
Negotiating with Cuba’s armed forces will make some uncomfortable, but it may be the only viable path to change.
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable
Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.
Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico
As the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.
Hostile Takeover and Abandonment Explain U.S. Actions in Venezuela
Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.
NEW AQ: The Return of the Big Stick
Donald Trump’s renewed interventionism feels familiar, but how Latin America might respond is less clear.
Venezuela’s Generational Democratic Opportunity
The viability of a political transition depends on credibility and the restoration of democracy.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
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