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Council on Hemispheric Affairs - Latest News [Page 24]
Colombia & NATO: Bogota's Mad Rush To Curry Favor
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 11:26 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
When Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos declared, "We have to start thinking about the post-conflict, and what role Colombian troops can play in world peace missions," it seems that he is forgetting the reality of the situation in his own country. More >>
Are Brazil's Rising Nuclear Ambitions Worrisome?
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 11:21 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
If Washington persists in paying less than ample attention to the emerging superpower, it may soon be shocked by Brazil's potential to have a China-like, booming economy, increased nuclear capabilities, a growing self-confidence in its own and ability. More >>
New USGS Oil Study Revives Old Arctic Temptations
Friday, 8 August 2008, 10:51 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
In a just released study, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the Arctic may hold 90 billion barrels of oil, more than the known reserves of Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Mexico combined, and enough to supply current U.S. demand for 12 years. More >>
The "Bridge" In The Coup: The IRI In Venezuela
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:56 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Imagine the outrage of the American people and the confusion resulting from a flood of unverifiable and often conflicting stories surrounding a would-be coup. Would we tolerate this infringement of our nation's sovereignty? More >>
WTO Talks Collapse: Do Bananas Have A Future?
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 8:41 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Optimistic signs and compromises surfaced as a result of last weekend's supposed breakthrough, but these were soon followed by stubborn accusations from a number of combative nations, including the United States, China, and India. More >>
Obama On NAFTA: This Is "Change We Can Believe In"
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 7:57 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
On NAFTA: "The truths and fictions surrounding Obama's rhetoric North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and why getting back to basics is the real change America may be looking for." -- The Council on Hemispheric Affairs. More >>
Menendez Plans For Success Via Social Development
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 1:34 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Social development is the foundation upon which sustainable democracy and economic success lie. Essential to this foundation is education, which has been found to have a positive correlation with both economic and democratic development. More >>
Ecuador: New Constitution Invites Future Problems
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 4:33 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
President Rafael Correa of the Alianza Party has ferociously supported the drafting and eventual promulgation of the constitution in an effort to strengthen his executive powers and prospects for attaining his political and economic goals. More >>
U.S.-Mexico NAFTA Transportation Deal In Trouble
Monday, 28 July 2008, 5:02 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Long-haul trucks from Mexico are restricted from operating in the U.S. except within designated commercial zones located in border-cities such as El Paso and Brownsville. At these sites, contents of a truck must be transferred onto a domestic carrier. More >>
China In L. America: Partner, Not Threat (So Far)
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:57 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Latin America is rapidly diversifying international relations as major powerhouses increase their presence in the region. Many view China's growing influence in the western hemisphere as a challenge to the U.S.'s historic regional supremacy. More >>
War of Perceptions: Colombian Government Vs. FARC
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:52 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Santos' D.C. appearance and planned stops at the Pentagon and House of Reps represent the latest attack by Bogotá on the FARC and other detractors of the Uribe govt in a clash now equal parts military conflict & politically motivated war of perception. More >>
Colombian Defense Minister's Visit to Washington
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:44 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Colombian Defense Minister, Juan Manuel Santos, arrived in Washington D.C this week to promote the pending FTA between the U.S. and Colombia, one of Bogota's most sought after, and least likely to obtain, aspirations under President Uribe. More >>
Latin America And EU: Future Of EU-ACN Trade Talks
Monday, 28 July 2008, 4:40 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Though negotiations have been stalled for quite some time, the potential Association Agreement resulting from the meetings would include pursuing common political and economic goals, such as a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two blocs. More >>
Rebels With A Vanishing Cause: FARC In Colombia
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:12 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Latest developments indicate a foundering leftist guerrilla insurgency. With a widening pattern of defections and a growing vulnerability to bribes, the FARC already has been beleaguered by the loss of several members of the group's ruling secretariat. More >>
Fact of Life: Strategic Alliance Venezuela-Russia
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:00 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Hugo Chávez met yesterday in Moscow with his Russian counterparts Russian President Dimitri Medvédev and PM Vladimir Putin. They seemed to enjoy every moment of the occasion, even though it was rather short when it came to hard developments. More >>
The Growth of Petrocaribe: A Win for Venezuela
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 8:55 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
The future could not look brighter for Petrocaribe, a Venezuelan-led oil consortium that offers preferential financial terms on crude oil to signatory nations. In the past weeks, both Guatemala & Costa Rica have joined, bringing membership to nineteen. More >>
State Of Same-Sex Recognition: Canada In The Lead
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 8:11 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Gay couples are rejoicing in California, where they have recently obtained the right to marry, but in other parts of the hemisphere, recognition is more dream than reality - only two countries have passed legislation legalizing gay partnerships. More >>
End Vs. Means: Hostage Rescue & ICRC Emblem Misuse
Monday, 21 July 2008, 7:36 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
The explicit abuse of the ICRC emblem technically could be classified under the Geneva Convention as a War Crime. It raises questions about the already tainted rectitude of the Uribe administration, also afflicted by many other damaging revelations. More >>
Outdated Immigration Policy Vs. US Economic Health
Monday, 21 July 2008, 7:27 am | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
The U.S. is losing the race for talented immigrants, but the lack of specific initiatives to change the current work permit system will cripple any attempt to achieve "comprehensive" immigration reform. The problem is, how to harvest the potential? More >>
'Operation Just Cause': An Historical Analysis
Friday, 18 July 2008, 11:52 pm | Council on Hemispheric Affairs
President George H.W. Bush's decision to intervene with military force in Panama & forcefully remove Noriega to stand trial in the US was a direct result of the crisis created by Noriega's rise & the asymmetrical relationship between the two nations. More >>
