Open Dialogue Research Journal
At the end of the last century, Latin America faced serious problems caused by the economic policies of neoliberalism, which led to the de facto dictatorship of transnational corporations and the World Bank in a number of countries. The consequences of this were terrible — from mass poisoning due to […]
The two recent administrations of the United States, led by Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have taken contrasting approaches to relations with Latin America. Issues such as illegal migration, the battle against the fentanyl supply, trade, and economic initiatives have dominated the foreign policy agenda in Washington. At the same […]
The 35th summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), which consists of 21 countries from the North and South Americas and Southeast Asia, held in Peru in November 2024, showed that the balance of power is changing rapidly. It is noticeable that the U.S. is losing its influence, although it […]
Donald Trump is seeking to restore the influence of the United States across the entire American continent. As a straightforward person, his foreign policy is likely to remain consistent. The aggressive approach of the 45th and 47th president will undoubtedly put pressure on the ruling elite of Latin American countries […]
Havana has hosted an international conference with the participation of top officials of the Republic of Cuba. The forum entitled “For Dialogue between Civilizations and for a Culture of Peace” was traditionally held at the main political venue, the Havana International Conference Center (Palacio de Convenciones), from January 28 to […]
Here’s the full interview that I gave to Sputnik Brasil about USAID, excerpts of which were published in their report titled “’Arma principal da guerra híbrida’: o que muda na política externa dos EUA com o fim da USAID?” 1. How has USAID been used by the government of United […]
Part I Continuing our analysis of the misinterpretations of the Trump administration’s actions, we return to the closure of many federal agencies, the reason why it plans to deport Palestinians, and its approach to the war in Ukraine. The Return of Southernism The United States was both Southern and Federalist. […]
Trump is preparing for negotiations with Putin over Ukraine as well as with Xi over trade and likely also Taiwan, so he’d appear weak in their eyes if he let a middling leader like Petro publicly defy and even insult him without consequence. Colombian President Gustavo Petro thought that he’d […]
Amid the steady increase in global military spending over the past decade, which has surpassed $2.4 trillion according to SIPRI, Latin American countries stand out as a notable exception. Since the 1960s, the region has maintained its status as a nuclear-free zone, marked by a minimal number of armed conflicts […]
Despite the change of the White House administration and the corresponding reshuffles in the US State Department and the Department of Defense, it is obvious that Donald Trump will follow the trend of pressure on China in his foreign policy, including proven methods of military-strategic outreach. Although the strengthening of […]
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