Ideas
5 Questions About the Storming of Brazil's Congress and the Military's Role
A conversation with Rafael Ioris, an expert on Brazilian politics at the University of Denver.
Ideas
Q&A: China's Vast Influence Campaign in Canada
In an interview with ProPublica, investigative reporter Sam Cooper describes how he unearthed scandals that have shaken the Canadian political system.
Policy
Biden Vows to Add Feds at Border, Boost Efforts to Reduce Crossings
The administration will also expand humanitarian programs, though staffing shortfalls could hurt implementation.
Ideas
Sell F-16s to Argentina
A 40-year-old war should not give China an arms-supply toehold in Latin America.
Business
US Approves First Javelin Anti-Tank Weapon Sale to Brazil
Brasília wants up to 222 of the weapons, which have been used by the Ukrainian military against Russian tanks.
Ideas
Upcoming Summit Could Begin to Heal US-Latin America Ties
Biden should propose a new era of broad pan-American cooperation.
Policy
Biden to Tap Colombia As Next Major Non-NATO Ally
The longtime security partner would be the 19th country and third in South America to receive the designation.
Ideas
Illegal Fishing Is a National Security Problem
The stability of countries and regions are threatened by the declining health of fish stocks, and by the groups and governments that run lawless fishing fleets.
Ideas
How to Get the National Defense Strategy Out of Its Mideast Rut
We need less talk about why we need to leave, and more about why we need to compete elsewhere.
Ideas
Declaring Mexican Drug Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Is a Bad Old Idea
Trump and Obama policymakers rejected it because it brings no new tools to bear — and quite a few drawbacks.
Ideas
The Amazon Fires Reveal the Dysfunction of the Global Community
The case for territorial incursion in the Amazon is far stronger than the justifications for most war.
Threats
Brazil's Bolsonaro Is Endangering the World
As a store of carbon, the Amazon is fundamental to the survival of every person. If destroyed or degraded, the giant rain forest is simply beyond humanity’s ability to get back.
Science & Tech
USAF to Demo New Airborne Mesh Network for Latin American Militaries
The technology is being showcased at a meeting of regional air chiefs this week.
Ideas
Border Disorder: Trump Can’t Figure Out How to Keep His Biggest Promise
The president insisted that preventing illegal immigration would be simple and easy. Through a series of increasingly desperate attempts, he’s discovering that isn’t true.
Ideas
How an Elaborate Plan to Topple Venezuela’s President Went Wrong
The United States thought all the pieces were in place for Maduro to leave. Then everything came crashing down.
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