Writing for CNN Global Public Square, AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini explores the concept of social inclusion and how it can be improved in Latin America.

In an op-ed for ElTiempo.com, COA's Eric Farnsworth argues that the recent implementation of the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement is the beginning of what should be a broader strategy of commercial expansion within the region, and with Asia. (en español)

In an op-ed for ElTiempo.com, COA's Eric Farnsworth argues that the recent implementation of the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement is the beginning of what should be a broader strategy of commercial expansion within the region, and with Asia.

The Western Hemisphere could claim the title for summit capital of the world, but events such as the Summit of the Americas repeatedly fall short on accomplishments, writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini for ForeignPolicy.com.

In an op-ed for The Miami Herald, AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth urges the White House to make democracy, energy, and trade the top agenda items when U.S. President Barack Obama meets with regional leaders at the 2012 Summit of the Americas.

In an op-ed for Poder, COA's Eric Farnsworth writes that the upcoming Summit of the Americas in Cartagena is the right time and place to address the state of regional democracy.

The pope's visit to Mexico and Cuba will draw worldwide attention to the dramatic progress Latin America has made in recent years, as well as the progress that yet remains to be made, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post.