UNASUR Is South America's Imperfect Crisis Manager

Tuesday, October 13, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  World Politics Review

The bloc has made strides in conflict resolution but is hamstrung by its own principles, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review. ... Read More

How the TPP Could Disrupt U.S. Aid Plans in Central America

Monday, August 24, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  World Politics Review

The Obama administration must ensure the trade deal won’t undermine Central American competitiveness, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review. ... Read More

Brazil Will Be Ready in Time to Host the Olympics

Friday, August 14, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  The Miami Herald

The Games present a historic opportunity to build Brazil’s national legacy, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for The Miami Herald.     ... Read More

Don't Be Too Pessimistic over Mexico's Energy Reforms

Friday, August 14, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  Financial Times' beyondbrics

Despite recent challenges for Mexico, observers should not lose sight of the potential for North American energy integration, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for Financial Times' beyondbrics. ... Read More

After Two Years of Acrimony, Brazil and U.S. Move to Reset Ties

Thursday, July 9, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  World Politics Review

Good intentions are a starting point, but both Washington and Brasilia must deliver results, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review. ... Read More

A New Direction for the Organization of American States

Monday, June 15, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  The Huffington Post

As the OAS gathers for its annual assembly, the agency must address Venezuela's deteriorating situation, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post. ... Read More

America Must Take Brazil Seriously

Monday, June 15, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  The National Interest

The United States must move beyond the vague notions of partnership that traditionally frame its thinking regarding Brazil, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth in The National Interest.  ... Read More

El Bronco Bucks Mexico's System

Thursday, June 11, 2015  |  Carin Zissis  |  U.S. News & World Report

How did Mexico’s first independent governor use social media to triumph over party politics? AS/COA’s Carin Zissis explains in U.S. News & World Report. ... Read More

Reduciendo la demanda de “drogas de sangre” en las Américas

Monday, June 8, 2015  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  El País

Es evidente que las políticas tradicionales para combatir el consumo y la demanda de las drogas no han sido eficaces, escribe Eric Farnsworth para El País. ... Read More