Explainer: What Is UNASUR?

Friday, November 30, 2012  |  Nathaniel Parish Flannery

South America’s regional bloc fosters dialogue between member states on trade, immigration, infrastructure, defense, and other issues. ... Read More

Election Overview: Latinos in the United States

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

An AS/COA Online explainer examines Hispanic demographics, political representation, voting trends, and election issues in the United States ahead of the November 6 presidential election. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Mercosur?

Thursday, August 2, 2012  |  Mark Keller

AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs. ... Read More

Explainer: Defense Spending in Latin America

Thursday, June 7, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Many countries are increasing expenditures on militaries and arms imports, ranging from higher salaries for soldiers to updating aging air force fleets. ... Read More

Explainer: LGBT Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

Thursday, May 24, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Mark Keller

Latin American laws vary widely in terms of protections of LGBT rights. AS/COA Online examines the legal frameworks covering these rights in Latin America. ... Read More

Explainer: Expatriate Voting Laws in Latin America

Thursday, May 10, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Mark Keller

Most Latin American countries allow for overseas voting. AS/COA Online looks at expat voting laws and the impact of these ballots on elections. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Two of the world’s most dynamic regional markets signed an unprecedented free-trade agreement within the Pacific Rim. Learn about the negotiations through a guide detailing the origin and purposes of the TPP. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is the Summit of the Americas?

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  |  Mark Keller

AS/COA Online takes you inside the Summit of the Americas, providing a look at its origins, operations, and past summits' agendas. ... Read More

Explainer: An Alphabet Soup of Regional Integration Organizations

Thursday, March 22, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online explains the jumble of acronyms and abbreviations of the region’s multilateral organizations. ... Read More