AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini explains why President Rafael Correa may have been a factor in Snowden's decision to seek asylum in Ecuador.
Rafael Correa’s plan to provide refuge to Edward Snowden symbolizes a chance to show his anti-imperialist and populist leadership in the region and globally, affirms AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
Though some countries had to manage expectations for greater consensus on drug policy, the three-day General Assembly provided important progress on other issues.
Presidents Xi Jinping and Barack Obama’s summit could make a “lasting contribution to the regional debate” regarding commercial, security, and cyber threats, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for China-U.S. Focus.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Susan Rice’s limited impact on the Americas during her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation.
Panelists discussed Latin America's growing economic clout and the increasing importance of global trade ties.