In the latest Americas Quarterly: Memos to the President-Elect, President Michelle Bachelet of Chile says "The world is ripe for a renewed and strengthened multilateralism, and the support of the U.S. will be decisive."

President-elect Obama must use his transition period to set the tone for the new administration and prepare for future economic and security challenges.

Heavily favored across the Americas, Barack Hussein Obama cruised to a victory on Election Day. Where does he stand on issues that affect the Americas and Hispanic voters? An AS/COA analysis takes a look at his positions on trade, immigration, and U.S.-Cuba policy, as well as how he is perceived across the hemisphere.

I hesitate to write to the new U.S. administration about Latin America because I know that natural realities mean that Latin America will not be a priority for any administration despite the high-minded talk from the candidates. Read the full article in the Fall 2008 issue of Americas Quarterly.

The U.S. and Brazil must expand their trade relationship. Although there are significant differences between the two countries, especially in socioeconomic development, the similarities are clear: our size and enterprising spirits bring us together. Read the full article in the Fall 2008 issue of Americas Quarterly.

Review 77 features a section of research articles by leading scholars on aspects of immigration and culture and a creative section showcasing selections of poetry, fiction, creative essays, and interviews by and about writers including Jorge Aguilar Mora, Gioconda Belli, Enrique Fierro, José Kozer, Eduardo Mitre, Sylvia Molloy, Ricardo Piglia, and Ida Vitale.

Mr. President-elect, it is time for the U.S. to present a “New Deal” to the international community, one which restores the integrity of multilateralism and the precedence of global institutions. Read the full article in the Fall 2008 issue of Americas Quarterly.