Democracy Promotion News
Clinton Pledges Increased Support for Democratic Transitions
Oct 16, 2012
On October 12, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton declared that U.S. support for democratic transitions is a “strategic necessity” and not just “a matter of idealism.” She discussed the status of North African political transitions at a conference hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Clinton pledged to increase engagement with the region, despite the outbreak of anti-American sentiment in September 2012. She urged Congress to approve an additional $770 million in assistance to countries that enact political and economic reforms.
Fragile Island of Peace
Sep 27, 2012
A 40-minute documentary that explains the transformative peacebuilding process Burundi’s leaders went through that changed them and changed the nation — how it happened, what worked, what lessons can we learn from it.
Latin American Program in the News: What’s going to happen in Venezuela after the Elections?
Aug 31, 2012
As the presidential elections approach in Venezuela, the question of what will happen, depending on the outcome of the elections, is more latent than ever. [SPANISH]
Latin American Program in the News: Time is right, but past failures haunt Colombia peace talks
Aug 30, 2012
Santos has made ending the conflict a goal of his administration, and the challenge has been operating under conditions that are conducive for meaningful talks and not for a charade.
Latin American Program in the News: Colombia exploring peace talks with FARC
Aug 30, 2012
The Colombian government says it has embarked on “exploratory talks” with rebel commanders to end one of the world’s oldest armed conflicts.
Latin American Program in the News: Is Colombia's conflict coming to an end?
Aug 30, 2012
Director Cynthia Arnson was invited onto Al-Jazeera to discuss the negotiations with FARC insurgents begun by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.
Latin American Program in the News: Assange Asylum Wins Correa Anti-U.S. Cachet As Trade To Suffer
Aug 28, 2012
Ecuadorian President Correa’s decision to grant asylum to Julian Assange is bringing his country’s relationship with the U.S. (its top trading partner) to a new low.
Latin American Program in the News: Would Another Peace Accord Help Central America?
Aug 28, 2012
Director of the Latin America Program Cynthia Arnson was asked to comment on the Esquipulas II Peace Accords and the possibility of an Esquipulas III.
Latin American Program in the News: Protecting Julian Assange: What’s in it for Ecuador?
Aug 24, 2012
Director Cynthia J. Arnson discusses why she thinks Rafael Correa has been so protective of Assange.
Mexico Institute in the News: How Will PRI's Win Change the U.S.-Mexico Relationship?
Jul 02, 2012
Despite a history of anti-Americanism, the Institutional Revolutionary Party's win in Mexico's Presidential elections Sunday is not likely to dramatically alter U.S.-Mexico relations, Andrew Selee writes for CNN.com.