Heine Discusses Need for New Non-Alignment Movement
A vocal proponent of creating what he calls “Non-Aligned 2.0,” Ambassador Heine discussed his proposed strategy of active non-alignment, what brought about the need for such a strategy, and the importance of regional collaboration in making it a reality.
Heine Publishes Op-Ed Advocating for Active Non-Alignment
“As the world stumbles towards the Second Cold War, developing nations realize that if they want to safeguard their autonomy, the last thing they need to do is to align themselves with either of the great powers.”
Diplomats and IR Experts Discuss Prospect of a Second Cold War
During the “Beyond the Headlines” event, David Malone – Rector of UN University and Under-Secretary-General of the UN – Professor Min Ye, and Ambassador Jorge Heine discuss UN Security Council structure, expansion, and reform as well as what factors might lead to a second Cold War.
Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America” Reviewed in “Global Policy“
As “Global Policy” writes, “at a time when nations are being pressured to pick sides, this book will make an important contribution to global debates on the options open to states and regions.”
Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America” Reviewed in Foreign Affairs
Brian Winter, the editor-in-chief of “Americas Quarterly,” extensively details a strategy of active non-alignment for Latin America, which Heine and his coauthors propose in their book, which involves a foreign policy that is “equidistant” between Washington and Beijing, neither subservient to nor hostile toward either.
UBC Hosts Heine for Launch of “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America“
Ambassador Heine discussed the importance of the active non-alignment doctrine in Latin America and how such a foreign policy would affect global relations.
Heine Publishes Article on the Indo-Pacific and Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
In light of an evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Heine argues for a strategy of “active non-alignment,” which would allow Latin American countries to focus internally without being swept up in confrontations between the U.S. and China.
Heine Interviewed on New Book and Active Non-Alignment Doctrine
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the meaning of the Active Non-Alignment doctrine and why it is so relevant for Latin America and its foreign policies today
Heine Discusses Challenges to the Contemporary Global Order
Ambassador Heine explains that current tensions between the U.S. and China are putting the countries of the Global South in a difficult situation, for which Active Non-Alignment option is the best alternative.
Heine Interviewed on Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
“If Latin American countries are strategic, Heine said, they can use both continued Chinese investments and potential new U.S. funding to boost their recoveries during what remains a devastating economic crisis.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Honduran Presidential Election
“If Mrs. Castro…really wants to make a clean break with her country’s recent past, she should follow her own counsel and put her country’s interest first. This would mean following a policy known as Active Non-Alignment.”
Heine Argues for Active Non-Alignment in “TI Observer” Article
“The strengthening of regional bodies, a commitment to multilateralism…and a radical reorientation of foreign policies and of the priorities of foreign ministries are some of the steps any such policy of Active Non-Alignment would entail.”
Heine Interviewed on “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America”
Ambassador Heine’s book explores the double challenge confronting Latin America today: the worst crisis in 120 years caused by the pandemic, and the emerging new Cold War between the United States and China with Latin America caught in the middle.
Heine Publishes New Book on Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
Ambassador Heine’s new book makes the case for a policy of Active Non-Alignment by Latin American countries, in which countries would steer clear of siding with either the U.S. or China in ongoing conflicts and focus strictly on Latin America’s own interests.