Heine Analyzes U.S. Sanctions and South America’s Digital Fault Line
Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies, recently co-authored a piece for Tech Policy Press titled Untethering South America from US Cables After Rubio Pressures Chile in Trans-Pacific. Heine and his co-author, Juan Ortiz Freuler, argue that the United States’ decision to impose visa sanctions on three Chilean officials…
Heine Discusses U.S. Visa Sanctions Over Chile–China Undersea Cable Proposal
In a recent interview for the Latin America Advisor, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean ambassador to China, analyzed the U.S. decision to impose visa restrictions on three senior Chilean officials involved in considering a new undersea telecommunications cable linking Chile directly to Asia. Heine explained that…
Heine Warns U.S. Cannot “Wish Away” China’s Embedded Presence in Latin America
In a new interview for Rearview by the ABC Radio National, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies, offered historical and geopolitical context on China’s expanding presence in Latin America amid renewed U.S. efforts to reassert influence in the Western Hemisphere. Heine underscored that China’s engagement with Latin America…
Heine on U.S. Pressure and Chile’s Digital Ambitions
Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies, wrote a new article titled, Chile, meet Donroe: Rubio yanks visas over proposed China deal, published by Responsible Statecraft on February 26, 2026. The article responds to a recent diplomatic clash between the United States and Chile erupted after the U.S. State…
Heine on Chile’s Political Turn: A Historic Rightward Shift and Its Economic Stakes
In a featured Q&A titled What Will a New Right-Wing Gov’t Mean for Chile? in part of the Latin America Advisor, Jorge Heine, former Chilean cabinet minister and professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, characterizes José Antonio Kast’s decisive presidential victory as a historic turning point in Chilean politics. Kast won more…
Heine on Chile’s Rightward Turn and the Risks of Choosing Sides
In a reflection for Responsible Statecraft titled Trump shouldn’t overplay his hand with Chile’s new president, Ambassador Jorge Heine examines the regional and international implications of José Antonio Kast’s election as Chile’s next president. He argues that while his victory aligns neatly with the Trump administration’s hemispheric agenda, it presents significant challenges for Chile’s long-standing foreign policy…
University of Chile Honors Emeritus Claudio Véliz
On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Emeritus Professor of History and Emeritus Director of University Professors, Claudio Véliz, received the distinction “Doctor Honoris Causa” at the University of Chile, one of the highest recognitions of the University to those who stand out for their merits or outstanding actions for the benefit of the study of the country or…
Amb. Jorge Heine on ‘In Pursuit of Development’ Podcast
Ambassador Jorge Heine, former research professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean ambassador to China, India, and South Africa, joined Dan Banik from the In Pursuit of Development podcast on November 1, 2025. They discussed Heine’s new book, The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition (2025), and Banik…
Jorge Heine on Peru, Indonesia, and the Rise of South–South Trade
In an analysis for the Latin America Advisor, a daily publication of the Inter-American Dialogue, published August 25, 2025, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean Ambassador to China, examined the growing importance of South–South cooperation through the lens of the new Peru–Indonesia trade agreement….
Heine Discusses Recent Book and the Concept of Active Non-Alignment (ANA)
Former Chilean diplomat and Quincy Institute non-resident fellow, Jorge Heine was in conversation with Sarang Shidore, director of the Global South Program at the Quincy Institute, about his recent publication, The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition, which he co-authored with Carlos Fortin, Emeritus Fellow and Research Associate at the…
Heine Discusses the Relevance of Active Non-Alignment in Global Politics
Prof. Heine recently appeared on an episode of The China-Global South Podcast to speak about the importance of active non-alignment (ANA) in global politics.
Heine Examines the China-Latin America Alliance on a Radio Show
Prof. Heine discussed the fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Forum held in Beijing last month on one of Panama’s most popular radio shows.
Heine’s Perspective on the Significance of Chile-China Ties
Prof. Heine discussed the commercial diplomacy between Chile and China on a radio show.
Heine Says Latin America-China Ties Will Withstand U.S. Pressure
In a letter to the FT editor, Heine argued that the Latin America-China ties will thrive despite U.S. pressure.
Heine’s Expert Take on the Recent China-CELAC Forum
Prof. Heine discusses the recent China-CELAC Forum on CGTN America’s “The Heat.”
Heine on China’s Visa-Free Access for South American Countries
In a recent news article, Prof. Heine shared his thoughts on China offering visa-free access to five South American countries.
Heine Reflects on the Growing Partnership Between Latin America and China
Prof. Heine discusses the growing partnership between Latin America and China on a TV news segment.
Ambassador Jorge Heine Retires From Pardee After Six Years of Service
After six years at Pardee as a research professor and interim director, Amb. Jorge Heine retires.
Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador, Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture
Ecuador President Jamil Mahuad Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture titled “Trump 2.0 and Latin America.”
Heine Discusses Indonesia Joining BRICS
In a recent interview with Anand Naidoo, on The Heat, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, dissects the significance of Indonesia’s recent joining of the BRICS group. Along with Heine, Einar Tangen, Anton Fedyashin, and Gita Wirjawan joined this discussion which addressed the topic of Indonesia…