Heine Quoted on Resurgence and Future of Non-Alignment Movement
Ambassador Heine comments on the new non-alignment movement, how it was born out of pragmatism and China’s growing global influence, as well as what it means for the future of the global order.
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Heine Publishes Article on Summit of Americas and Active Non-Alignment
While the most mentioned country – Cuba – was not present at the Summit of the Americas, another country, present in everyone’s mind, was passed over in silence – China. What is this a symptom of? Ambassador Heine explains.
Miller Publishes Column on Influence of BRI Recipient Countries
“Recipient countries matter tremendously and have agency because their geopolitical concerns and domestic interests can intersect to affect how well or poorly BRI functions in their country.”
Heine Interviewed on U.S. Diplomatic Standing with Latin America
Ambassador Heine breaks down the diplomatic shortcomings of the Summit of the Americas, Latin America’s increased engagement with China, as well as the shifting political tides in the region.
Heine Discusses Summit of the Americas on “CGTN“
While Ambassador Heine is still hopeful that something can come of the Summit, he argued that the Biden administration’s failure to drastically change its policy approach to the region from that of former President Donald Trump has compromised inter-American relations.
Heine Comments on Summit of the Americas & U.S.-Latin American Relations
While he had hoped for more from President Joe Biden in regards to Latin America, Ambassador Heine describes his approach to the region as “Trump-lite,” where the “rhetoric has been toned down, but the policies have continued very much along the same lines.”
Ye Discusses Impact of China’s Global Security Initiative
“China does not yet have the power or the prestige to bring together a solid group of nations, regionally or globally. The new initiative will probably not change that.”
Heine Quoted on China’s Influence & U.S. Shortcomings in Latin America
“In Latin America, people want to have better relations with the United States, but their main concern is development, and on that front, China is delivering.”
Shifrinson Quoted on Biden’s Off-the-Cuff Global Pronouncements
President Biden’s assertion that the U.S would defend Taiwan if attacked by China quickly drew ire from China and clarification from his cabinet, but was this a gaffe or part of a two-level game? Professor Shifrinson comments.
Heine Interviewed on Election of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Ambassador Heine explains the effects Marcos’ presidency will have on the ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific, and Manila’s relations with Washington D.C. and Beijing.
Heine Discusses Shift in Chinese Lending Strategy in Latin America
No new state-to-state loans have been issued from China to Latin America over the past two years. Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts on why China’s strategy has shifted.
Heine Interviewed on Global South’s Strategy Toward Ukraine Crisis
In his remarks, Ambassador Heine explains why the reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions against them have been so different in the West than in the Global South.
Garčević Explores Risks & Rewards of Balkans Deepening Relations with China
Ambassador Garčević said that reliance on Chinese infrastructure projects and business practices risks undermining the goals of Balkan countries, which include EU and NATO membership.
Gallagher Publishes Article on Chinese Energy Finance in Developing Countries
In order to understand and steer Chinese finance more towards renewable energy technologies in the power sectors of developing countries, Gallagher and his co-authors explore the domestic incentives for Chinese energy investment abroad as well as those in recipient countries that facilitate that investment.
Fewsmith Discusses “Forging Leninism in China” on New Books Network Podcast
Professor Fewsmith’s book is a re-examination of the events of the Chinese revolution and the transformation of the Chinese Communist Party from the years 1927 to 1934. Describing the transformation of the party as “the forging of Leninism,” Fewsmith offers a clear analysis of the development of the party.
Ye Quoted on China’s New Global Security Initiative
“Chinese strategic circles are engaged in debates and discussions on security rethinking and adaptation to the new environment. Thus, the new security initiative is likely to stifle such debates and limit the scope of disagreements in China.”
“Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica” Reviews Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America“
“‘Active non-alignment and Latin America: a Doctrine for the New Century’ is a book whose doctrine is essential to understand and reassess the position of Latin America in the international environment and with a multilateral perspective.”
Heine Discusses Latin America’s Economic Struggles
Ambassador Heine discussed the impacts of global economic shift on Latin Americans, how central banks can help combat growing inflation rates, as well as the social fallout from the region’s economic challenges.
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.