Boric’s China Visit: Heine Addresses Controversies

Professor Heine spoke with CNN Chile and offered valuable insights on President Gabriel Boric’s upcoming visit to China in an interview with CNN Chile. He dismissed criticism over Minister Camila Vallejo’s accompanying the President as “somewhat artificial” and emphasized the importance of strengthening Chile’s ties with China, highlighting the economic potential and diplomatic nuances involved.

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Infrastructure Diplomacy: Heine’s Perspective

In his compelling Financial Times response, Ambassador Jorge Heine scrutinizes the quandary faced by Latin America amidst US-China infrastructure rivalry. Questioning the necessity of slowing development due to geopolitical concerns, Heine delves into the intricate balance between economic progress, international competitiveness, and navigating great power dynamics in the region.

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Heine’s Insights on China’s Latin American Influence

Professor Heine was interviewed by Newsweek where he highlighted China’s expanding influence in Latin America, particularly through projects like Chancay port. He emphasized the region’s delicate balance in maintaining relations with both the United States and China, while noting that China hasn’t replaced the historic U.S. sphere of influence in South America.

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Heine’s Insights: Chile-China Diplomacy

Professor Heine shared his insights and expertise on the highly anticipated upcoming visit of President Boric to China. This crucial diplomatic mission is set to play a significant roe in shaping Chile’s foreign policy and global trade relations. With his extensive experience and academic background, he provided invaluable insights to CNNChile into the importance of this visit and its potential implications for Chile’s economic and political future.

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Heine’s Expert Take on Chile-China Relations

Amb. Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, was recently featured on CNNChile to discuss crucial aspects of Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s upcoming trip to China.  During the interview, Heine offered his…

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Heine Offers Insights on President Boric’s China Visit

On September 23, 2023, Amb. Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, provided valuable perspectives during an interview with Chilean radio station Radio Cooperativa. The discussion revolved around Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s impending…

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Storella and Weinstein Host the U.S. Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program

This past Wednesday, September 13th, Ambassador Mark Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s African Studies Center, and Lt Gen Jack Weinstein, USAF (Ret), Professor of the Practice of International Security at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted…

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Heine Reflects on the 50th Anniversary of Chile’s 1973 Military Coup

On September 11, 2023, Amb. Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future was interviewed on The Heat, CGTN America’s flagship talk show, on the fiftieth anniversary of Chile’s 1973 military coup. As a…

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Heine Discusses Chinese Investment in Latin America

On September 8, 2023, Amb. Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future shared his insights on the state of Chinese investment in Latin America. His commentary was featured in the Latin America…

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Heine Comments on CODEL Visit to Latin America

On August 11, 2023, Amb. Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, was quoted in a POLITICO article on the congressional delegation (CODEL) of progressives visiting Latin America in the second week of August. The CODEL…

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Gallagher and Heine Discuss Economic Policy in Joint Op-Ed

On August 9, 2023, Kevin P. Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, and Amb. Jorge Heine,  Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of…

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Hare Discusses China’s Diplomacy vs. Economic Power

Ambassador Paul Hare, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, had an article published on the Smerconish website and newsletter. The article, “Ukraine and Beyond: Can China’s Diplomacy Match Its Economic Power?” answered the questions: “Is China ready to be a global diplomatic playmaker? And why might it…

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