Heine on U.S.’s Venezuelan Intervention and Where to go from here
Jorge Heine was interviewed by CGTN Europe to unpack the recent United States military action on Venezuela, the removal of President Maduro, and respond to President Trump’s proclamation that the US will run Venezuela. Heine shared his skepticism for a straight-forward exchange of power. While the US was successful in removing President Maduro as the…
Hare Quoted on Trump’s Venezuela Strategy
In an article written by Matthew Ward Agius for Deutsche Welle titled What is behind Trump’s ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro?, published on January 3, 2026, Professor Paul Webster Hare, master lecturer at the Pardee School and former British ambassador to Cuba, discussed the Trump administration’s escalating military pressure on Venezuela. While recent actions signal that…
Hare’s Take on China, Venezuela, and the Stakes for Cuba
An article for the National Post titled Why U.S. action in Venezuela may also topple Cuba’s regime, written by Raphael McMahon, quoted Professor Paul Webster Hare, former British ambassador to Cuba. As tensions escalate between the United States and Venezuela, Hare says China’s involvement is a key factor shaping Washington’s strategy—and the potential fallout for Cuba….
Heine Discusses Summit of Americas’ (SOA) Fate in Responsible Statecraft Op-ed
Ambassador Jorge Heine shares his expert take on the recent deferral of the Summit of Americas (SOA) forum in an op-ed for Responsible Statecraft.
Hare Discusses Trump’s Venezuela Push
Professor Paul Webster Hare, former British ambassador to Cuba, shared his thoughts on Trump Administration’s policy objectives for Venezuela with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle on October 17, 2025. In the article, he said Trump’s approach to the Maduro regime was a “special case” rather than a signal of increasing US intervention into the region. “Trump…
Hare Examines Russia’s Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Cuba
Ambassador Paul Webster Hare recently took to the Latin American Advisor to share his thoughts on Russia’s plans to invest $1 billion in Cuba by 2030.
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…
Hare Analyzes Cuba’s Energy Crisis
Paul Hare analyzed Cuba’s recurring power grid failures, noting the system ‘has never been brought into the 21st century, despite years of advice and subsidized oil concessions from allies.’ While the government cites U.S. sanctions for maintenance issues, Hare pointed out that government and military elites have private generators.
Eckstein on Cuban Immigration
Professor Eckstein provided profound insights into Cuban immigration, shedding light on historical privileges and political influence. This dynamic dialogue explored enduring policies, political action, and the impact on U.S.-Cuba relations.
Cuba at the UN: Insights from Ambassador Paul Hare
On September 19, 2023, Ambassador Paul Hare, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), was featured in the latest edition of the Latin America Advisor, a daily publication of the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington think tank. In the…
Hare Offers Insight on Cuban Presidential Elections
On May 5, 2023 Ambassador Paul Hare, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, was interviewed by Latin American Advisor on the re-election of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Hare discussed Díaz-Canel’s maintenance of the status quo in Cuban and steady continuation of the Castro legacy. Despite sharpening economic issues that persisted…
Hare Discusses Cuban Parliamentary Elections
In an interview with Latin American Advisor, Ambassador Paul Hare, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, commented on the upcoming Cuban elections and their ramifications for the government. Within this set of elections, Cuban votes will decide on members of the National Assembly of the People’s Power and…
Eckstein Awarded Latin American Studies Association Lifetime Achievement Award
“Dr. Eckstein richly deserves this lifetime career recognition, on the grounds of prolific, high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship, truly exceptional service to LASA, and broader service to the profession.”
Eckstein Interviewed on Findings of and Contention Surrounding “Cuban Privilege“
Professor Eckstein outlines the findings of her book, what motivated her to pursue this line of research, why United States immigration policy gives a special exception to Cuban immigrants and the impact of these policies, as well as the controversy surrounding her latest book.
“The Washington Monthly” Publishes Article on Controversy Surrounding Eckstein’s Latest Book
“The Washington Monthly” outlines the controversy surrounding the latest book by Professor Eckstein, how her critics do not address her work’s thesis, and her reflection on the situation.
Eckstein’s “Cuban Privilege” & U.S. Immigration Policy Explored in “Washington Post” Op-Ed
Lizette Alvarez calls on fellow Cuban Americans to lead by example and demand that migrants from Haiti, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras, and other nations be given the same opportunities that the U.S. government has given Cubans.
Eckstein Clears the Air on Misrepresentation of Her Book “Cuban Privilege“
“Although certain politicians misrepresented my book, I trust most Cuban Americans recognize the special opportunities they received. My book should not be used to manipulate the trauma some experienced to score political points.”
Eckstein Expounds Findings of “Cuban Privilege ” at FIU Book Talk
In discussing the findings of her latest book, Professor Eckstein’s focused on United States-Cuban immigration policies, their origins, their evolution over the years, and their consequences.
CLAS Hosts Panel Exploring Latinx Electoral Politics
Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, experts from across Boston University explored recent voting patterns, shifting demographics, generational divides, and diverging concerns among Latinx voters of different backgrounds.
Eckstein Explains Findings of New Book in “BU Today” Interview
Since the 1959 Cuban revolution, Cubans have enjoyed a special status that the United States government does not bestow upon any other immigrant group. Professor Susan Eckstein discusses why in an interview on her latest book “Cuban Privilege: The Making of Immigrant Inequality in America.”