Heine on Why Ecuador Turned to China, Not the U.S
Ambassador Jorge Heine’s article was published by Responsible Statecraft on September 4, 2025. Check out the full article here. Throughout the article, Heine highlights Ecuador’s heavy reliance on China — the country’s top source of foreign direct investment in 2024. With Ecuador facing large foreign-debt burdens, oil-price swings, and the need for hard currency, Chinese…
Heine on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Reboot the Monroe Doctrine
Professor Heine was recently quoted in a news report discussing the Trump administration’s plans to revive the famous Monroe Doctrine to bolster control over the Americas.
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.
Ye Comments on President Biden’s Infrastructure Package
As President Biden pushes his infrastructure bill to combat China’s own gains, Professor Ye advises U.S. policymakers to avoid an “oversell of [the] China threat” in relation to the country’s infrastructure investment.
Ye Quoted Discussing U.S. vs China Infrastructure Funding
Professor Ye comments on the US’ lacking infrastructure investment compared to that of China and President Biden’s attempt to rectify it.
Gallagher Co-Authors New Book by ADB
Professor Kevin Gallagher co-authored the introduction and later chapter of a new book published by the Asian Development Bank.
Najam Talks Infrastructure at MIT
Adil Najam tells MIT conference why innovation must focus on the needs of the poor.