Heine Publishes New Book: “Xi-Na in the Century of the Dragon“
Ambassador Heine’s latest book takes an extensive look at China’s history and explores how the country achieved unprecedented economic and social progress in the last forty years.
Heine Outlines the Doctrine of Active Non-Alignment
“Active Non-Alignment promotes greater political cooperation and regional integration in Latin America, as well as a closer relationship with Asia, the most dynamic area today.”
Heine Discusses U.S.-China Tensions Over Taiwan
Ambassador Heine argues that, although China’s military exercises around Taiwan have been the largest and most wide-ranging ever, they do not portend an attack on the island in the short or medium term.
Heine Interviewed on Nancy Pelosi’s Controversial Taiwan Visit
On House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan, Ambassador Jorge Heine says the trip brings into question what has been until nowa the basis of the U.S. policy towards China.
Heine Comments on U.S./G7 Counter to China’s BRI
China’s BRI has vastly increased its influence in global politics, but the U.S. and G7 are trying to counteract this. Can these superpowers collaborate on global infrastructure rather than compete? Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts.
Heine Explores Evolving China-Russia Relations
Ambassador Heine and Andrés Serbin argue that the new proximity between China and Russia- far from being an opportunistic “marriage of convenience” designed to irritate the West – has deep roots and is reconfiguring the Eurasian geopolitical space.
Heine Offers Thoughts on the Current State of Haiti
Are gangs taking over Haiti? How will continued violence impact Haitian migration? Ambassador Heine discusses the situation in Haiti one year after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Heine Offers Insight into Competition for Influence in Latin America
Ambassador Heine’s remarks echo the main thesis of his latest book, in which he argues that steering clear of siding with either the U.S. or China and focusing strictly on Latin America’s own interests is the best strategy for the future.
Heine Breaks Down Effects of War in Ukraine on Energy Policy
In his remarks, Heine elaborates on the effects of the war in Ukraine on energy policy and the energy transition, as well as on the broader effects of trying to make the war in Ukraine a global war.
Heine Discusses Legacy of Shinzo Abe on “CNN Chile“
Ambassador Heine discusses the late Prime Minister’s role in shaping Japan’s global initiatives such as rebranding the Asia-Pacific as Indo-Pacific, the creation of the Quad, and reviving the Trans-Pacific Partnership after former President Donald Trump abandoned it.
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 Guest Edits “TI Observer” Issue on Ukraine and Active Non-Alignment
In his feature article, Ambassador Heine describes the adoption of active non-alignment as seen in the international response to the war in Ukraine, the continuation of such a strategy and its implications, as well as how the war marks a seismic shift in world affairs.
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.
Heine Comments on New Latin American “Pink Wave”
Ambassador Heine argues that as a second Cold War rears its head, a policy of Active Non-Alignment “may provide a useful guide to channel the foreign policies of Latin American nations, at a time of a changing international system, and as the region’s need to re-establish its presence in world affairs is especially urgent.”
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 Argues for Change in U.S. Policy Towards Latin America
“The fact that a mere 23 leaders showed up…for the IX Summit of the Americas, whereas 34 attended the 2015 summit in Panama, is the best indicator of the failure of the Biden administration’s policy towards Latin America.”
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 the Summit of the Americas and War in Ukraine
Ambassador Heine spoke at great length about the Biden administration’s ill-advised decision to exclude certain Latin American countries from the Summit of the Americas, a pity considering the continent has been “the epicenter of the pandemic” suffering great human and economic casualties.
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.”