Heine Publishes Op-Ed Advocating for Active Non-Alignment
“As the world stumbles towards the Second Cold War, developing nations realize that if they want to safeguard their autonomy, the last thing they need to do is to align themselves with either of the great powers.”
Heine Discusses Importance of Escazú Agreement for Chile
How important is the Escazú agreement for Chile, and to what extent will it help to protect the environment? Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts in the Latin America Advisor.
Diplomats and IR Experts Discuss Prospect of a Second Cold War
During the “Beyond the Headlines” event, David Malone – Rector of UN University and Under-Secretary-General of the UN – Professor Min Ye, and Ambassador Jorge Heine discuss UN Security Council structure, expansion, and reform as well as what factors might lead to a second Cold War.
Heine Discusses Biden-Xi Call on War in Ukraine
In his comments, Ambassador Heine speculates on whether China could mediate in Ukraine.
Heine Comments on Possible Chinese Mediation in Ukraine
China has yet to intervene in Ukraine in any substantial way. In his remarks, Heine discusses the possible diplomatic mediation efforts that China might undertake.
Heine Publishes Article on the Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Ambassador Heine recounts his own experience meeting Tutu, discusses Tutu’s anti-apartheid work, and details the lessons that can be gleaned from his life.
Heine Comments on Priorities for Chile’s New Government
Ambassador Heine argues that Chile has the opportunity to set the country on a new course by drafting a new constitutional charter for the digital age and the process of drafting that should not be driven by identity politics.
Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America” Reviewed in “Global Policy“
As “Global Policy” writes, “at a time when nations are being pressured to pick sides, this book will make an important contribution to global debates on the options open to states and regions.”
Heine Discusses Impact of Chinese-Latin American Trade
For Latin America, economic and investment issues addressed during the Two Sessions are relevant due to the impact that China has on the countries of the region.
Heine Offers Insights Into China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy
Ambassador Heine discusses the delivery of medical supplies and sale of Chinese vaccines to Latin America, China’s goals for COVID-19 diplomacy and success in achieving them, as well as his proposed adoption of active non-alignment for Latin America.
Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America” Reviewed in Foreign Affairs
Brian Winter, the editor-in-chief of “Americas Quarterly,” extensively details a strategy of active non-alignment for Latin America, which Heine and his coauthors propose in their book, which involves a foreign policy that is “equidistant” between Washington and Beijing, neither subservient to nor hostile toward either.
UBC Hosts Heine for Launch of “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America“
Ambassador Heine discussed the importance of the active non-alignment doctrine in Latin America and how such a foreign policy would affect global relations.
Heine Offers Thoughts on Argentina Joining China’s BRI
“For China, cementing links with South America’s second-largest country is obviously an attractive proposition. China’s growing presence in Latin America does not go down well in Washington.”
Heine Quoted on Chinese Influence in Argentina and Latin America At Large
Argentine President Alberto Fernández’s visit to China raises a number of concerns in the U.S., and as Ambassador Heine points out, it will likely impact the country’s ongoing debt negotiations with the IMF.
Heine Discusses Return of Leftist Governments in Latin America
In his appearance on CGTN America‘s “The Heat,” Ambassador Heine speaks on the return of leftist leaders means for Latin America, how their elections were a response to the failings of right-wing leaders, and what the future holds under their leadership.
Heine Interviewed on Chilean President-elect Boric’s Cabinet Selections
Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric’s cabinet is composed of both veteran bureaucrats and young newcomers. How will they address the pressing issues facing the country?
Heine Discusses Economic Opportunities for Latin America’s Progressive Leaders
“As the region enters a new political cycle, there is an opportunity to break out of the vicious circle of “boom and bust” that has led Latin America from one lost decade to another.”
Heine Publishes Article on the Indo-Pacific and Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
In light of an evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific, Ambassador Heine argues for a strategy of “active non-alignment,” which would allow Latin American countries to focus internally without being swept up in confrontations between the U.S. and China.
Heine Argues for Rebuilding of Latin American Regionalism
Ambassador Heine discusses the need for regional unity in Latin America in order to address ” the most serious crisis in 120 years according to ECLAC.”
Heine Discusses India’s Growth and Global Influence
Ambassador Heine underscores India’s institutional advantages as well as the fact that the country has not been able to capitalize on them as much as it could in its foreign policy.