Heine Discusses the Path Forward for Chile’s President-Elect
“Reforms at the right pace are the mantra for Chile at the start of this new decade. Whether president-elect Boric will manage to pull them through is an open question.”
Heine Interviewed on New Book and Active Non-Alignment Doctrine
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the meaning of the Active Non-Alignment doctrine and why it is so relevant for Latin America and its foreign policies today
Heine Discusses Challenges to the Contemporary Global Order
Ambassador Heine explains that current tensions between the U.S. and China are putting the countries of the Global South in a difficult situation, for which Active Non-Alignment option is the best alternative.
Heine Interviewed on Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
“If Latin American countries are strategic, Heine said, they can use both continued Chinese investments and potential new U.S. funding to boost their recoveries during what remains a devastating economic crisis.”
Heine Joins Panel to Explore Governance Challenges in Haiti
“I have never seen such a depressing, such a bad situation in these 40 years [in Haiti] as it is now… action is urgent, it needs to be done.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Honduran Presidential Election
“If Mrs. Castro…really wants to make a clean break with her country’s recent past, she should follow her own counsel and put her country’s interest first. This would mean following a policy known as Active Non-Alignment.”
Heine Argues for Active Non-Alignment in “TI Observer” Article
“The strengthening of regional bodies, a commitment to multilateralism…and a radical reorientation of foreign policies and of the priorities of foreign ministries are some of the steps any such policy of Active Non-Alignment would entail.”
Heine Interviewed on Chilean Presidential Runoff Election
Ambassador Heine discusses the polarized nature of this election, the runoff candidates – José Antonio Kast on the extreme right and Gabriel Boric on the left – as well as why centrist parties are not playing as big a role in this election.
Heine Interviewed on “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America”
Ambassador Heine’s book explores the double challenge confronting Latin America today: the worst crisis in 120 years caused by the pandemic, and the emerging new Cold War between the United States and China with Latin America caught in the middle.
Heine Publishes Article on January 6 U.S. Capitol Riot
In exploring what led to the January 6 Capitol riots, Ambassador Heine places the event within the broader crisis of Western democracies and the rise of populism that has been its hallmark.
Heine Publishes New Book on Active Non-Alignment for Latin America
Ambassador Heine’s new book makes the case for a policy of Active Non-Alignment by Latin American countries, in which countries would steer clear of siding with either the U.S. or China in ongoing conflicts and focus strictly on Latin America’s own interests.
Heine Discusses APEC Meeting and Challenges for Member Economies
Appearing on CGTN’s “The Heat,” Ambassador Heine discusses the challenges APEC faces, the need for more climate action as opposed to climate commitments, and the existential threat that APEC faces in maintaining its relevance.
Heine Interviewed on Complexities of U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Heine explores the troubled relationship between the U.S. and China as well as the Chinese real estate bubble, climate diplomacy, big tech companies, Blackrock’s foray into China, and international trade.
Heine Comments on China’s Expanding Nuclear Arsenal
Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts on the global fear over China’s arms escalation as well as the risk it poses to global security.
Pardee Center Hosts Book Talk on “China’s Civilian Army“
Author Peter Martin joins a panel of Pardee School Professors to discuss his book, which tells the story of China’s transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of its diplomats.
Heine Offers Insight on Upcoming Chilean Presidential Elections
Ambassador Heine discusses the right-wing’s come back to relevance after a disappointing performance in the May elections for the Constitutional Convention, the ever-shifting polls, and what the election results could mean for Chile.
Heine Interviewed on Tensions Between China and Taiwan
In his appearance on CNN Chile, Ambassador Heine argues that while the China-Taiwan issue is a significant international flashpoint in East Asia, it should not be overplayed.
Heine Publishes Article on the State of Haiti
Ambassador Heine explores the lead up to President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination, the messy succession process that followed, as well as the country’s descent from one of the richest and most prosperous French colonies to one where 60% of the population is below the poverty line.
Heine Discusses Foreign Investments in Latin America
Ambassador Heine discusses China’s rise as a top source of foreign capital in Latin America and whether this may tilt favor away from the U.S. and other trade partners.
Heine Interviewed on AUKUS and Evolving Indo-Pacific Strategy
Ambassador Heine discusses the AUKUS alliance, how it will counter China’s advances in the Indo-Pacific, and how the U.S.’s prominent return to the world stage under President Joe Biden’s leadership has been received by international allies.