Gallagher & Heine Publish Op-Ed on IFDC Loan Agreement
Professors Gallagher and Heine argue that President Biden must cancel the loan agreement to Ecuador proposed by the Trump administration.
Heine Discusses COVID Vaccine Arrival in Chile
“Let us hope that, now that Chile has a significant stock of vaccines…[it will] emerge with renewed brio from what has been a most trying and difficult period.”
Heine Discusses Biden’s Approach to Latin America
While the Biden administration will approach Latin America differently than the previous administration, Ambassador Heine claims it still wont be a top priority.
Gallagher & Heine Discuss Development Finance in Ecuador
“Reworking the Ecuador deal in that image is good development policy and good foreign policy that won’t be forgotten in Ecuador. It is also a better way to compete with China.”
Heine Comments on Chinese Banks in Latin America
“As trade, the original driver of Sino-LAC links, is complemented by foreign direct investment and (diminished) financial cooperation, Chinese commercial banks now step up to the plate to provide more disciplined project financing.”
Heine Discusses China’s COVID-19 Vacine Sales with NPR
“What you have is a situation in which…there are strong links with China…I would argue that the vaccines are part of that great presence.”
Heine Keynotes Seminar on Chile-China Relations
Ambassador Heine spoke about the history of Chilean-Chinese relations and the new book Chile-China Relations: A Comprehensive Approach.
Heine Discusses China’s Global Standing
“If you want to develop and need infrastructure, trade, foreign investment, and China is the No 1 capital exporter in the world, it’s a bit of a no-brainer.”
Heine Comments on Chile-China Diplomatic Relations
Ambassador Heine discusses Chile and China’s strengthening diplomatic ties, as well as China’s major role in Chilean trade.
Heine Invited to Join New Research Journal Advisory Board
The aim of the Journal of the CSA is to promote the field of Caribbean Studies.
Heine Participates in CGTN Panel on Poverty Alleviation
Ambassador Heine explored the root causes of poverty and the global pandemic’s impact on poverty alleviation with global experts.
Heine Publishes Article in Journal of Latin American Studies
“There is little doubt that the current tensions affecting the international order will test not only ties between China and Chile, but also those between China and other Latin American countries.”
Heine Discusses Latin America and Changing Global Trade
“What does the RCEP mean for Latin America?…as Latin America is not part of the agreement, it reflects the marginalization of the region from these plurilateral treaties.”
Heine Publishes Op-Ed on Global Trade and Globalization
“We are…witnessing the return, in full regalia, of the Asia Pacific to the center of world affairs.”
Heine Discusses Chinese Foreign Investment & Trade in Chile
Ambassador Heine discussed the strange concern surrounding Chinese FDI in Chile.
BtH Explores Global Perception of U.S. Presidential Election
Professors Garčević, Goldstein, Heine, Mali, Miller, & Najam discussed how the U.S. elections – the process & the results – were received around the world.
Heine Publishes Article on Latin America & Active Non-Alignment
“Rarely has the willingness of Latin American governments to engage in the Cold War game…proved to have such deadly and devastating consequences.”
Heine Publishes Article on New Chilean Constitution
“Chile is at a turning point. The opportunity to come up with a new constitution…beckons.”
Heine Writes Letter to Financial Times Editor on Chile’s Constitution
“In 200 years of independent history, Chile has had three constitutions…none of them the product of a democratically elected body…This will now be remedied.”
Heine Publishes Article on the Future of Diplomats
Will the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a marginalization of diplomats?