Heine’s Vision for 2024: Active Non-Alignment in a Shifting Global Landscape
Ambassador Jorge Heine predicts in 2024 that great-power competition will persist alongside the rise of active non-alignment. This dynamic foreign-policy approach gains traction, shaping global responses, especially evident after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Heine Analyzes Argentina’s BRICS Decision
Ambassador Jorge Heine, reflecting on Argentina’s decision to decline joining BRICS, highlighted the ideological shift in foreign policy. Expressing surprise at the lack of pragmatism, he emphasized the importance of diplomacy. The move, seen in the context of complex economic challenges, risks strained relations with key trading partners.
Heine Unpacks President Xi’s 2024
In a recent episode of The Heat, Ambassador Jorge Heine explored China’s prospects in 2024 and collaborative efforts with Latin America. He highlighted China’s impact on electric mobility and discussed the Belt and Road Initiative’s role in addressing Latin America’s infrastructure deficits.
Heine on Argentina-China Relations Under Milei
The Latin America Advisor explored the trajectory of Argentine-China relations under President Milei, scrutinizing his initial pledge to sever ties. Professor Heine highlighted the impracticality, stressing Milei’s dependence on China’s economic support while facing the challenge of renegotiating Argentina’s debt to the IMF.
Heine Decodes BRI Decade
Ambassador Jorge Heine, in a recent interview on “The Heat,” shared insights into China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s decade of achievements. The discussion highlighted substantial investments, transformative projects, job creation, and poverty reduction. Regional impacts, concerns like debt diplomacy, environmental effects, and the BRI’s role in global connectivity were explored, offering a comprehensive overview.
Heine on President-elect Milei’s BRICS Omission
In a recent Al Jazeera article, Professor Heine expressed concern over President-elect Javier Milei’s decision to avoid the BRICS bloc, calling it a ‘slap in the face’ to China and Brazil. Heine predicted Milei’s presidency could bolster the global far-right movement, reshaping Argentina’s foreign relations.
Heine Unveils the Dual Legacy of Henry Kissinger
In a November 30, 2023, BBC interview, Professor Heine dissected Henry Kissinger’s nuanced legacy. Celebrated for U.S.-China relations, Heine delineated a stark contrast in Chile, cautioning against conflating diplomatic triumphs with questionable actions in the Global South.
Heine Reflects on Kissinger’s Impact on Chilean History
Professor Heine reflected on Henry Kissinger’s Chilean influence, exposing enduring consequences of geopolitical interventions. Recounting his ambassadorial experiences, Heine highlighted orchestrated efforts to undermine President Allende and support Pinochet. He critically examined Kissinger’s 19th-century worldview, emphasizing its impact on Chile.
Heine Stresses Urgency for Diplomacy in Webinar
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, was a key participant in a recent webinar titled “Why in this time of War we need diplomacy more than ever.” Co-hosted by the…
APEC Summit Highlights with Heine
Professor Heine played a pivotal role in discussions at the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, offering expert insights on trade relations and broader cooperation between China and the U.S.
Heine’s Analysis: Biden-Xi Meeting Breakdown
Professor Jorge Heine offered a comprehensive breakdown of the Biden-Xi meeting during the APEC summit. His expert analysis delved into the complexities of global dynamics, trade, and geopolitics, providing valuable perspectives on the historic encounter.
Heine’s Insight: APEP Summit Impact
In a recent interview, Professor Heine commended the APEP Leaders’ Summit, emphasizing the need for sustainable infrastructure in Latin America. Reflecting on President Biden’s focus, Heine expressed optimism about APEP’s potential impact on inter-American relations.
Heine’s Perspective: Uruguay’s Diplomatic Turn
In the Wall Street Journal, Professor Heine highlighted the shift as Uruguay, once seeking a U.S. deal, turned to China. Despite stability, the U.S. missed opportunities, prompting a crucial reevaluation of its strategy in the region.
Heine Unveils Developments in Gaza
In his piece for The Conversation, Professor Heine examines the UN’s “humanitarian truce” resolution on the Gaza conflict, exposing the stark division in voting. With 120 countries in support and 14, including the U.S. and some EU members against, Heine asserts the Global South’s influential criticism of Western support for Israel, marking 2023 as a pivotal year for this assertiveness.
Heine on Diplomatic Gaps in Latin America
In a recent Miami Herald article, “Diplomatic Gaps in Latin America,” Professor Heine discussed the repercussions of prolonged ambassador vacancies in key Latin American nations, including Guatemala, Haiti, Colombia, and Peru. The absence of confirmed ambassadors created diplomatic challenges, potentially signaling U.S. neglect in the region and impeding the pursuit of national interests. Both the administration and the Senate shared responsibility for these delays, affecting bilateral relations.
Heine Analyzes Wang Yi’s U.S. Visit
Professor Heine provided expert analysis on CGTN Europe, emphasizing the significance of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to the U.S. amid global complexities and the importance of dialogue and cooperation to address pressing challenges.
Heine on Chile’s Diplomatic Dexterity: Boric’s Dual Visits
Professor Heine highlighted the diplomatic significance of President Gabriel Boric’s visit to Washington, D.C., in his recent column for La Tercera. The visit coincides with the bicentennial of Chile-U.S. diplomatic relations and underscores Chile’s ability to balance its interests in a turbulent world. The column emphasizes Chile’s commitment to prioritizing its national interests and maximizing its negotiation and influence capabilities.
China-Colombia Relations: Heine’s Insights
Professor Heine shared valuable insights on the multifaceted China-Colombia relationship. His discussion, as part of CGTN’s “The Heat,” shed light on trade, investment, and tourism, highlighting Colombia’s efforts to diversify its exports and strengthen ties with China. Heine emphasized the growing cooperation between Chile and China as an illustrative example of Latin American countries seeking mutually beneficial partnerships.
China’s Strategy in Latin America? Heine Expounds in New Interview
On October 25, 2023, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Interim Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, detailed the rise of China as a fundamental trade partner for emerging markets and developing economies in Latin America on…
Chile’s BRI Odyssey: Insights by Heine
In his China Daily News column, Professor Heine explored Chile’s significant role in the Belt and Road Initiative. Chile’s involvement, marked by President Boric’s participation, made history as the only Latin American country to engage at the presidential level in all three such forums.