Heine on Chile’s Political Turn: A Historic Rightward Shift and Its Economic Stakes
In a featured Q&A titled What Will a New Right-Wing Gov’t Mean for Chile? in part of the Latin America Advisor, Jorge Heine, former Chilean cabinet minister and professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, characterizes José Antonio Kast’s decisive presidential victory as a historic turning point in Chilean politics. Kast won more…
Heine on Chile’s Rightward Turn and the Risks of Choosing Sides
In a reflection for Responsible Statecraft titled Trump shouldn’t overplay his hand with Chile’s new president, Ambassador Jorge Heine examines the regional and international implications of José Antonio Kast’s election as Chile’s next president. He argues that while his victory aligns neatly with the Trump administration’s hemispheric agenda, it presents significant challenges for Chile’s long-standing foreign policy…