Heine: Evaluate China’s Impact, Embrace Green Energy

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, recently participated in a Voice of America forum where China’s industrial overproduction and its impact on other countries were discussed, including recent tariffs imposed…

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Deglobalization and China-Latin America Relations: Heine on The Heat.

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, recently appeared on CGTN: America’s The Heat to discuss how China’s evolving foreign policy strategy will shape international affairs. Heine first discussed interconnectivity in global affairs,…

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Heine’s Appeal for an International Intervention in Haiti

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, recently penned an op-ed entitled, “Dithering While Haiti Burns,” for Project Syndicate where he discussed Haiti, plagued by famine and gang warfare, and its steady disintegration…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Infrastructure Diplomacy: Heine’s Perspective

In his compelling Financial Times response, Ambassador Jorge Heine scrutinizes the quandary faced by Latin America amidst US-China infrastructure rivalry. Questioning the necessity of slowing development due to geopolitical concerns, Heine delves into the intricate balance between economic progress, international competitiveness, and navigating great power dynamics in the region.

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Heine’s Insights on China’s Latin American Influence

Professor Heine was interviewed by Newsweek where he highlighted China’s expanding influence in Latin America, particularly through projects like Chancay port. He emphasized the region’s delicate balance in maintaining relations with both the United States and China, while noting that China hasn’t replaced the historic U.S. sphere of influence in South America.

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Heine Explores Rise of Far-Right Candidate in Argentina

On September 26, 2023, Amb. 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, analyzed the surge in popularity of far-right libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei in a Q&A featured in Latin America Advisor,…

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Heine Discusses Chinese Investment in Latin America

On September 8, 2023, Amb. 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 shared his insights on the state of Chinese investment in Latin America. His commentary was featured in the Latin America…

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Heine Examines Impacts of Belt and Road Initiative

On September 8, 2023, 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, discussed on The Heat, a subsect of China Global Television Network (CGTN) the impacts and implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on…

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Heine Explores the Americas’ Response to Haitian Crisis

On August 24, 2023, Amb. 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, published an op-ed in La Tercera, a leading Chilean publication, on the current humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Heine expressed frustration at the lack…

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Heine Ponders Argentinian Application to Join BRICS

On August 23, 2023, Amb. 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 quoted in a South China Morning Post article on the fruitfulness of Argentina’s bid to join the coalition of emerging economies…

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