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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Heine Comments on CODEL Visit to Latin America

On August 11, 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 POLITICO article on the congressional delegation (CODEL) of progressives visiting Latin America in the second week of August. The CODEL…

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Gallagher and Heine Discuss Economic Policy in Joint Op-Ed

On August 9, 2023, Kevin P. Gallagher, Professor of Global Development and Director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, and 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…

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Heine on Chile on the EU-Latin America Summit

On July 16, 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, wrote an article for La Tercera, titled “Columna de Jorge Heine: Chile en la cumbre UE-América Latina,” or “Jorge Heine’s Column: Chile on…

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Nolan Reviews Books on Forensic Anthropology in Latin America

Rachel Nolan, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, recently wrote a book review for two books on forensic anthropology in Latin America that was published in the London Review of Books. The article reviewed Still Life with Bones: Genocide, Forensics and What Remains, by Alexa Hagerty,…

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Heine Interviewed on China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America

On May 23, 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, joined The Heat, CGTN America’s prime time talk show, for an interview on their segment “Ten Years of the Belt and Road…

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