Jorge Heine on Peru, Indonesia, and the Rise of South–South Trade
In an analysis for the Latin America Advisor, a daily publication of the Inter-American Dialogue, published August 25, 2025, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean Ambassador to China, examined the growing importance of South–South cooperation through the lens of the new Peru–Indonesia trade agreement….
Heine Comments on Peru-Indonesia Trade Ties
For a Q&A feature in Latin American Advisor, Ambassador Jorge Heine shared his thoughts on Peru and Indonesia’s recent trade agreement.
Heine on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Reboot the Monroe Doctrine
Professor Heine was recently quoted in a news report discussing the Trump administration’s plans to revive the famous Monroe Doctrine to bolster control over the Americas.
Najam Discusses Vatican’s Climate Activism Under the New Pope
Prof. Najam talks about Pope Francis’s climate advocacy and how Pope Leo is expected to embody it in a BBC podcast.
Heine on China’s Visa-Free Access for South American Countries
In a recent news article, Prof. Heine shared his thoughts on China offering visa-free access to five South American countries.
Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador, Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture
Ecuador President Jamil Mahuad Delivers the 2025 Janetos Lecture titled “Trump 2.0 and Latin America.”
Hare Coedits Handbook of Diplomatic Reform and Innovation; Pardee Colleagues Contribute Chapters
Diplomacy is now a neglected global issue; this text seeks to not only identify current problems diplomacy is facing but also identify some practical options for reform and innovation.
Pardee School Faculty Explore Trends in Global Democracy and Democratic Decline
In recent years, global patterns have emerged that threaten to undermine democracy – election denialism, the emergence of nationalist regimes, and the removal of democratically elected governments to name a few. A panel of Pardee School professors commented on these trends in their regions of study as well as the implications for global democracy.
Heine Comments on Castillo’s Prioritization of China-Peru Relations
Ambassador Heine comments that the new Peruvian government’s early consultations with China are not an expression of ideological affinity, but of pragmatism, as China is Peru ‘s main trading partner and a major source of FDI.
Heine Comments on Prospect of Latin American Liberal Shift
Ambassador Heine argues that Latin America is witnessing the end of a political cycle that has reigned the past few years and is now looking for leaders who will respond to the needs of the people and lead the COVID-19 recovery effort.
Palmer in La Razon on Peru’s Political Turmoil
Prof. David Scott Palmer discusses the unexpected failure of the effort to impeach Peru’s president Pedro Pablo Kuzcynski.
Palmer Publishes Journal Articles on Shining Path
Prof. David Scott Palmer also recently traveled to Peru and Ecuador as a Smithsonian Expert.
Gallagher on CCTV on China and Peru
Prof. Kevin Gallagher was recently interviewed on the economic relations between China and Peru.
Palmer in LAT: Challenges Facing Peruvian Presidential Candidate
Prof. Palmer discussed the challenges facing candidate Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s upcoming presidential elections.
Gallagher in LA Times: China’s Role in Peru
Gallagher says China served as a new growth pole in Latin America.