Heine Publishes Article on Summit of Americas and Active Non-Alignment
While the most mentioned country – Cuba – was not present at the Summit of the Americas, another country, present in everyone’s mind, was passed over in silence – China. What is this a symptom of? Ambassador Heine explains.
Eckstein Publishes “Cuban Privilege: The Making of Immigrant Inequality in America“
For over half a century, the United States granted Cubans, one of the largest immigrant groups in the country, unique entitlements. In her latest book, Professor Eckstein discloses the racial and political biases embedded within U.S. immigration policy.
Heine Interviewed on U.S. Diplomatic Standing with Latin America
Ambassador Heine breaks down the diplomatic shortcomings of the Summit of the Americas, Latin America’s increased engagement with China, as well as the shifting political tides in the region.
Heine Argues for Change in U.S. Policy Towards Latin America
“The fact that a mere 23 leaders showed up…for the IX Summit of the Americas, whereas 34 attended the 2015 summit in Panama, is the best indicator of the failure of the Biden administration’s policy towards Latin America.”
Heine Discusses Summit of the Americas on “CGTN“
While Ambassador Heine is still hopeful that something can come of the Summit, he argued that the Biden administration’s failure to drastically change its policy approach to the region from that of former President Donald Trump has compromised inter-American relations.
Heine Comments on the Summit of the Americas and War in Ukraine
Ambassador Heine spoke at great length about the Biden administration’s ill-advised decision to exclude certain Latin American countries from the Summit of the Americas, a pity considering the continent has been “the epicenter of the pandemic” suffering great human and economic casualties.
Heine Comments on Summit of the Americas & U.S.-Latin American Relations
While he had hoped for more from President Joe Biden in regards to Latin America, Ambassador Heine describes his approach to the region as “Trump-lite,” where the “rhetoric has been toned down, but the policies have continued very much along the same lines.”
Heine Interviewed on IX Summit of the Americas
During his interview, Ambassador Heine elaborates on some of the key items on the Summit’s agenda and on the fallout of so many heads of state and government from the hemisphere skipping the meeting.
Ye Discusses Impact of China’s Global Security Initiative
“China does not yet have the power or the prestige to bring together a solid group of nations, regionally or globally. The new initiative will probably not change that.”
Heine Quoted on China’s Influence & U.S. Shortcomings in Latin America
“In Latin America, people want to have better relations with the United States, but their main concern is development, and on that front, China is delivering.”
Heine Discusses Changing U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
Until now, the U.S. strategy towards Latin America has basically followed that of the previous administration, so Ambassador Heine argues that the sanctions announcement is a step in the right direction.
Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece
In his new role, Tsafos will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Heine Interviewed on Election of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Ambassador Heine explains the effects Marcos’ presidency will have on the ASEAN, the Indo-Pacific, and Manila’s relations with Washington D.C. and Beijing.
“Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica” Reviews Heine’s “Active Non-Alignment and Latin America“
“‘Active non-alignment and Latin America: a Doctrine for the New Century’ is a book whose doctrine is essential to understand and reassess the position of Latin America in the international environment and with a multilateral perspective.”
Heine Discusses Need for New Non-Alignment Movement
A vocal proponent of creating what he calls “Non-Aligned 2.0,” Ambassador Heine discussed his proposed strategy of active non-alignment, what brought about the need for such a strategy, and the importance of regional collaboration in making it a reality.
CLAS Hosts Lecture by Juan Carlos Pinzón, Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S.
In commemoration of the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the U.S., Ambassador Pinzón spoke about the history of the countries’ binational relationship, their partnership, and the political challenges that both countries face.
Min Explores Evolving Chinese-Russian Relationship
According to Professor Ye, China and Russia’s partnership is a declaration of joint counterbalancing on the global stage and an explicit commitment to support each other’s security concerns.
Heine Discusses New Journal Issue on Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific
In his article in the latest issue of the journal “Pensamiento Propio,” Ambassador Heine discusses the global shift in attention towards the Indo-Pacific in recent years, with new security agreements such as AUKUS focussing attention on the region.
Diplomats and IR Experts Discuss Prospect of a Second Cold War
During the “Beyond the Headlines” event, David Malone – Rector of UN University and Under-Secretary-General of the UN – Professor Min Ye, and Ambassador Jorge Heine discuss UN Security Council structure, expansion, and reform as well as what factors might lead to a second Cold War.
Heine Discusses Biden-Xi Call on War in Ukraine
In his comments, Ambassador Heine speculates on whether China could mediate in Ukraine.