Student Spotlight: Josie Kalbfleisch (BA’27) Explores Language, Culture, and Community in Uruguay
When Josie Kalbfleisch (BA in International Relations ’27) set out for Montevideo, Uruguay, this summer through the University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC), she was looking for more than just a study abroad experience. Drawn by the opportunity to strengthen her Spanish skills and immerse herself in a region she had never explored before, Kalbfleisch spent…
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.
Heine’s Perspective: Uruguay’s Diplomatic Turn
In the Wall Street Journal, Professor Heine highlighted the shift as Uruguay, once seeking a U.S. deal, turned to China. Despite stability, the U.S. missed opportunities, prompting a crucial reevaluation of its strategy in the region.
Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN and Diplomatic Missions in NYC
Students received a guided tour of the UN headquarters and visited four missions and a number of dignitaries where they learned about how much these states use the potential that multilateralism offers and what they do to overcome challenges stemming from their limited resources and inbuilt perception of their secondary role in global affairs.
Hare in The Business Times on Uruguay’s Presidential Election
Amb. Paul Webster Hare discusses the centre-right National Party’s victory in Uruguay’s presidential election run-off.