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.
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.”
Hare Quoted on Ukraine War’s Impact on Cuba
“Cuba will be seen as complicit in Putin’s attempt to redraw the map of Europe and upend the world order.”
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed on IMF Surcharges
“The IMF should suspend these surcharges to help countries recover from the virus, and to give the IMF the incentive to rethink its broken business model.”
GDP Featured in Multiple Publications
The Global Development Policy (GDP) Center at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Gloabl Studies was featured in three recent articles in The Economist, Financial Times, and Panda Paw Dragon Claw discussing China’s international infrastructure investments as well as its “Belt and Road Initiative,” or BRI. In an article published on June 4, 2020, The Economist discuses the BRI – China’s…
GDP Center Featured in The Economist & Other Publications
The Pardee School’s Global Development Policy Center was cited in a number of recent publications discussing China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”
Gallagher Authors FT Alphaville Op-Ed on Argentina’s Debt Crisis
Prof. Kevin Gallagher argues that the new government of Argentina and its creditors must work together during the coronavirus crisis.
Gallagher Co-Authors FT OpEd on COVID-19 and IMF
Prof. Kevin Gallagher argues that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should use its Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to boost inter-sovereign liquidity during the coronavirus crisis.
Hare in Financial Times on Russia Renewed Links with Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare interviewed by the Financial Times on Russia’s renewed links with Cuba
Gallagher in FT on Tying Finance to Behavioral Standards
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher discusses whether developing countries should accept funding from China.
Gallagher in FT on the IMF and Argentina
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher discusses the victory of Alberto Fernández in Argentina’s recent election and what this outcome means for the country’s economy.
Gallagher Publishes OpEd in FT on New IMF Managing Director
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher discusses new Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva’s first annual meeting of the organization.
Klinger in FT on Rare Earth Elements
Prof. Julie Klinger was interviewed for an article on whether China’s near-monopoly of rare earth elements gives it leverage over the United States.
Gallagher Publishes OpEd in FT on Multilateral System Crisis
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher discusses the current crisis facing the multilateral system.
Gallagher in FT on Jim Kim’s Resignation From the World Bank
GDP Center Director Kevin Gallagher discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by Jim Kim’s resignation from the World Bank.
Gallagher Publishes Op-Ed FT on China’s Climate Leadership
GDP Center Director examines China’s emerging leadership on energy and climate change.
Woldemariam in FT on Reforms in Ethiopia
Prof. Michael Woldemariam discusses Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s promises for democratic reform despite a recent crackdown by government security forces.
Hare in FT on Entrepreneurship in Cuba
Amb. Paul Hare discusses private entrepreneurship in Cuba in Financial Times.
Gallagher in FT on China’s Overseas Development
Prof. Kevin Gallagher wrote a recent letter to the editor of Financial Times on risk and reward in China’s overseas development plan.
Hare in FT on Cuba-Venezuela Relations
Amb. Paul Hare discusses the current diplomatic ties between Cuba and Venezuela.