Ambassador Vesko Garčević Advocates for Voice of America Amid Shutdown
Ambassador Garčević joined a coalition of investigative journalists, civil rights activists, international relations experts, and former diplomats in voicing support for Voice of America (VOA), with particular emphasis on the VOA Serbian service. Their joint statements—titled “VOA Serbian Service 82nd Anniversary: Why the Salvation of the Beacon of Hope and Truth Is Important? (Why Should…
Argentina’s BRICS Rejection: Insights from Heine
Ambassador Jorge Heine analyzed Argentina’s decision to decline BRICS membership, emphasizing the nation’s reliance on the Chinese market. He highlighted the challenges of distancing from a vital trading partner, noting, “Keeping a distance is always a tough battle.”
Heine Offers Insights into Nearshoring of Industries from Asia to Latin America
Ambassador Heine argues that while there are certain countries, like Mexico and Colombia, that are well positioned to take advantage of that possibility, for others it will take a major effort to attract industries and to offer the right conditions for them to stay.
Heine Offers Insight into Competition for Influence in Latin America
Ambassador Heine’s remarks echo the main thesis of his latest book, in which he argues that steering clear of siding with either the U.S. or China and focusing strictly on Latin America’s own interests is the best strategy for the future.
Heine Discusses Shift in Chinese Lending Strategy in Latin America
No new state-to-state loans have been issued from China to Latin America over the past two years. Ambassador Heine offers his thoughts on why China’s strategy has shifted.
Heine Offers Insights Into China’s Lending Strategy in Latin America
China has been burned on FDI in Latin America, but Ambassador Heine argues that a reason for China’s reoriented lending strategy in the region could be that the country is going to concentrate more on development and internal investment in the coming years.
Garčević Co-Authors Letter Calling for Increased U.S. Engagement with Western Balkans
“The U.S. can make a positive change with its involvement…The secretary of State should visit our region to demonstrate that we’re on the U.S. map.”
Heine Discusses Foreign Investments in Latin America
Ambassador Heine discusses China’s rise as a top source of foreign capital in Latin America and whether this may tilt favor away from the U.S. and other trade partners.
Heine Quoted in Article on Digital Economic Partnership Agreement
“For issues related to e-commerce, e-invoicing and data location, it is critical to find common ground and common rules, and the DEPA aims to achieve that.”
Najam Interviewed by VOA Radio on Trump Impeachment
“The real ‘trial’ of what happened on January 6 will continue in the public imagination for a long time to come.”
Garčević Interviewed on Incoming Biden Administration
The incoming Biden administration will face many challenges in the coming years, but every challenge creates opportunity.
Najam Interviewed on Racism and Protests in the U.S.
Dean Adil Najam recently appeared on Voice of America Urdu Service to discuss the history of systemic racism in the U.S. and its impact on U.S. foreign relations.
Najam Interviewed on VOA Radio on Pandemic Modeling
Dean Adil Najam was interviewed by VOA radio on the policy use, limitations, and uncertainties of predictive models for pandemics.
News Profile on Adil Najam on VOA
Adil Najam was featured in a video broadcast news profile on the Voice of America (VOA) Urdu service.
Woldemariam in VoA: Cooperation in Eritrea
Michael Woldemariam lent his insight to coverage of Eritrea’s cooperation with Saudi Arabia to combat rebels in Yemen.