Jonathan Pearl argues that in the Russia-Venezuela nuclear deal, the United States must be wary of Venezuela's relationship with Iran.
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Joel Hirst discusses the implications of Venezuela's national assembly elections.
Joel Hirst discusses Venezuela's upcoming National Assembly election.
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Shannon K. O'Neil discusses crime and violence in Venezuela.
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The financial crisis could lead the United States to turn inward and ignore challengers such as Vladimir Putin and Hugo Chavez. However, in this Bloomberg op-ed, Amity Shlaes warns against this temptation and points out that foreign issues have a way of becoming immediate as well.
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Francisco R. Rodriguez, assistant professor of economics and Latin American studies at Wesleyan University, discusses Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's economic policies and argues that his social programs do not actually help the poor.
Richard Lapper, author of a new Council Special Report on U.S.-Venezuela relations and Latin America editor of the Financial Times, discusses Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's reelection.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave this statement on July 11, 2012 regarding President Obama's comments on Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave this statement on July 5, 2012, on the 201st anniversary of Venezuela's independence.
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This report was prepared for members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in preparation for their fact-finding mission to Ecuador and Colombia from March 18-19, 2008, in response to the FARC raid weeks prior.
The 1999 constitution, also called the "Bolivarian Constitution," was the first in Venezuela to be approved by popular referendum, replacing the 1961 constitution.
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Richard Lapper, Latin American editor of the Financial Times, discusses what to expect from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in his next term.
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What is the effect of U.S. domestic political gridlock on international relations?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The Power Surge
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More
