Brookings: Experts - Ted Piccone

The United Nations Denounces the U.S. Embargo on Cuba … Again

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the 18th year in a row, the United Nations General Assembly unequivocally calls for the end of the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Ted Piccone examines the long-running dispute between the international community and the United States and offers suggestions for the future of U.S.-Cuba relations.

Crossroads on Cuba: Will Democracy or Sovereignty Prevail?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone writes that the future of the Organization of American States (OAS) depends on how it manages the readmission of Cuba to the regional organization. Piccone urges member states not to depart from the organization’s core democratic and human rights principles.

Will Obama Retreat on Democracy in Latin America?

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the Summit of the Americas draws near, Ted Piccone analyzes Obama's debut before the hemisphere’s main gathering of democratically elected leaders and discusses what should come from the meeting. Piccone believes Obama should lead by example by implementing human rights reforms at home and by reminding colleagues they share a responsibility to follow universal democratic standards.

The Fifth Summit of the Americas: Recommendations for Action

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders of the Western Hemisphere gathered in Trinidad and Tobago on April 17-19, 2009 for the fifth Summit of the Americas. In a series of commentary articles focused on the summit's agenda and key challenges, Brookings experts discuss critical economic, social, energy and climate change issues facing the leaders attending the summit and propose recommendations for policy action.

The Summit of the Americas and Democracy

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:57:55 GMT

In previewing the fifth Summit of the Americas, Ted Piccone notes that popular support for democracy and good governance is widespread in Latin America and that the United States has an opportunity to fix its approach to democracy assistance.

The Obama Administration and the Americas : Agenda for Change

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration inherits a daunting set of domestic and international policy challenges. The Obama Administration and the Americas, however, argues that the new administration should focus early and strategically on Latin America.

Despierta, América

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone writes that it is time for the United States, including the national security establishment, to close the gap between ends and means, in this review of Andre Bacevich’s latest book, The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism. (Spanish)

Democracies: In a League of their Own?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone outlines several versions of the League of Democracies concept that has reemerged during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Though it finds support in both conservative and liberal circles, Piccone argues that the current framework will not succeed in today’s political environment. However, Piccone believes democracy promotion should remain a top priority for the next administration, and he offers recommendations for strengthening multilateral approaches.

Score One for the NGOs

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone explores the Nigerian presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council and recent U.S. reluctance to work with international organizations. In this piece for washingtonpost.com's Think Tank Town, Piccone argues that recent events prove "how much NGOs can achieve by persuading democratic countries in the developing world to stand up for human rights."

A League of Democracies: Doomed to Fail?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone and Morton Halperin believe John McCain's proposal to create a League of Democracies is doomed to fail, partly because it revives a Cold War mentality pitting the "good guys against the bad." A better scenario, they argue, would be to reinvigorate the Community of Democracies around issues like economic incentives for developing democracies and confronting terrorism.

Bolivar's Ghosts in Latin America

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone discusses whether Latin America is the home of free-market democracy or the bastion of populist autocracy. Piccone argues that it is both, and many things in between. To further understand and deal with these issues, he believes that Washington needs to develop new policies toward the region.

Talking Sense: Guidelines for International Democracy Promotion

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this chapter from Democratic Responses to Terrorism (Routledge, 2007), Ted Piccone writes about democracy promotion as a goal of U.S. foreign policy, with a primary focus on the Islamic world. Piccone addresses and clarifies some assumptions about democracy promotion and offers guidelines for the future.