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Foreign Policy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues.

Transnational Drug Enterprises: Threats to Global Stability and U.S. National Security

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the House Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Vanda-Felbab Brown discussed illicit economies, organized crime, and their impact on U.S. and global security. Felbab-Brown concluded by offering recommendations for counternarcotics strategies as well as other measures local and foreign governments can take to address the issues.

President Obama in Mexico

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Vanda Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm to discuss President Obama's meeting in Guadalajara with leaders of Canada and Mexico on issues of mutual concern including escalating drug violence in Mexico, immigration and the economy.

The Global Economic Crisis and Mexico: Challenges for Recovery

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the "Global Economic Crisis" study series, Martinez- Diaz spoke at the Center for National as part of a discussion focused on the impact of the global economic crisis on stability in Mexico and what that means for the United States. He outlined five crucial economic challenges facing the country that its leadership must address in order to stimulate a full and sustainable recovery.

The Merida Initiative and Central America

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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May 26, 2009, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On May 26, the Latin America Initiative at Brookings and the Washington Office for Latin America hosted a discussion on the Central American component of the Merida Initiative, a 3-year program that provides funding for a wide-range of drug interdiction, prevention and intervention activities throughout Mexico, Central America and select Caribbean countries.

Weak States and Strong Troublemakers

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Vanda Felbab-Brown discussed the threats posed by strengthening drug cartels in Mexico, weakening central governments in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as transnational security threats to the U.S.

Obama off to Good Start in Latin America

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Abe Lowenthal writes that among the important accomplishments by President Obama in his first 100 days has been a major step forward in U.S. relations with our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. Lowenthal outlines policies the United States should pursue in the Americas and reminds the administration to keep it simple in the region.

The G-20 Statement: Implications for Latin America

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Economic conditions in emerging and developing countries are rapidly deteriorating and many are unable to implement recommended fiscal stimulus plans. Following the G-20 London Summit, Mauricio Cárdenas discusses the implications for Latin America and how multilateral development banks will play a role in economic recovery.

The Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:30:00 GMT

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April 01, 2009, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

On April 1, Brookings hosted a panel discussion on the upcoming Summit of the Americas and the recently released book, The Obama Administration and the Americas: Agenda for Change (Brookings Institution Press, 2009), edited by Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Abraham F. Lowenthal, Brookings Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of Foreign Policy Theodore J. Piccone and University of Oxford Fellow Laurence Whitehead.

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.

The Limits to Fiscal Stimulus in Latin America and the Caribbean

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite calls for all countries to pursue stimulus efforts, not all countries are capable of enacting fiscal stimulus plans to foster economic growth during the global financial crisis. Mauricio Cárdenas and Julia Guerreiro discuss the current status of Latin American countries and consider the magnitude of fiscal stimulus efforts already underway.

The Scouting Report: Mexico's Economy

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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March 11, 2009, 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM

Traditionally, according to economists, when the U.S. economy catches a cold, the Mexican economy catches pneumonia. Brookings expert Leonardo Martinez-Diaz and Senior Politico Editor Fred Barbash examined the problems plaguing the Mexican economy and potential policy solutions in an onlin chat.

The Violent Drug Market in Mexico and Lessons from Colombia

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Drug-related violence and the breakdown in security in Mexico have escalated to extraordinary levels over the past two years. Vanda Felbab-Brown examines this growing threat to civil society in Mexico, the spillover of crime into the U.S., how the situation compares to similar struggles in Colombia, and offers recommendations for a new strategy in the region.

Mexico’s Economy: Preparing for a Tough Year

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico’s economy is facing a difficult year ahead as the global financial crisis deepens and the U.S. economy contracts further. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz offers recommendations to policymakers on how to address some of the immediate challenges and discusses the current state of the Mexican economy.

Drug Wars in Mexico

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico's Attorney General says his country does not need help in its fight against drug cartels. But some including Vanda Felbab-Brown see the increased violence as a national security threat to U.S. Felbab-Brown joined Diane Rehm and guests to discuss drug violence in Mexico and how it is affecting its northern neighbor.

Only the U.S. Can Win War on Drugs

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andrés Rozental and Stanley Weiss examine Mexico's difficult fight against drug cartels and how the continued high number of Americans using illicit drugs is helping push Mexico toward the brink. As Mexico fights its war on supply, Rozental and Weiss argue the U.S. must fulfill its responsibility to curb the war on demand while also considering gradual legalization of some substances.

Latin America's Economic Outlook for 2009: No Time for Optimism

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What is the forecast for Latin American economies in 2009? Brookings Fellow Mauricio Cardenas and Arturo Galindo of the Inter-American Development Bank explain why the Latin America economic outlook for 2009 does not appear particularly grim—and even offers the prospect of limited but continued growth—despite the sharp recession in the U.S., a key influencer on the region's economic growth patterns.

What the G-20 Wants

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to respond to the international financial crisis. The Managing Global Insecurity project and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a special online forum of global perspectives on the summit. The result is an intriguing glimpse into pivotal issues that will continue to dominate discussions about the crisis.

Latin America: Coming of Age

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Apart from the new pressures of the global financial crisis, the countries of Latin America are enjoying a period of economic growth, prosperity, and stable democracies. Yet these countries are also experiencing a great demographic change that will place more demand on their economies and governments. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz explains what these trends will mean for the region.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

Can Latin American Economies Deflect the Financial Crisis?

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. financial crisis has profound implications for emerging markets given the integrated and global nature of today’s economy. Mauricio Cardenas, director of Brookings’s Latin America Initiative, examines the likely impact on Latin American economies and discusses how they might deflect some of the aftershocks from the U.S. economic crisis.

Spotlight on Mexico: Sustained Economic Growth and Development Through Good Governance

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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June 03, 2008, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

On June 3, the Transparency and Accountability Project convened two policy roundtables focused on ongoing efforts to improve competitiveness and facilitate access to information in Mexico. It was an opportunity for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss these issues and debate possible interventions that could be made at the domestic and international level to help catalyze these reforms.

Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes : Social Policy, Informality, and Economic Growth in Mexico

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This book argues that incoherent social programs significantly contribute to Mexico's state of affairs and it suggests reforms to improve the situation.

Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes: Social Policy, Informality and Economic Growth in Mexico

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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May 13, 2008, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

The Wolfensohn Center for Development hosted a discussion with Santiago Levy, nonresident senior fellow and former deputy minister of finance of Mexico, about his new book, which recommends that in order to help bring Mexico’s poor out of poverty the country’s social programs should be improved to increase productivity, workers’ wages, and overall economic growth.

A Dialogue: Engaging the Latin American World

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In October and November of 2007, Brookings Scholars Michael O'Hanlon, Diana Negroponte and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz had an e-mail exchange with prominent Latin American scholars with a variety of perspectives to discuss the issues facing Latin America.

Ambassador Andrés Rozental of Mexico Joins Brookings

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:07:37 GMT

News Release (4/25/07)

Santiago Levy, Architect of Mexican Anti-Poverty Program, Joins Brookings

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:07:39 GMT

News Release (1/11/07)

Mexico's Economic Challenges

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Reviewing President Felipe Calderon's report to Mexico's Congress, Leonardo Martinez-Diaz argues that Calderon's ambitious plans to reform his nation's economy will come to little unless his government can deliver on tax reform.

Progress Against Poverty: Sustaining Mexico's Progresa-Oportunidades Program

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

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January 08, 2007, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

The Wolfensohn Center for Development hosted a discussion with Santiago Levy, former Mexican Deputy Minister of Finance, about his book Progress Against Poverty. Levy analyzed the factors contributing to the success of the program and the challenges in further implementation.

Progress Against Poverty : Sustaining Mexico's Progresa-Oportunidades Program

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Santiago Levy—the main architect of Progresa-Oportunidades—offers his unique perspective on the development of the program, the reasons for its success, the challenges it faces, and its applicability in other nations.

Internal Displacement in the Americas

Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:00:00 GMT

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February 18, 2004, 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM
February 20, 2004, 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM

There are an estimated 3.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Americas, the majority in Colombia. Most IDPs in the Americas are in need of humanitarian aid, protection and support for reintegration. The first regional seminar on internal displacement in the Americas was held in Mexico City on 18-20 February 2004, hosted by the Government of Mexico and co-sponsored by the Brookings-SAIS Project and the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Internally Displaced Persons.

Dilemmas of Political Change in Mexico

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The seventeen contributors to this volume assess Mexicos political dynamics at the turn of the century and the many pending challenges in the construction of a more fully democratic political order.

Enchilada Lite: A Post-9/11 Mexican Migration Agreement

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Robert Leiken, Nonresident Senior Fellow, the Brookings Institution, with the Center for Immigration Studies, March 2002

Internal Displacement in the Americas: Some Distinctive Features

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The Americas today account for only some ten percent of the world's internally displaced persons —two to two and one half million of a total of twenty to twenty-five million— yet the continent has experienced some of the worst cases of displacement as well as some of the most successful remedial efforts. Whether in Central America or Peru in the 1980s and early 1990s, or today in Colombia, internal displacement in the Americas has pronounced features that distinguish it from other parts of the world.

A New Mexican Revolution

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A New Mexican Revolution, February 15, 2001, Robert Leiken, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Open U.S.-Mexican Border

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Open U.S.-Mexican border, Opinion in The Baltimore Sun, July 28, 2000, by Gregory Michaelidis, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Clinton's Trip to Mexico

Tue, 09 Feb 1999 10:00:00 GMT

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February 09, 1999 at 10:00 AM

Productivity Growth in Mexico

Wed, 15 Jul 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Barry P. Bosworth reviews Mexico’s economic growth experience within the confines of a simple growth-accounting framework, to put that performance in an international context, and to investigate some of the hypotheses that have been advanced to explain the low return to date from the reform program.

Coming Together? : Mexico-U.S. Relations

Thu, 22 May 1997 00:00:00 GMT

In this book, scholars from the United States and Mexico examine the major elements of the bilateral relationship. The economic dimension is highlighted in two papers that focus on the effects of NAFTA on trade and financial transactions. The politic

The Decline in Mexican Saving: A Cost of Reform?

Fri, 10 May 1996 00:00:00 GMT

Barry P. Bosworth examines the behavior of the Mexican saving rate in the years after 1987 and to evaluate several hypotheses that have been put forth to account for its decline.

Mexico: The Slippery Road to Stability

Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review, Spring 1996

The Mexican Peso Crisis: The Foreseeable and the Surprise

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Discussion Papers in International Economics