In Latin America, the U.S. Should Put Democratic Partnerships Front and Center

To advance democracy in the region, Washington should cultivate its relationships with regional democratic stalwarts, like Costa Rica.

Publication Type: Analysis and Commentary

One of the most sage and skilled diplomats of the last century, the late Secretary of State George Shultz, used the analogy of a “garden” to describe the essential work of quiet statecraft. A healthy garden needs constant care and tending, he would say, as validation of the importance of sitting down with friends on a regular basis to discuss trends and developments in the absence of crisis flashpoints. This is exactly the type of approach […]

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