Politics
Lula rewrites Brazil’s geopolitical playbook
Amid the ongoing trade war and shifting global order, Brazil is stepping up its efforts to establish its leadership in Latin America and to forge new strategic alliances with countries in Asia — namely, China, Japan and Vietnam. Academic Antonio C. Hsiang discusses Brazil’s diplomatic strategy.
Antonio C. Hsiang
10 Jun 2025
Politics
Milei’s China promise: When will the visit happen?
Argentinian President Javier Milei has shown that he is prepared to deal with China on friendly terms, even as it aligns with the US, and has said that he will visit China soon. Academic Antonio C. Hsiang takes a look at what this means for Argentina-China relations.
Antonio C. Hsiang
12 Feb 2025
Politics
Is Javier Milei the impudent ingrate in China-Argentina relations?
With Argentine President Javier Milei seemingly determined to keep a distance from China, academic Antonio C. Hsiang takes a look at Milei's strategies and how his moves are likely to affect Argentina-China relations, as well as its global relations.
Antonio C. Hsiang
02 Apr 2024
Politics
Kissinger's controversial legacy in Latin America
Academic Antonio Hsiang examines the evidence and concludes that Henry Kissinger probably knew more of what was going on in Latin America - specifically Chile - than he let on. Seen in that light, some may surmise that the former US secretary of state was just as culpable as former Chilean President Augusto Pinochet.
Antonio C. Hsiang
19 Dec 2023
Politics
Will Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei side the 'free world' and avoid China?
Academic Antonio C. Hsiang notes that Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei will be facing several challenges once he assumes office. From carrying out transitional justice to managing economic ties with the Mercosur countries and China, Milei will have his work cut out for him.
Antonio C. Hsiang
06 Dec 2023