A New Constitution in Chile: What If It’s a Brexit?
Britain’s EU exit has already left a mark. And the April plebiscite on a new Constitution will be decisive for Chile. While both contexts differ,...
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The Foreign Policy Casualties of Chile’s Crisis ‘Management’
As the social uprising gathered steam, political elites alleged foreign interference. To bolster the claim, a Big Data report emerged out of nowhere, but only...
Chilean Foreign Policy: Shattered and Resurrected
Sebastián Piñera’s ambition has always trumped his ability. That was okay previously. But the social crisis rendered personal and institutional shortcomings unsustainable, so re-founding the...
The Foreign-Policy Meaning of Walmart’s Lawsuits
Walmart has launched no less than six lawsuits against the Chilean state. The multi-billion dollar family business demands more police protection under a legal instrument...
Piñera’s Green-Speeching
NEW YORK – Speaking to a global audience at the UN general assembly earlier this week, President Sebastián Piñera brandished his centrist credentials. His speech...
Between a Rock and a Hard Right
While the Amazon is burning, Brazil’s political leaders indulge in grandstanding. For these machos, annihilating the rainforest equals strength. And although their Chilean counterparts abhor...
The US-China Trade War Comes with a Convenience
With the US trade war against China intensifying, Chile’s economic leaders have reason to worry. But politically the trade war is not only bad news....
Coming Home: Teodoro Ribera As Minister of Foreign Affairs
Who is Teodoro Ribera, the new Foreign Affairs minister and what can Chile expect from him?...
The Fall Of Roberto Ampuero As Foreign Affairs Minister
SANTIAGO – President Piñera reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday. While some ministers just have to move desks, four others were given the boot. In the latter...
TPP11 Will Return, So Here Are 9 Points To Consider
Lawmakers shelved the TPP11 (or CPTPP) until June at least. After heated debate in Congress, they parked the deal in a commission. Once thought a...